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FOR  THE  USE  OF  THE  PROTESTANT  CHURCH 

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riVITED   BRETHREIV. 

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Come  before  his  Presence  with  Singing.     Psalm  c.  2. 

I  will  sing  of  thy  Power;  yea,  I  will  sing  aloud  of  tliy  Mercy.     Ps.  lix.  16. 

Let  tlie  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all  Wisdom;  teaching  and  admonishing 

one  another  in  Psalms,  and  Hymns,  and  spiritual  Songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your 

hearts  to  the  Lord.    Col.  iii.  16. 
I  will  sing  with  the  Spirit,  and  I  will  sing  with  the  Understanding  also.  1  Cor.  xiy.  1»» 


NEW  AND  REVISED  EDITION. 

PHILADELPHIA: 

PRINTED  BY  I.  ASHMEAD  &  CO. 

AND  TO  b^  HAD  AT  NO.  74  RACE  STREET,  PHILADELPHIA;  AT  NO.  14  DUTCH 
STREET,  NEW-YORK;  AND  AT  THE  BRETHREN'S  ESTABLISHMENTS,  BETH- 
LEHEM, NAZARETH,  LITIZ,  IN  PENN.;   AND  SALEM,  IN  NORTH  CAROLINA. 

1832. 


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PREFACE. 


This  collection  of  Hymns  for  the  use  of  the  Protestant 
Church  of  the  United  Brethren,  consists  partly  of  trans- 
lations from  the  German,  and  partly  of  original  English 
compositions.    The  former  are  marked  with  an  asterisk. 

An  Index  containing  the  first  Hne  of  each  verse,  and  a 
Table  of  Tunes  are  subjoined. 

For  the  sake  of  those  who  possess  the  former  edition, 
the  number  of  each  hymn  contained  therein  is  inserted 
within  the  marks  of  a  parenthesis. 

May  all  who  use  these  hymns,  delight  in,  and  experi- 
ence at  all  times,  the  blessed  effects  of  the  apostle  Paul's 
advice,  (Ephesians,  v.  18,  19,)  "Be  filled  with  the  Spirit, 
speaking  to  yourselves  in  Psalms  and  Hymns  and  spiritual 
Songs,  singing  and  making  melody,  in  your  heart  to  the 
Lord,"  yea  anticipate  already,  whilst  in  the  body,  though 
in  an  humble  and  imperfect  strain,  the  song  of  the  innu- 
merable company  of  angels,  and  the  spirits  of  just  men 
made  perfect,  (Heb.  xii.  22,  23,)  who  being  redeemed  out 
of  every  kindred  and  tongue,  and  people,  and  nation,  and 
having  washed  their  robes  and  made  them  white  in  the 


iv  PREFACE. 

blood  of  the  Lamb  (Rev.  v.  9,  and  vii.  14,)  are  singing  in 
perfect  harmony,  (Rev.  v.  12 — 14,)  "  Worthy  is  the  Lamb 
that  was  slain,  to  receive  pov^er,  and  riches,  and  wisdom, 
and  strength,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  blessing,  for  ever 
and  ever."    Amen. 


eOlVTENTS. 


THE  LITURGY. 


Page. 

Church  Litany      ----..-_-  vii 

Doxology        -------_-  xii 

Easter-Morning  Litany         -_.--.-  xiv 

Litanies  at  Baptism          --._---  xviii 

Children,  No.  1-         -        -        --        -        -        -  xviii 

No.  2         - xix 

Adults            ---___--_  xxi 

Adults  from  the  Heathen     -        -        -        -        -        -  xxiii 

The  Holy  Communion           .---__-  xxvii 

Doxologies  at  Ordinations          ------  xxviii 

Litanies  at  Burials,  No.  1-------  xxx 

No.  2, xxxiii 

SUBJECTS  OF  THE  HYMNS. 

L          The  Word  of  God 1 

n.        The  Fall  and  Corruption  of  Man,  and  his  Redemption  by 

Christ 4 

HI.       The  Incarnation  and  Birth  of  Jesus  Christ          -        -  9 

IV.  The  Name  of  Jesus,  and  his  Walk  on  Earth          -        -  19 

V.  The  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  his  Rest- 

ing in  the  Grave        -.-----33 

VI.  The  Resurrection  of  Christ  from  the  Grave         -        -  49 

VII.  The  Ascension  of  Christ;  his  Sitting  at  the  Right  Hand 

of  God,  and  interceding  for  us   -        -        -        -        -  52 

VIII.  God,  as  manifested  in  the  Creation,  Preservation  and 

Government  of  the  World          -----  56 

IX.  The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost      ...        -  63 

X.  Our  Heavenly  Father 67 

XI.  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God 69 

XII.  The  Holy  Ghost,  and  his  Gifts  and  Operations       -        -  75 

XIII.  God's  Call  of  Grace  to  the  unconverted  Sinner           -  81 

XIV.  Repentance  unto  Life    -------88 

XV.  Faith 93 

XVI.  The  Forgiveness  of  Sins       ------  99 

XVII.  The  Surrender  of  the  Heart  to  Jesus          -        -        -  105 

XVIII.  Communion  with  Christ        ------  m 

XIX.  The  Happiness  of  Children  of  God    -        -        -        -  116 

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VI 


CONTENTS. 


XX.  Gratitude  of  the  Heart  for  the  Incarnation,  Pas- 

sion and  Death  of  Christ             -        -        -  123 

XXI.  The  Love  of  Jesus 134 

XXII.  Love  to  Jesus 139 

XXIII.  Brotherly  Love  and  Union  of  Spirit            -        -  146 

XXIV.  Following  Jesus,  and  bearing  his  Reproach    -  151 

XXV.  Self-knowledge,  and  Sighing  for  Grace        -        -  156 

XXVI.  Sanctification 167 

XXVII.  Humility,  Simplicity,  and  Growth  in  Grace         -  174 

XXVIII.  Patience  under  Affliction,  and  Confidence  in  God  180 

XXIX.  Hymns  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving            -        -  191 

XXX.  Prayer  and  Supplication         .        .        -        .  202 

XXXI.  The  Christian  Church  in  general,  and  the  Breth- 

ren's Congregations  in  particular         -        -  209 

XXXII.  For  Solemn  and  Festal  Occasions        -        -        .  225 

XXXIII.  The  Servants  of  Christ           .        .        -        .  239 

XXXIV.  The  Spread  of  the  Gospel,  abroad  and  at  home  247 

XXXV.  Holy  Baptism 256 

XXXVI.  The  Holy  Communion 258 

XXXVII.  Hymns  for  different  Ages,  and  Stations  in  Life  274 

A.  For  Children 274 

B.  For  Boys 281 

C.  For  unmarried  Men             _        -        -        -  282 

D.  For  Girls 284 

E.  For  unmarried  Women       .        .        -        .  285 

F.  For  married  People        -        -        -        -  287 

G.  For  Widowers 291 

H.  For  Widows 292 

XXXVIII.  Hymns  for  various  Occasions       -        -        .        .  293 

A.  For  the  New  Year         -        -  •       -        ,  293 

B.  Morning  and  Evening  Hymns             -        -  296 

C.  Before  and  after  Meals           .        .        -  302 

D.  For  Travellers            -        -        -        -        -  303 

E.  For  the  Sick 304 

F.  Concerning  the  holy  Angels       -        -        .  305 

XXXIX.  Our  Departure  unto  the  Lord,  and  the  Resurrec- 

tion of  the  Body 307 

;^L.                 The  Last  Judgment 315 

XLI.               The  Church  Triumphant,  and  the  Glory  of  Eter- 
nal Life        ^        ......  318 


lilTlTRGY 


OF  THE 


CHURCH  OF  THE  U:N^ITED  BRETHREJV. 


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THE  CHURCH  LITANY. 

Mm.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us! 
CoiVG,  Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us! 
Mijv.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us! 
Cong.  Christ,  hear  us! 

Lord  God,  our  Father,  w^hich  art  in  heaven! 

Hallowed  he  thy  name;  thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will  he  done 
on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass 
against  us;  and  lead  us  ?iot  into  temptation;  hut  deliver  us 
from  evil  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power^  and  the 
glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen! 

Lord  God,  Son,  thou  Saviour  of  the  world! 

Be  gracious  unto  us! 
Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost! 

Ahide  with  us  for  ever! 

Cong.  Most  holy,  blessed  Trinity! 

We  praise  thee  to  eternity.  :||:  :[|: 

Thou  Lamb  once  slain,  our  God  and  Lord! 
To  needy  pray'rs  thine  ear  afford. 
And  on  us  all  have  mercy! 

From  coldness  to  thy  merits  and  death, 

From  error  and  misunderstanding, 

From  the  loss  of  our  glory  in  thee. 

From  the  unhappy  desire  of  becoming  great. 

From  self-complacency, 


viii  CHURCH  LITANY. 

From  untimely  projects, 

From  needless  perplexity, 

From  the  murdering  spirit  and  devices  of  Satan, 

From  the  influence  of  the  spirit  of  this  world, 

From  hypocrisy  and  fanaticism. 

From  the  deceitfulness  of  sin. 

From  all  sin. 

Preserve  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

By  all  the  merits  of  thy  life. 

By  thy  human  birth  and  circumcision. 

By  thy  obedience,  diligence,  and  faithfulness, 

By  thy  humility,  meekness,  and  patience. 

By  thy  extreme  poverty. 

By  thy  watching,  fasting,  and  temptations, 

By  thy  griefs  and  sorrows. 

By  thy  prayers,  and  tears. 

By  thy  having  been  despised  and  rejected. 

Bless  and  comfort  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

By  thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat. 

By  thy  bonds  and  scourgings. 

By  thy.  crown  of  thorns. 

By  thy  cross  and  passion. 

By  thy  sacred  wounds  and  precious  blood. 

By  thy  dying  words, 

By  thy  atoning  death. 

By  thy  rest  in  the  grave. 

By  thy  glorious  resurrection  and  ascension, 

By  thy  sitting  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 

By  thy  sendmg  the  Holy  Ghost, 

By  thy  prevailing  intercession. 

By  the  holy  sacraments. 

By  thy  divine  presence,  (Matth.  xxviii.  20.) 

Bless  and  comfort  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Cong.  We  humbly  pray  with  one  accord. 
Remember  us,  most  gracious  Lord! 
Think  on  thy  suff 'rings,  wounds  and  cross, 
And  how  by  death  thou  savedst  us: 
For  this  is  all  our  hope  and  plea, 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 


CHURCH  LITANY.  ix 

We  poor  sinners  pray, 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Rule  and  lead  thy  holy  christian  church; 

Increase  the  knowledge  of  the  mystery  of  Christ,  and 

diminish  misapprehensions; 
Make  the  word  of  the  cross  universal  among  those  who 

are  called  by  thy  name; 
Unite  all  the  children  of  God  in  one  spirit;    (John  xi.  52.) 
Abide  their  only  Shepherd,  High-Priest  and  Saviour; 
Send  faithful  laborers  into  thy  harvest; 
Give  spirit  and  power  to  preach  thy  word; 
Preserve  unto  us  the  word  of  reconcihation  till  the  end 

of  days, 
And  through  the  Holy  Ghost,  daily  glorify  the  merits  of 

thy  life,  sufferings  and  death; 
Prevent,  or  destroy,  all  designs  and  schemes  of  Satan,  and 

defend  us  against  his  accusation; 
For  the  sake  of  that  peace  which  we  have  with  thee, 

may  we,  as  much  as  lieth  in  us,  live  peaceably  with  all 

men;  (Rom.  xii.  18.) 

Grant  us  to  bless  them  that  curse  us,  and  to  do  good  to 

them  that  hate  us; 
Have  mercy  upon  our  slanderers  and  persecutors,  and 

lay  not  this  sin  to  their  charge;  (Acts  vii.  60.) 

Hinder  all  schisms  and  offences; 
Put  far  from  thy  people  all  deceivers  and  seducers; 
Bring  back  those  who  have  erred,  or  have  been  seduced; 
Grant  love  and  unity  to  all  our  congregations; 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Thou  Light  and  Desire  of  all  nations! 

(Mat.  iv.  16.  Hag.  ii.  7.) 
Watch  over  thy  messengers  both  by  land  and  sea; 
Prosper  the  endeavors  of  all  thy  servants  to  spread  thy 

gospel  among  heathen  nations; 
Accompany  the  word  of  their  testimony  concerning  thy 

atonement,  with  demonstration  of  the  Spirit  and  of 

power;  (1  Cor.  ii.  4.) 

Bless  our  and  all  other  christian  congregations  gathered 

from  the  Negroes,  Greenlanders,  Indians,  Hottentots, 

Esquimaux,  and  other  heathen; 


X  CHURCH  LITANY. 

Keep  them  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye;       (Deut.  xxxii.  10.) 

Have  mercy  on  thy  ancient  covenant  people; 

And  bring  all  nations  to  the  saving  knowledge  of  thee; 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

MiN.     0  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen! 
Cong.  Praise  him,  all  ye  nations! 

Give  to  thy  people  open  doors  to  preach  thy  gospel, 
and  set  them  to  thy  praise  on  earth; 

Grant  all  ministers  of  the  chmxh  soundness  of  doctrine 
and  holiness  of  life,  and  preserve  them  therein; 

Sprinkle  all  thy  servants  with  thy  blood; 

Keep  our  episcopacy  precious  before  thee; 

Help  all  elders  to  rule  well,  especially  those  who  labor  in 
the  word  and  doctrine;  (1  Tim.  v.  17.) 

That  they  may  feed  thy  church,  which  thou  hast  pur- 
chased with  thine  own  blood;  (Acts  xx.  28.) 

*  Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Watch  graciously  over  all  governments,  and  hear  our 
supplications  for  them; 

Grant  and  preserve  unto  them  thoughts  of  peace  and  con- 
cord ; 

We  beseech  thee  specially,  to  pour  down  thy  blessings  in 
a  plentiful  manner  upon  the  President  of  the  United 
States  and  the  Governors  of  the  individual  States  of  the 
Union;  upon  both  houses  of  Congress,  and  the  respec- 
tive State  Legislatures,  whenever  assembled.  Direct 
and  prosper  all  their  councils  and  undertakings  to  the 
promotion  of  thy  glory,  the  propagation  of  the  gospel, 
and  the  safety  and  welfare  of  this  country.* 


*  To  be  prayed  in  times  of  war,  directly  after  the  petitions  for  the  gene- 
ral and  state  governments. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  unto  the  President  of  the  United  States,  in  these  times 
of  danger,  thy  gracious  counsel,  that  in  all  things  he  may  approve 
himself  the  father  of  the  people. 

Be  thou  the  gracious  protector  of  these  States,  and  of  all  our  fellow- 
citizens  in  all  parts  of  the  world. 

Turn  the  hearts  of  our  enemies;  defeat  every  evil  design  against  us, 
and  continue  to  show  unto  us  thy  tender  mercy,  as  thou  hast  done 
in  days  past. 


CHURCH  LITANY.  xi 

Guide  and  protect  the  magistrates  of  the  land,  wherein  we 
dwell,  and  all  that  are  put  in  authority;  and  grant  us  to 
lead  under  them  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godli- 
ness and  honesty; 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Supply,  O  Lord,  all  the  wants  of  thy  church: 

Let  all  things  be  conducted  among  us  in  such  a  manner, 
that  we  provide  things  honest,  not  only  before  God,  but 
also  before  men;  (2  Cor.  viii.  2L) 

Bless  the  sweat  of  the  brow,  and  faithfulness  in  business; 

Let  none  entangle  himself  with  the  affairs  of  this  Hfc; 

(2  Tim.  ii.  4.) 

But  may  all  our  labor  of  body  and  mind  be  hallowed  unto 
thee; 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lard  and  God ! 

O  thou  Preserver  of  men ! 

Send  help  to  all  that  are  in  distress  or  danger; 

Strengthen  and  uphold  those  who  suffer  bonds  and  perse- 
cution for  the  sake  of  the  gospel ; 

Defend,  and  provide  for  fatherless  children,  and  widows, 
and  all  w^ho  are  desolate  and  oppressed; 

Be  the  support  of  the  aged; 

Make  the  bed  of  the  sick,  and,  in  the  midst  of  suffering, 
let  them  feel  that  thou  lovest  them;  (Ps.  xH.  3) 

And  when  thou  takest  away  men's  breath,  that  they  die, 
then  remember,  that  thou  hast  died,  not  for  our  sins 
only,  but  also  for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world ; 

(1  John  ii.  2.) 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Now  Lord,  thou  who  art  over  all,  God  blessed  for  ever! 
Be  the  Saviour  of  all  men;  *  (1  Tim.  iv.  10.) 

Cause  us  to  bow  down  before  thee,  to  confess  our  sins,  and  to  acknow- 
ledge with  contrite  hearts,  that  it  is  of  thy  mercy  that  we  are  not 
consumed; 

Stop,  in  thy  tender  mercy,  the  effusion  of  human  blood,  and  make  dis- 
cord and  wars  to  cease; 

To  this  end,  put  into  the  hearts  of  the  rulers  of  the  nations,  thoughts 
of  peace,  that  we  may  see  it  soon  established,  to  the  glory  of  thy 
name. 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God/ 


xii  CHURCH  LITANY. 

Yea,  have  mercy  on  thy  whole  creation; 
For  thou  earnest,  by  thyself  to  reconcile  all  things  unto 
God,  whether  things  in  earth,  or  things  in  heaven; 

(Col.  i.  20.) 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God  I 

Thou  Saviour  of  thy  body,  the  church!  (Eph.  v.  23.) 

Bless,  sanctify,  and  preserve  every  member  through  the 
truth;  (John  17,  19.) 

Grant  that  each,  in  every  age  and  station,  may  enjoy  the 
powerful  and  sanctifying  merits  of  thy  holy  humanity; 
and  make  us  chaste  before  thee  in  soul  and  body; 

Let  our  children  be  brought  up  in  the  nurture  and  admo- 
nition of  thee;  (Eph.  vi.  4.) 

Pour  out  thy  Holy  Spirit  on  all  thy  servants  and  hand- 
maids; (Acts  ii.  18.) 

Purify  our  souls,  in  obeying  the  truth,  through  the  Spirit, 
unto  unfeigned  love  of  the  brethren;  (1  Pet.  i.  22.) 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  the  church  trium- 
phant, and  let  us  eternally  rest  together  in  thy  presence 
from  our  labors! 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

O  Christ,  Almighty  God! 

Have  mercy  upon  us ! 

0  thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 

world. 

Own  us  to  be  thine ! 

O  thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 

world. 

Be  joyful  over  us! 

O  thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 

world, 

Leave  thy  peace  with  us ! 

MiN.    0  Christ,  Hear  us! 

Cong.  Lord,  Have  mercy  upon  us! 

Mm.    Christ,  Have  mercy  upon  us! 

Cong.  Lord,  Have  mercy  upon  us! 


XUl 


DOXOLOGY. 

To  he  used  after  the  Church  Litanv  on  solemn  occasions. 

Unto  the  Lamb  that  was  slain,  (Rev.  v.  12.) 

And  hath  redeemed  us  out  of  all  nations  of  the  earth ; 

^»  (Rev.  V.  9.) 

Unto  the  Lord  who  purchased  our  souls  for  himself; 

(Acts  XX.  28.) 

Unto  that  Friend  who  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our  si7is  i?i 
his  own  blood;  (Rev.  i.  5.) 

Who  died  for  us  once,        (Rom.  vi.  10,  IL     2  Cor.  v.  15.) 

That  we  might  die  unto  sin;  (1  Pet.  ii.  24.) 

Who  rose  for  us, 

That  we  also  might  rise;  (1  Cor.  xv.) 

Who  ascended  for  us  into  heaven. 

To  prepare  a  place  for  us;  (John  xiv.  2,  3.) 

Choir.  And  to  whom  are  subjected  the  angels,  and  pow- 
ers, and  dominions;  (1  Pet.  iii.  22.) 

To  him  be  glory  at  all  times, 

In  the  church  that  waiteth  for  him,  and  i?i  that  which  is 
aroiuid  him, 

Choir.  From  everlasting  to  everlastino^, 
Amen! 

Little  children,  abide  in  him;  that,  when  he  shall  appear, 
we  may  have  confidence,  and  not  be  ashamed  before 
him  at  his  coming.  (1  John  ii.  28.) 

Cong.  In  none  but  him  alone  I  trust  for  ever. 
In  him,  my  Saviour. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee ! 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious 

unto  thee! 
The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 

thee  peace! 
Choir.  In  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Amen, 


XIV 


EASTER  MORNING  LITANY. 

The  bishop  or  minister  shall  say: 

I  BELIEVE  in  the  One  only  God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy 
Ghost,  who  created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ,  and  was  in 
Christ,  reconciling  the  world  unto  himself. 

I  believe  in  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  hath  chosen  us  in  him,  before  the  foundation  of  the 
world; 

Who  hath  delivered  us  from  the  power  of  darkness,  and 
hath  translated  us  into  the  kingdom  of  his  dear  Son; 

Who  hath  blessed  us  with  all  spiritual  blessings  in  hea- 
venly places  in  Christ;  who  hath  made  us  meet  to  be  par- 
takers of  the  inheritance  of  the  saints  in  hght;  having 
predestinated  us  unto  the  adoption  of  children  by  Jesus 
Christ  to  himself,  according  to  the  good  pleasure  of  his 
will,  to  the  praise  of  the  glory  of  his  grace,  wherein  he 
hath  made  us  accepted  in  the  Beloved. 

Cong.    This  1  verily  believe. 

MiN.  We  thank  thee,  O  Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and 
earth!  because  thou  hast  hid  these  things  from  the  wise 
and  prudent,  and  hast  revealed  them  unto  babes:  even  so, 
Father!  for  so  it  seemed  good  in  thy  sight. 

Father!  glorify  thy  name! 

Cong.  Oar  Father,  which  art  in  heaven;  hallowed  be  thy 
name;  thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is 
in  heaven;  give  us  this  day  our  daily  b?rad:  and  forgive  us 
our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  its;  a?id 
lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil;  for  thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

MiN.  1  believe  in  the  name  of  the  only  begotten  Son  of 
God,  by  whom  are  all  things,  and  we  through  him; 

I  believe,  that  he  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us; 
and  took  on  him  the  form  of  a  servant; 

By  the  overshadowing  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  was  con- 
ceived of  the  Virgin  Mary;  as  the  children  are  partakers 
of  flesh  and  blood,  he  also  himself  hkewise  took  part  of 
the  same;  was  born  of  a  woman; 


EASTER-MORNING  LITANY.  xv 

And  being  found  in  fashion  as  a  man,  was  tempted  in 
all  points  like  as  we  are,  yet  without  sin; 

For  he  is  the  Lord,  the  Messenger  of  the  covenant, 
whom  we  delight  in.  The  Lord  and  his  Spirit  hath  sent 
him  to  proclaim  the  acceptable  year  of  the  Lord; 

He  spoke  that  which  he  did  know,  and  testified  that 
which  he  had  seen;  as  many  as  received  him,  to  them 
gave  he  power  to  become  the  sons  of  God. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God!  which  taketh  away  the  sin 
of  the  world, 

Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead  and 
buried; 

The  third  day  rose  again  from  the  dead,  and  with  him 
many  bodies  of  the  saints  which  slept; 

Ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  throne  of  the 
Father;  whence  he  will  come,  in  like  manner  as  he  was 
seen  going  into  heaven. 

Cong.  Amen!  come,  Lord  Jesus!  come,  we  implore  thee; 
With  longing  hearts  we  now  are  waiting  for  thee; 
Come,  Lord,  O  come! 

Miiv.  The  Lord  will  descend  from  heaven  with  a  shout, 
with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the  trump  of 
God,  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

This  is  my  Lord,  who  redeemed  me,  a  lost  and  undone 
human  creature,  purchased  and  gained  me  from  sin,  from 
death,  and  from  the  power  of  the  devil. 

Not  with  gold  or  silver,  but  with  his  holy,  precious 
blood,  and  with  his  innocent  suffering  and  dying; 

To  the  end  that  I  should  be  his  own,  and  in  his  king- 
dom live  under  him  and  serve  him,  in  eternal  righteous- 
ness, innocence  and  happiness; 

So  as  he,  being  risen  from  the  dead,  liveth  and  reigneth, 
world  without  end. 

Cong.    This  I  most  certainly  believe. 

MiN.  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  proceedeth  from 
the  Father,  and  whom  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  sent,  after 
he  went  away,  that  he  should  abide  with  us  for  ever; 

That  he  should  comfort  us,  as  a  mother  comforteth  her 
children; 

That  he  should  help  our  infirmities,  and  make  interces- 
sion for  us  with  ^roanings  which  cannot  be  uttered; 


xvi  EASTER-MORNING  LITANY.  ^ 

That  he  should  bear  witness  with  our  spirit,  that  we 
are  the  children  of  God,  and  teach  us  to  cry,  Abba,  Fa- 
ther! 

That  he  should  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts  the  love  of 
God,  and  make  our  bodies  his  holy  temples; 

And  that  he  should  w^ork  all  in  all,  dividing  to  every 
man  severally  as  he  will. 

To  him  be  glory  in  the  church,  which  is  in  Christ  Je- 
sus, the  holy,  universal  Christian  church,  in  the  commu- 
nion of  saints,  at  all  times,  and  from  eternity  to  eternity; 
CoivG.  Amen. 

MiN.  I  believe,  that  by  my  own  reason  and  strength  I 

cannot  believe  in  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord,  or  come  to  him; 

But  that  the  Holy  Ghost  calleth  me  by  the  gospel,  en- 

lighteneth  me  with  his  gifts,  sanctifieth  and  preserveth  me 

in  the  true  faith; 

Even  as  he  calleth,  gathereth,  enlighteneth  and  sancti-. 
fieth  the  whole  church  on  earth,  which  he  keepeth  by  Je- 
sus Christ  in  the  only  true  faith; 

In  which  Christian  church  God  forgiveth  me  and  every 
believer  all  sin  daily  and  abundantly. 
Cong.   This  I  assuredly  believe. 

Mm.  I  believe,  that  by  Holy  Baptism  I  am  embodied 
as  a  member  of  the  Church  of  Christ,  which  he  hath 
loved,  and  for  which  he  gave  himself,  that  he  might  sanc- 
tify and  cleanse  it  with  the  washing  of  water  by  the 
word. 

Cong.  Amen. 

MiN.  In  this  communion  of  saints  my  faith  is  placed 
upon  my  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  died  for  us, 
and  shed  his  blood  on  the  cross  for  the  remission  of  sins, 
and  who  hath  granted  unto  me  his  body  and  blood  in  the 
Lord's  Supper,  as  a  pledge  of  grace;  as  the  scripture 
saith:  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night,  in  which  he 
was  betrayed,  took  bread,  and  when  he  had  given  thanks, 
he  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  his  disciples,  and  said:  Take, 
eat,  this  is  my  body,  which  is  given  for  you:  this  do  in 
remembrance  of  me.  After  the  same  manner  also  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  when  he  had  supped,  took  the  cup, 
gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  saying:  Drink  ye  all  of 
it;  this  is  my  blood,  the  blood  of  the  new  testament,  which 


EASTER-MORNING  LITANY.  xvii 

is  shed  for  you,  and  for  many,  for  the  remission  of  sins. 
This  do  ye,  as  often  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me. 

Cong.  Amen. 

MiN.  I  desire  to  depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ,  which 
is  far  better;  I  shall  never  taste  death;  yea,  I  shall  attain 
unto  the  resurrection  of  the  dead:  for  the  body,  which 
I  shall  put  oft',  this  grain  of  corruptibility,  shall  put  on  in- 
corruption:  my  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope: 

And  God,  who  brought  again  from  the  dead  our  Lord 
Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through  the  blood 
of  the  everlasting  covenant,  will  quicken  all  those  bodies 
in  which  the  Spirit  of  God  hath  dwelt. 

CoiVG.  Amen. 

We  poor  sinners  pray, 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Mi  IV.  And  keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  our 
brethren,  and  with  our  sisters,  who  have  entered  into  the 
joy  of  their  Lord; 

Also  with  the  servants  and  handmaids  of  our  church, 
whom  thou  hast  called  home  within  this  year,  and  with 
the  whole  church  triumphant;  and  let  us  eternally  rest 
with  them  in  thy  presence. 

Cong.  Amen. 

They  are  at  rest  in  lasting  bliss. 

Beholding  Christ  our  Saviour; 
Our  humble  expectation  is 

To  live  with  him  for  ever. 

Mix.  Glory  be  to  Him  who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the 
Life;  He  was  dead,  and  behold!  He  is  alive  for  evermore; 

And  he  that  believeth  in  Him,  though  he  were  dead,  yet 
shall  he  live. 

Glory  be  to  Him  in  the  church  which  waiteth  for  Him, 
and  in  that  which  is  around  Him;  for  ever  and  ever. 

CoxG.  Amen. 

Grant  us  to  lean  unshaken 

Upon  thy  faithfulness, 
Until  we  hence  are  taken 

To  see  thee  face  to  face. 

MiN.  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
us  all; 

Cong.  Amen^ 

2* 


XVllI 

LITANIES  AT  BAPTISM. 


BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN,  No.  1. 
[After  the  singing  of  some  suitable  verses,  and  a  short  discourse:^ 

MiN.  Christ,  thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away  the 
sin  of  the  world, 

Cong.  Leave  thy  peace  with  us!  Amen. 

Mm.  By  thy  holy  Sacraments, 

Cong.  Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

MiN.  ^Baptism  is  the  answer  of  a  good  conscience  to- 
wards God,  the  washing  of  regeneration  and  re- 
newing of  the  Holy  Ghost,  which  is  shed  on  us 
abundantly  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 
Children  may  also  be  made  partakers  of  this  grace, 
For  Christ  hath  said,  "  Suffer  little  children  to  come 
unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven." 

T.  90. 

Cong.  An  infant  we  present  to  thee 
As  thy  redeemed  property. 
And  thee  most  fervently  entreat, 
Thyself  this  child  to  consecrate 
By  Baptism,  and  its  soul  to  bless 
Out  of  the  fulness  of  thy  grace. 

(  Then  the  child  which  is  to  be  baptized,  is  brought  in,  and  the  minister 
offers  up  a  suitable  prayer.^ 

MiN.  Ye,  who  are  baptized  into  Christ  Jesus,  how  were 

ye  baptized? 
Cong.  Into  his  death. 
MiN.  Into  the  death  of  Jesus  I  baptize  thee  N.  N.  in  the 

name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 

Holy  Ghost. 

{During  the  imposition  of  hands  the  minister  continues:) 

Now  art  thou  buried  with  him,  by  baptism,  into  his 
death; 
Cong.  In  the  name  of  Jesus,  Amen. 

*  Questions  ivhich  may  be  put  to  the  children,  and  answered  by  them. 

What  is  baptism] 

May  children  also  be  made  partakers  of  this  grace'? 

What  is  the  ground  of  this  hope? 


BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN.  xix 

Mm.  Now  therefore  live,  yet  not  thou,,  but  Christ  live  in 
thee!  And  the  Hfe  v^hich  thou  nov^^  Hvest  in  the 
flesh,  hve  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who 
loved  thee,  and  gave  himself  for  thee. 

T.  132.  a.  p.  2. 

Cong.   This  grant  according  to  thy  word, 

Through  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Lord,, 
O  Father,  Son  and  Spirit. 

Mm.  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee! 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  thee! 
The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 
thee  peace! 
Cong.  In  the  name  of  Jesus,  Amen. 


BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN,  NO.  2. 
{After  the  singing  of  some  suitable  verses,  and  a  short  discourse:) 

Mm.  O  thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away  the  sin  of 
the  world, 

Cong.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  and  give  us  thy  peace! 

Mm.  By  all  the  merits  of  thy  life,  sufferings,  death  and 
resurrection, 

Cong.  Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Mm.  *  Baptism  was  instituted  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  said  unto  his  disciples,  "  Go  ye,  and  teach  all 
nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost:  teaching 
them  to  observe  all  things,  whatsoever  I  have 
commanded  you." 
He  annexed  this  promise  to  it,  "  He  that  beheveth 
and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved." 
*  By  baptism  we  are  made  partakers  of  the  forgiveness 
of  sin,  and  are  cleansed  from  its  pollution  by  the 


*  Questions  which  may  he  put  to  the  children,  and  answered  by  them. 

Who  instituted  haptism? 

What  promise  did  he  annex  thereto? 

What  are  the  benefits  whereof  we  are  made  partakers  by  baptismi 


aac  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN. 

blood  of  Jesus  Christ,  who  loved  the  church,  and 
gave  himself  for  it,  that  he  might  sanctify  and 
cleanse  it  with  the  washing  of  water  by  the  word. 
As  many  of  us  as  have  been  baptized,  have  put  on 
Chri  St. 

T.  22  a. 

Cong.  The  Saviour's  blood  and  righteousness 
Our  beauty  is,  our  glorious  dress; 
Thus  well  array'd  we  need  not  fear, 
When  in  his  presence  we  appear. 

{Here  the  child  is  brought  in,  and  the  minister  offers  up  a  suitable 

prayer.^ 

MiN.  Children  may  also  be  made  partakers  of  this  grace: 
For  Christ  hath  said:  "  Suffer  little  children  to  come 

unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the 

kingdom  of  heaven." 
Mm.  Ye  who  are  baptized  into  Christ  Jesus, how  were  ye 

baptized? 
Cong.  Into  his  death. 
Miiv.  Into  the  death  of  Jesus  I  baptize  thee  N.  N.  in  the 

name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 

Holy  Ghost. 

(^During  the  imposition  of  hands  the  minister  continues:) 

Now  art  thou  buried  with  him,  by  baptism,  into  his 
death; 

Cong.  In  the  name  of  Jesus,  Amen. 

MiN.  Now  therefore  live,  yet  not  thou,  but  Christ  live  in 
thee!  And  the  life  which  thou  now  livest  in  the 
flesh,  live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who 
loved  thee,  and  gave  himself  for  thee. 

T.  58. 

Cong.  That  our  Lord's  views  with  hiin  may  be  attain'd, 
We  now  commend  this  child,  with  faith  unfeign'd. 
To  the  Father's  blessing,  to  the  Son's  fovor, 
The  Holy  Spirit's  guidance,  now  and  ever: 

Hear  us,  0  Lttrd! 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS.  xxi 

MiN.  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee! 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  thee! 
The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 
thee  peace! 
Cong,  Li  the  name  of  Jesus,  Amen. 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS. 
T.  22. 

Cong.  Christ,  the  almighty  Son  of  God, 

Took  on  him  human  flesh  and  blood, 
And  willingly  gave  up  his  breath 
To  save  us  from  eternal  death. 

Praise  to  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit, Three  in  One, 
That  we're  from  condemnation  freed, 
Since  Christ  our  ransom  fully  paid. 

{^After  a  short  discourse  follow  these  petitions;) 

MiN.    Lord  God,  our  Father,  which  art  in  heaven! 

Cong.  Hallowed  be  thy  name;  thy  kingdom  come;  thy 
will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  give 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  and  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass 
against  us;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  but 
dehver  us  from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom, 
and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever* 
Amen. 

MiN.    Lord  God,  Son,  thou  Saviour  of  the  world  t 

Cong.  Be  gracious  unto  us! 

MiN.    Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost! 

Cong.  Abide  with  us  for  ever! 

T.  132.  a.  p.  2. 

Cong.  Thou  Lamb  once  slain,  our  God  and  Lord.' 
To  needy  pray'rs  thine  ear  afford, 
And  on  us  all  have  mercyl 

MiN.    By  thy  divine  presence. 

By  thy  holy  sacraments,  • 

Cong,  Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  Godf. 


xxii  BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS. 

(^Questions  put  to  the  candidate  for  Baptism.^ 

MiN.  Dost  thou  believe  in  Jesus  Christ,  the  only  begotten 
Son  of  God,  by  whom  are  all  things,  and  we  through 
him? 

Answer.  I  do. 

Mm.  Dost  thou  believe,  that  he  is  thy  Lord, who  redeemed 
thee  a  lost  and  undone  human  creature,  purchased 
and  gained  thee  from  sin,  from  death,  and  from  the 
power  of  the  devil,  not  with  gold  or  silver,  but 
with  his  holy,  precious  blood,  and  with  his  inno- 
cent suffering  and  dying? 

Answer.   I  verily  believe  it. 

MiN.  Dost  thou  desire  to  be  cleansed  from  sin  in  the  blood 
of  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  be  buried  into  his  death  by 
holy  baptism? 

Answer.  That  is  my  sincere  desire. 

MiN.  Dost  thou  desire  to  be  embodied  into  the  congrega- 
tion of  Christ,  by  holy  baptism,  and  in  his  kingdom 
to  live  under  him  and  serve  him,  in  eternal  right- 
eousness, innocence,  and  happiness? 

Answer.  That  is  my  sincere  desire. 

T.  155. 

Cong.  Unto  hirriy  0  Lamb  of  God, 

Open  thy  salvation's  treasure— In  rich  measure; 
Graciously  his  sins  forgive, — him  receive, 
Grant  him  peace  and  consolation; 
Join  A/m  to  thy  congregation ; 
As  the  purchase  of  thy  death. 

T.  22.  a. 

The  water  flowing  from  thy  side, 
Which  by  the  spear  was  open'd  wide, 
Be  now  his  bath;  thy  precious  blood 
Cleanse  him,  and  bring  him  nigh  to  God. 

{^During  the  last  verse  the  candidate  for  baptism  kneels  down,  and  the 
following  question  is  put  to  the  congregation.) 

MiN.  Ye  who  are  baptized  into  Christ  Jesus,  how  were  ye 

baptized? 
Cong.  Into  his  death. 
MiN.    Into  the  death  of  Jesus  I  baptize  thee  N.  N.  in  the 

name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 

Holy  Ghost. 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS  FROM  THE  HEATHEN.      X3dii 

(^During  the  imposition  of  hands  the  minister  continues:) 

Now  art  thou  washed,  justified  and  sanctified  by  the  blood 
of  Christ:  therefore  live,  yet  not  thou,  but  Christ  live  in 
thee !  And  the  life,  which  thou  now  livest  in  the  flesh, 
live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who  loved  thee,  and 
gave  himself  for  thee. 

Cong.  Amen,  Hallehijah!  Hallelujah! 
Amen,  Hallelujah! 

(  Then,  the  Congregation  kneeling,  the  following  verses  may  be  sung:) 

T.  22. 

Cong.  May  Christ  thee  sanctify  and  bless, 
His  Spirit's  seal  on  thee  impress; 
His  body  torn  with  many  a  wound 
Preserve  thy  soul  and  body  sound! 

The  blood-sweat  trickling  down  his  face, 
Thy  condemnation  doth  erase; 
His  cross,  his  sufF'rings,  and  his  pain, 
Thy  everlasting-  strength  remain. 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Will  thee  protect,  we  humbly  trust. 

(During  the  last,  or  any  other  suitable  verse,  the  Congregation  rises,  and 
the  minister  pronounces  the  hlessiiig:) 

MiN.    The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee! 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be 

gracious  unto  thee! 
The  Lord  lift  up  <his  countenance  upon  thee,  and 
give  thee  peace! 
CoxG.  In  the  name  of  Jesus,  Amen. 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS  FROM  THE  HEATHEN. 

MiN.  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 

Cong.  Be  gracious  unto  us! 

Mix.  By  thy  divine  presence, 

CoxG.  Bless  us  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

Mm.  By  all  the  merits  of  thy  holy  humanity,  life,  suffer- 
ings, death,  and  resurrection, 

Cox\G.  Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God ! 


xxiv     BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS  FROM  THE  HEATHEN. 

T.  22. 

Cong.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  all  praise  to  the6, 
-    That  thou  didst  deioru  a  man  to  be, 
And  for  each  soul  which  thou  hast  made, 
Hast  an  eternal  ransom  paid! 

T.  132,  a. 

O  Jesus  Christ,  thou  Son  belov'd 

Of  thy  celestial  Father, 
By  whom  all  enmity's  remov'd. 

And  all  the  lost  find  succor; 
Thou  Lamb  once  slain,  our  God  and  Lord^ 
To  needy  pray'rs  thine  ear  afford, 

And  on  us  all  have  mercy! 

T.  127. 

X)  Lamb  of  God  unspotted, — Our  crucified  Saviour, 

Who  hast  to  shame  submitted, — With  patient  meek  behavior; 

Thy  bearing  our  transgression— Hath  sav'd  us  from  damnation; 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  0  Jesus!  O  Jesus! 

T.  30. 

Lift  up  thy  pierc'd  hands,  most  gracious  Saviour, 
Now  pour  out  on  him  that  grace  and  favor. 
Which  in  thy  loving — And  kind  heart  for  him  is  ever  moving* 

{After  these  or  other  verses  suited  to  this  transaction  have  been  sung,  and 
a  short  discourse  delivered  concerning  the  aim  of  baptism,  and  the  gract 
imparted  by  it  to  those  who  receive  it,  the  minister  shall  put  thefolloW' 
ing  questions  to  the  candidate.-^ 

Mm.  Dost  thou  believe,  that  thou  art  a  sinful  creaturCj 
and  on  account  of  thy  sins,  deservest  the  wrath 
of  God,  and  eternal  punishment'? 

Answer.  I  do  believe  it. 

Mm.  Dost  thou  believe,  that  Jesus  Christ  became  a  man 
for  us,  and  by  his  innocent  life,  sufferings,  blood- 
shedding,  and  death,  reconciled  us  poor  sinful 
creatures  to  God? 

Answer^  I  verily  believe  it. 

Mm.  Dost  thou  believe,  that  he  hath  purchased  for  thee, 
by  his  blood  and  death,  remission  of  sins,  life  and 
happiness? 

Answer.  I  verily  believe  it. 

Mm.  Wilt  thou  in  this  faith  be  baptized  into  the  death  of 
Jesus,  and  be  washed  from  thy  sins  in  his  blood  ? 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS  FROM  THE  HEATHEN.      xxv 

Answer.  That  is  my  sincere  desire. 

MiN.  Dost  thou  also  desire  to  be  dehvered  from  the  power 

. ^of  sin  and  of  Satan,  and  to  be  received  into  the 

fellowship  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  of  those  who  be- 
lieve in  him? 
Answer.  That  is  my  sincere  desire,  and  I  renounce  the 
devil  and  all  his  works  and  ways. 

T.  22. 

Cong.  Son],  body,  spirit,  Lord!  are  thine, 
The  purchase  of  thy  blood  divine, 
O  take  him,  as  thy  property. 
And  keep  him  thine  eternally. 

{During  this  verse  the  candidate  for  baptism  kneels  down,  and  the  minis- 
ter prays  that  he  may  be  cleansed  from  all  his  sins  in  the  blood  of  Christ; 
delivered  from  guilt  and  punishment,  and  from  the  dominion  of  sin  and 
Satan;  buried  by  baptism  into  the  death  of  Jesus,  and  raised  together 
with  him  unto  newness  of  life,  and  thus,  together  with  all  believers,  re- 
ceived into,  and  made  a  partaker  of,  the  fellowship  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.) 

T.  75. 

Cong.  Through  thy  atoning  blood. 
That  precious,  healing  flood, 
Remove  all  sin  and  sadness, 
And  fill  his  heart  with  gladness; 
Lord,  hear  thou  his  confession. 
And  blot  out  his  transgression. 

Or,  T.  22. 
The  water  flowing  from  thy  side. 
Which  by  the  spear  was  open'd  wide, 
Be  now  his  bath,  thy  precious  blood 
Cleanse  ?iim,  and  bring  him  nigh  to  God. 

{.^fter  singing  one  of  these,  or  any  other  suitable  verse,  follows  the 

baptism;) 

MiN.  I  baptize  thee  N.  N.  into  the  death  of  Jesus,  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost; 

Cong.  Amen. 

MiN.  Now  art  thou  buried  with  Christ,  by  baptism,  into 
his  death ;  therefore,  from  henceforth  live,  yet  not 
thou,  but  Christ  live  in  thee!  And  the  life  which 
thou  now  livest  in  the  flesh,  live  by  the  faith  of 
the  Son  of  God,  who  loved  thee,  and  gave  him- 
self for  thee. 


xxvi      BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS  FROM  THE  HEATHEN. 

T.  14.  a. 

Cong.  With  awe  and  heartfelt  thankfulness, 
Him  in  the  dust  adore;* 
He  who  hath  look'd  on  thee  in  grace, 
Hath  bliss  for  thee  in  store. 

*  During  these  words  the  congregation  kneels  down,  and  the  person 
baptized  falls  prostrate,  during  which  some  more  verses  may  he  sung,  for 
instance: 

T.  22.  a. 

Cong.  May  Christ  thee  sanctify  and  bless. 
His  Spirit's  seal  on  thee  impress; 
His  body  torn  with  many  a  wound 
Preserve  thy  soul  and  body  sound. 

Or,  T.  22. 

The  Saviour's  blood  and  righteousness. 
Thy  beauty  is,  thy  glorious  dress; 
Thus  well  array'd  thou  need'st  not  fear. 
When  in  his  presence  all  appear. 

Or,  T.  79,  p.  2. 

His  death  and  passion  ever. 

Till  soul  and  body  sever, 

Shall  in  thy  heart  engrav'd  remain. 

T.  22. 

All  pow'r  and  glory  doth  pertain 
Unto  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain. 
And  hath  redeem'd  us  by  his  blood,* 
And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God. 

*  At  these  words  the  congregation  rises,  and  the  minister  pronounces  the 

blessing  of  the  Lord: 

Mm.    The  Lard  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee ! 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be 

gracious  unto  thee! 
The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and 
give  thee  peace! 
Cong.  In  the  name  of  Jesus,  Amen. 

T.  11.  a. 

Cong.  Praise  on  earth  to  thee  be  giv'n. 
Never  ceasing  praise  in  heav'n; 
Boundless  wisdom,  pow'r  divine, 
Love  unspeakable  are  thine! 


XXVll 


THE  HOLY  COMMUNION. 

The  service  is  opened  by  singing  verses  expressive  of  a  penitent, 
contrite  heart,  after  which  a  prayer  for  absolution  is  offered  up.  The 
congregation  rising,  a  verse  is  sung  and  the  bread  is  consecrated  by 
pronouncing  the  words  of  Institution: 

"  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night  in  which  he  was 
betrayed,  took  bread,  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake 
it,  arid  gave  it  to  his  disciples,  and  said:  lake,  eat;  this  is  my 
body,  which  is  given  for  you.    This  do  in  remembrance  of  meJ'^ 

The  consecrated  bread  is  then  distributed  by  the  minister  and  his 
assistants,  among  the  communicants,  during  the  singing  of  hymns, 
treating  principally  of  the  sufferings  and  death  of  our  Lord.  After  all 
the  communicants  have  received  the  bread,  the  minister  repeats  the 
words:  "  The  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given  for  you, 
preserve  your  bodies  and  souls  unto  everlasting  life.  Take  and  eat 
this  in  remembrance  that  Christ  died  for  you,  and  feed  upon  him  in 
your  hearts  by  faith  with  thanksgiving."  The  congregation  partake 
altogether  at  the  same  time,  kneeling,  either  in  silence,  or  while  a 
verse  is  sung,  expressive  of  the  solemn  act.  The  congregation  rising, 
verses  of  thanksgiving  are  sung,  after  which  the  minister  consecrates 
the  wine,  by  pronouncing  the  words: 

^^ After  the  same  manner  also,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  took 
the  cup,  2chen  he  had  supped,  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to 
to  them,  saying:  Drink  ye  all  of  it;  this  is  my  blood,  the  blood 
of  the  New  Testament,  zvhich  is  shed  for  you  and  for  many, 
for  the  remission  of  sins.  This  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in 
remembrance  of  me^'' 

After  these  words  of  consecration,  the  minister  addresses  the  con- 
gregation thus:  "The  Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  shed 
for  you,  preserve  your  souls  and  bodies  unto  everlasting  life.  Drink 
this  in  remembrance  that  Christ's  blood  was  shed  for  you,  and  be 
thankful." 

The  minister  then  partaking  of  the  consecrated  cup,  delivers  it  to  his 
assistants,  by  whom  it  is  administered  to  the  congregation;  during 
which  hymns  are  sung,  treating  of  the  remission  of  sins  in  the  blood 
of  Jesus,  and  its  healing  and  sanctifying  power. 

The  service  is  continued  with  hymns  treating  of  brotherly  love, 
communion  with  Christ,  and  thankfulness  for  his  incarnation,  passion 
and  death,  and  concluded  with  the  blessing. 


XXVlll 


ORDINATIONS. 


Note. — The  service  being  opened  by  the  singing  of  the  Fern,  CrC' 
ator  Spiritus  (Come  Holy  Ghost,  come,  Lord  our  God!)  or  some  other 
suitable  hymn,  the  bishop  addresses  the  congregation  in  an  appro- 
priate discourse,  ending  with  a  charge  to  the  candidate  (or  candidates) 
for  ordination,  after  which  he  offers  up  a  prayer,  imploring  the  bless- 
ing of  God  upon  the  solemn  transaction,  and  commending  the  candi- 
date (or  candidates)  to  his  grace,  that  he  (they)  may  be  endowed 
with  power  and  unction  and  the  influences  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  for 
preaching  the  Word  of  God,  administering  the  Holy  Sacraments,  and 
for  doing  all  those  things,  which  shall  be  committed  unto  him,  (them) 
for  the  promotion  of  the  spiritual  edification  of  the  church.  The  bishop 
then  proceeds  to  ordain  the  candidate  (or  candidates)  with  imposition 
of  hands,  pronouncing  the  following,  or  similar,  words:  • 

I  ordain  {consecrate)  thee  N.  N.  to  be  a  Deacon  (Presby- 
ter) (BisJiop)  of  the  Church  of  the  United  Brethren,  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost :  And  may  the  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee!  The 
Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and.  he  gracious  unto  thee! 
The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give  thee 
peace!  In  the  name  of  Jesus,  Amen. 

(N.  B.  At  the  consecration  of  bishops,  three,  or  at  least  two,  bishops 
are  required  to  assist.) 

The  bishop  having  returned  to  his  place,  kneels  down  with  the 
whole  congregation,  all  worshipping  in  silent  devotion,  while  the  fol- 
lowing Doxologies  are  sung  in  a  solemn  manner  by  the  choir,  the  con- 
gregation joining  in  the  Amtn,  Hallelujah.' 

The  service  is  concluded  with  a  short  hymn,  and  the  bishop  pro- 
nouncing the  New  Testament  blessing. 


DOXOLOGIES, 

TO  BE  USED  AT    THE    ORDmATION 

(a)  Of  DEACONS. 

Glory  be  to  Thy  most  meritorious  Ministry, 
O  Thou  Servant  of  the  true  Tabernacle, 


DOXOLOGIES.  xxix 

Who  didst  not  come  to  be  ministered  unto, 

But  to  minister! 

Amen,  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 

Cong.  Amen,  Hallelujah! 

(b)    Of  PRESBYTERS. 

Glory  be  to  thy  most  holy  Priesthood, 

Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God! 

Thou,  who  wast  slain  for  us; 

Who,  by  one  offering,  hast  perfected  for  ever  them 

that  are  sanctified! 
Amen,  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 

Cong.  Amen,  Hallelujah! 

(c)     The  Consecration  of  BISHOPS. 

Glory  be  to  the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  our  souls, 
The  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through   the 

blood  of  the  everlasting  Covenant; 
Glory  and  obedience  be  unto  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 

our  Guide  and  Comforter! 
Glory  and  adoration  be  to  the  Father  of  our  Lord 

Jesus  Christ, 
Who  is  the  Father  of  all,  who  are  called  children 

on  earth  and  in  heaven! 

O  might  each  pulse  thanksgiving  beat! 
And  ev'ry  breath  His  praise  repeat! 

Amen,  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 
Cong.  Amen,  Hallelujah! 


3# 


XXX 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS. 

No.  1. 

Mm.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us! 
Cong.   Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us! 
Mm.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us! 
CoiVG.   Christ,  hear  us! 

Lord  God,  our  Father,  which  art  in  heaven! 

Hallowed  be  thy  name;  thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will  be  done 
on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass 
against  us;  and  lead  us  ?iot  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from 
evil;  for  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for 
ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Lord  God,  Son,  thou  Saviour  of  the  world! 

Be  gracious  unto  us! 
By  thy  human  birth. 
By  thy  prayers  and  tears. 
By  all  the  troubles  of  thy  life. 
By  the  grief  and  anguish  of  thy  soul, 
By  thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat. 
By  thy  bonds  and  scourgings, 
By  thy  crown  of  thorns. 
By  thine  ignominious  crucifixion, 
By  thy  sacred  wounds  and  precious  blood. 
By  thy  atoning  death, 
By  thy  rest  in  the  grave, 
By  thy  glorious  resurrection  and  ascension, 
By  thy  sitting  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 
By  thy  divine  presence. 

By  thy  coming  again  to  thy  church  on  earth,  or  our  being 
called  home  to  thee. 

Bless  and  comfort  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 
Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost! 

Abide  with  us  for  ever! 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS.  xxxi 

T.  83. 
Cong.  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead, 

Thou  shalt  rise  too,  saith  my  Saviour; 
Of  what  should  I  be  afraid] 

I  with  him  shall  live  for  ever; 
Can  the  head  forsake  his  limb, 
And  not  draw  me  unto  him"? 

I  am  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  saith  the  Lord;  he 
that  believeth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he 
hve.  And  whosoever  hveth  and  believeth  in  me,  shall 
never  die. 

Therefore,  blessed  are  the  dead,  which  die  in  the  Lord 
from  henceforth;  yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest 
from  their  labors. 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting?  O  grave,  where  is  thy  vic- 
tory] The  sting  of  death  is  sin,  and  the  strength  of  sin  is 
the  law;  but  thants  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Amen. 

T.  79. 

Cong.  This  body,  now  to  rest  convey'd, 
Into  the  earth  like  Jesus'  laid,* 

Like  his  shall  rise  again: 
Christ  soon  in  glory  will  appear. 
Then  we,  and  these  interred  here. 

With  him  o'er  death  shall  ever  reign. 

We  poor  sinners  pray, 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God! 

And  keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  the  church 
triumphant,  and  let  us  eternally  rest  together  in  thy  pre- 
sence from  our  labors. 

Amen. 

We  desire  to  depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ,  which  is  far 
better:  we  shall  never  taste  death;  and  we  shall  attain  unto 
the  resurrection  of  the  dead;  for  the  body  which  we  shall 


*  During  the  singing  of  this  verse,  the  corpse  is  committed  to  the 
grave. 


xxxii  LITANY  AT  BURIALS. 

put  off,  this  grain  of  corruptibility,  shall  put  on  incorrup- 
tion:  our  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

Amen, 

T.  22. 

Cong.  The  Saviour's  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  is,  my  g-lorious  dress; 
Thus  well  array'd,  I  need  not  fear, 
When  in  his  presence  I  appear. 

None  of  us  liveth  to  himself,  and  no  man  dieth  to  him- 
self, for  whether  we  live,  we  Hve  unto  the  Lord,  and 
whether  we  die,  we  die  imto  the  Lord;  whether  we  live 
therefore  or  die,  we  are  the  Lord's;  for  to  this  end  Christ 
both  died,  and  rose,  and  revived,  that  he  might  be  Lord 
both  of  the  dead  and  living. 

Blessed  and  holy  is  he,  that  hath  part  in  the  first  resur- 
rection; on  such  the  second  death  hath  no  power,  but  they 
shall  be  priests  of  God  and  of  Christ. 

Glory  be  to  Him  who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life, 
who  quickeneth  us  while  in  this  dying  state,  and  after  we 
have  obtained  the  true  life,  doth  not  sufl^er  us  to  die  any 
more. 

Glory  be  to  Him  in  the  church  which  waiteth  for  Him, 
and  in  that  which  is  around  Him;  for  ever  and  ever. 

Amen, 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all. 

Amen, 


XXXlll 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS. 


No.  2. 


Mm.    Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us! 
Cong.  Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us! 
MiN.    Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us! 
Cong.  Christ,  hear  us! 

Our  Father,  which  art  in  heaven:  hallowed  be  thy  name; 
thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven; 
give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses, 
as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us;  and  lead  us  not 
into  temptation;  but  deliver  us  from  evil.  For  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 

Holy  Father,  accept  us  as  thy  children  m  thy  beloved 
Son,  Jesus  Christ,  who  came  forth  from  thee,  and  came 
into  the  world,  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us,  took 
on  him  the  form  of  a  servant,  and  hath  redeemed  us,  lost 
and  undone  human  creatures,  from  all  sin  and  from  death, 
with  his  holy  and  precious  blood,  and  with  his  innocent 
suffering  and  dying;  to  the  end  that  we  should  be  his  own, 
and  in  his  kingdom  Uve  under  him  and  serve  him,  in 
eternal  righteousness,  innocence,  and  happiness;  foras- 
much as  he,  being  risen  from  the  dead,  liveth  and  reign- 
eth,  world  without  end. 

Therefore,  blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord 
from  henceforth;  yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest 
from  their  labors. 

Whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  Christ,  shall  never 
die,  for  he  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  and  went  to 
prepare  a  place  for  us,  and  will  come  again,  and  receive 
us  unto  himself,  that  where  he  is,  there  we  may  be  also. 

Meanwhile  none  of  us  liveth  to  himself,  and  no  man 
dieth  to  himself,  for  whether  we  live,  we  live  unto  the 
Lord,  and  whether  we  die,  we  die  unto  the  Lord;  whether 


xxxiv  LITANY  AT  BURIALS. 

we  live  therefore  or  die,  we  are  the  Lord's;  for  to  this 
end  Christ  both  died,  and  rose,  and  revived,  that  he  might 
be  Lord  both  of  the  dead  and  Hving. 

Blessed  and  holy  is  he,  that  hath  part  in  the  first  resur- 
rection; on  such  the  second  death  hath  no  power,  but  they 
shall  be  priests  of  God  and  of  Christ. 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting?  O  grave  where  is  thy  vic- 
tory? Thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

T.  14. 

Cong.  Now  to  the  earth  let  these  remains* 
In  hope  committed  be, 
Until  the  body  chang'd  obtains 
Blest  immortality. 

We  poor  sinners  pray, 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  Godf 

And  keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  the  church 
triumphant,  and  let  us  eternally  rest  together  in  thy  pre- 
sence from  our  labors.  Amen. 

(t  As  touching  children,  Jesus  saith:  "  Suffer  httle 
children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not,  for  of 
such  is  the  kingdom  of  God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  who- 
soever shall  not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  httle 
child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein.") 

We  desire  to  depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ,  which  is  far 
better:  we  shall  never  taste  death;  and  we  shall  attain 
unto  the  resurrection  of  the  dead;  for  the  body,  which  we 
shall  put  off,  this  grain  of  corruptibility,  shall  put  on  in- 
corruption:  our  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

Glory  be  to  Him  who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life  I 
He  was  dead,  and  behold  he  liveth  for  evermore!  And  he 
that  believeth  in  Him,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he 
live. 


*  During  the  singing  of  this  verse  the  corpse  is  committed  to  the 
grave. 

•f  To  be  used  only  at  the  burial  of  a  child. 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS.  xxxv 

Glory  be  to  Him  in  the  church  which  waiteth  for  Him, 
and  in  that  which  is  around  Him;  for  ever  and  ever. 

Amen. 

T.  79. 

Cong.  While  here,  the  great  salvation 
Procur'd  by  Jesus'  passion 

Our  fav'rite  theme  shall  be; 
By  virtue  of  his  merit, 
We  shall  true  life  inherit 

In  heav'n  to  all  eternity. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all. 

Amen. 


COIiLECTIOX  OF  HYMJiS. 


—.»►►©  ®  ©^«.»— 


I.     The  Word  of  God 


1/     T.  119.     (1.) 

HOLY  Lord,  :||: 
Holy  and  almighty  Lord! 
Thou  who,  as  the  great  Creator, 
By  all  creatures  art  ador'd; 
Source  of  universal  nature! 
And  to  man,  redeem'd  with  Jesus' 
blood.  Gracious  God!  :i|: 

2  Thanks  and  praise,  :||: 
Lord  our  God,  be  ever  thine, 
That  thy  word  to  us  is  given, 
Teaching  us,  with  pow'r  divine, 
That  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 
Everlasting  life  for  us  to  gain. 

Once  was  slain.  :1|: 

3  Day  nor  night  :||; 
Never  let  us  hold  our  peace; 
In  his  blood-bought  congregation 
Never  shall  his  praises  cease ; 
God,  as  man,  made  an  oblation, 
Suflfer'd,  bled  and  died,  my  soul  for 

thee,  Joyful  be!  :||: 

4  Lord  our  God,  :1|: 
May  thy  precious,  saving  word, 
Till  our  race  is  here  completed, 
Light  unto  our  path  afford ! 
And,  when  in  thy  presence  seated. 
We  to  thee  will  render  for  thy  grace 

Ceaseless  praise.  :|1: 

2*     T.22.     (2.) 
GOD'S  holy  word,  which  ne'er  shall 
cease,  [peace, 

Proclaimeth   pardon,   grace   and 
Directs  to  Jesus  and  his  blood. 
And  teacheth  us  the  will  of  God. 


2  As  fidlen  creatures  could  not  bear 
The  awful  voice  of  God  to  hear. 
By  men  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Reveal'd  God's  holy  cov'nantword. 
B 


3  This  sacred  word  exposeth  sin, 
Convinceth  us  that  we're  unclean; 
Points  out  the  wretched,  fallen  state 
Of  all   mankind,  both   small   and 

great. 

4  It  also   shows  God's  boundless 
grace 

Towards  the  fallen  human  race, 

Eternal  life  to  ev'ry  one 

Who  turns  to  Jesus  Christ  his  Son. 

5  This  gospel  cheers  the  poor  in 
heart. 

And  heav'nly  riches  doth  impart; 
Sets  forth  the  myst'ry  of  the  cross, 
And  that  Christ's  blood  aton'd  for 
us: 

6  It  gathers  God's  elected  flock, 
Grounds  them  on  Jesus  Christ  the 

rock. 
Serves  to  instruct  us  and  reprove. 
Confirms  our  hope,inflameg  our  love; 

7  Preserves  believers  in  the  faith 
Of  Christ  and  his  atoning  death; 
Prompts  us  to  do  God's  holy  will, 
And  leads  us  safe  to  Salem's  hill. 

8  Receive  our  cordial   thanks,   O 
Lord, 

For  granting  us  thy  holy  word; 
O  may  we  thereby  guided  be. 
Till  we  in  heav'n  shall  dwell  with 
thee! 

3.*     T.  84.     (3.) 

DEAREST  Jesus!  we  are  here, 
By  thy  word  to  gain  instruction; 
Grant  to  us  an  open  ear. 
And  thy  Spirit's  manuduction; 
That  we,  freed  from  things  terres- 
trial. 
May  aspire  to  joys  celestial. 


2 


WORD  OF  GOD. 


2  Reason  gives  no  saving  light 
Unto  fallen  human  nature; 
But  thy  Spirit  clears  our  sight, 
Makes  the  sinner  a  new  creature ; 
And  by  his  divine  emotion, 
Prompts  our  hearts  to  true  devotion. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God! 
We  now  humbly  ask  the  favor : 
Shed  in  all  our  hearts  abroad 
The  great  love  of  God  our  Saviour: 
Bless  our  pray'r  and  meditation, 
And  accept  our  supplication. 

4.     T.106.     (4.) 

SPIRIT  of  truth,  essential  God, 
Who  didst  the  saints  of  old  inspire, 
Shed  in  their  hearts  thy  love  abroad. 
And  touch  their  lips  with  sacred  fire; 
Thou  Guide  divine,  who  dost  impart 
The  truth  to  man,  instruct  each 
heart ! 

2  Most  holy  and  almighty  Lord, 
Whose  presence  fills  both  earth  and 

heav'n. 
May  we  believe  thy  written  word, 
Which  was  by  inspiration  giv'n : 
Thou  only  canst  thyself  explain. 
As  truth  divine,  to  fallen  man. 


3  Come  thou  divine  Interpreter, 
Our    sloth    and    ignorance     thou 

know'st : 
Ah,  teach  us  humbly  to  revere 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
For  all  the  mercy,  truth  and  grace, 
We  in  the  holy  scriptures  trace. 


^ 


5.     T.22.     (5.) 


'TWAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 
The   ancient    prophets    spoke   his 

word ; 
His  spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire. 
And    warm'd    their    hearts    with 

heav'nly  fire. 

2  0  God !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure 

look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see. 
And  read  his  name,  who  died  for  me. 


3  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost  and  vanish  in  the  wind ; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure ; 
This  is  thy  word  and  must  endure. 

6.*     T.22.     (6.) 

LORD    Jesus,   with   thy  children 

stay 
Till  dawn  of  thy  eternal  day ; 
And  let  thy  glorious  gospel  light, 
Meanwhile    dispel    the   gloom   of 

night. 

2  In  these  degen'rate  evil  days 
We  pray  for  constancy  and  grace. 
That  we  keep  pure,  most  gracious 

Lord, 
Thy  holy  sacraments  and  word. 

3  Thy  sacred  word  is  all  our  boast; 
In  this  thy  church  can  boldly  trust; 
This  doth  alone  to  bliss  direct; 
All  other  doctrines  we  reject. 

4  Lord,  from  such  teachers  us  pre- 

serve. 
Who     from    the    holy    scriptures 
swerve,  [ceive 

And  by  false  doctrines  would  de- 
Those  who  thee  love  and  thee  be- 
lieve. 

5  The  cause  and  glory,  Lord,  are 

thine ; 
Thy  word  is  pure  and  truth  divine : 
Assist  us  to  rely  on  thee. 
And  keep  us  thine  eternally. 

7,*     T.  16.     (7.) 

FROM    the    doctrines    I'll    ne'er 

waver. 

In  the  holy  scriptures  stor'd  ; 
O  what  sweetness  do  I  savor 
In  each  sacred  cov'nant-word  I 

2  And  if  I  myself  examine, 
While  the  book  I  'fore  me  hold. 
To  each  truth  my  heart  saith  Amen, 
One  the  other  doth  unfold. 

3  Speak,  0  Lord,  thy  servant  heareth 
With  deep  awe  attentively; 
What  thy  holy  word  declareth 
Shall  my  rule  and  practice  be. 


WORD  OF  GOD. 


8.    T.22.     (8.) 

FAIN   would   I,   dear  Redeemer, 

learn, 
Fain  what  is  excellent  discern ; 
Thy  will  would  search,  my  duty 

know; 
O  let  thy  word  the  secret  show ! 

2  My  fervent  pray'rs  to  thee  ascend, 
That  I  thy  word  may  comprehend. 
That  word,  which  learnt  and  under- 
stood. 

Affords  the  soul  a  lasting  food. 

3  Let  human  arts  make  others  wise, 
Mylearningfromthecross  shall  rise; 
Thy  wounds,  thy  passion,  death  and 

grave. 
Are  all  the  knowledge  that  I  crave. 

4  With  pity  view  me  at  thy  feet, 
To  be  instructed,  Lord,  I  wait; 
Here  will  I  lie,  nor  wish  to  rise, 
Till  by  thy  cross  I  am  made  wise. 

9.*     T.97.     (13.) 

GIVE  us  thy  Spirit,  Lord,  that  we. 
With  gladness  and  humility, 
The  holy  scriptures  may  believe. 
And  with  a  grateful  heart  receive. 
As  thy  own  word,  to  make  us  truly 

wise, 
And  not  as  man's  invention  or  de- 
vice. 

10,     T.97.     (11.) 

HERE  in  thy  presence  we  appear. 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  thy  word  to  hear; 
Our  wand'rintr  thoughts  and  hearts 

incline  [vine; 

With  thirst  t'imbibe  thy  word  di- 
That  all  our  minds  drawn  from  this 

earth  to  thee. 
May  love  thee  more,  and  serve  thee 

faithfully. 

2  God  Holy  Spirit,  now  impart 
Thy  unction  to  each  longing  heart; 
Us  with  thy  heav'nly  light  and  fire, 
To  sing,  to  pray,  and  preach  inspire ; 
Thus  blest,  in  spirit  and  in  truth 

shall  we, 
Give  praise  unto  the  Father,  Son, 

and  Thee. 


11.  T.14.     (10.) 

JESUS,  thy  word  is  my  delight; 

There  grace  and  truth  are  seen : 
Ah,  could  I  study  day  and  night, 

And  meditate  therein! 

2  The  gospel,  as  a  polish'd  glass, 
Thy  glory  lets  us  see; 

And  by  beholding  there  thy  face 
We're  render'd  like  to  thee. 

3  O  Lamb  of  God,  the  book  unseal, 
And  to  our  hearts  explain; 

Let  all  its  life  and  spirit  feel. 
And  heav'nly  wisdom  gain. 

4  That  thou  for  as  didst  live  and  die, 
Make  known  to  us,  dear  Lord; 

To  us  the  promises  apply, 
Contained  in  thy  word. 

12.  T.  22.     (9.) 

O  HOW  I  love  thy  holy  word, 
Thy  gracious  covenant,  O  Lord ! 
It  guides  me  in  the  peaceful  way ; 
I'll  think  upon  it  all  the  day. 

2  What  are  the  mines  of  shining 

wealth. 
The  strength  of  youth,  the  bloom 

of  health ! 
What  are  all  joys  compar'd  with 

those 
Thine  everlasting  word  bestows ! 

13.     T.14.  \ 

HOW  precious  is  the  Book  divine. 

By  inspiration  giv'n, 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 

To  guide  our  souls  to  Heav'n. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our   drooping 

hearts, 
In  this  dark  vale  of  tears. 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts. 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp  thro'  all  the  tedious 

night 
Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  everlasting  day. 


/ 


THE  FALL  AND 


14,*     T.  83.     (14.) 

0  WHAT  peace  divinel}^  sweet 
Fills  my  soul,  when  Fve  the  favor 

To  sit  down  at  Jesus'  feet, 

And  his  gracious  words  to  savor  I 

Then  I  open  heart  and  ear; 

What  he  saith  finds  entrance  there. 

15.     T.89. 

PRE  CIOUS  Bible!  what  a  treasure 
Does  the  word  of  God  afford ! 
All  I  want  for  life  or  pleasure, 
Food    and    med'cine,    shield    and 

sword ; 
Let  the  world  account  me  poor, 
Having  this,  I  need  no  more. 

2  Food  to  which  the  w^orld's  a  stran- 
Here  my  hungry  soul  enjoys  ;    [ger 
Of  excess  there  is  no  danger. 
Though  it  fills,  it  never  cloys  ; 

On  a  dying  Christ  I  feed. 
He  is  meat  and  drink  indeed. 

3  When  my  faith  is  faint  and  sickly. 
Or  when  Satan  wounds  my  mind  ; 
Cordials  to  revive  me  quickly. 


Healing  rned'cines  here  I  find ! 
To  the  promises  I  flee. 
Each  affords  a  remedy. 

4  In  the  hour  of  dark  temptation, 
Satan  cannot  make  me  yield : 
For  this  word  of  consolation 
Is  to  me  a  mighty  shield  : 
While  the  scripture  truths  are  sure, 
From  his  malice  I'm  secure. 

16/     T.58.     (12.) 

MOST  gracious  God,  to  thee  we 

render  praise, 
Since  thy  blest  word,  replete  with 

truth  and  grace, 
Teacheth  us  to  know  thee  and  seek 

thy  favour; 
To  us  it  proveth  a  life-giving  savor, 
Through  Jesus  Christ. 

IT,*     T.ll.     (15.) 

LET  the  splendor  of  thy  word 
Light  unto  our  path  afford  ; 
[That  we  in  thy  truth  and  grace 
May  proceed  throughout  our  race. 


II.      The  Fall  and  Corruption  of  Man,  and  his 
Redemption  by  Christ, 


18,*     T.212,  orl66.     (16.) 

W^HEN  Adam  fell,  the  frame  entire 

Of  nature  was  infected  ; 
The  source,  whence  came  the  poi- 
son dire. 

Was  not  to  be  corrected. 
The  lust  accurs'd,  indulg'd  at  first. 

Brought  death,  as  its  production ; 
But  God's  free  grace,  hath  sav'd  our 
race, 

From  mis'ry  and  destruction. 

2  By  one  man's  guilt  we  were  en- 
slav'd 

To  sin,  death,  and  the  devil ; 
But  by  another's  grace  are  sav'd, 

Through  faith,  from  all  this  evil: 
And  as  we  all,  by  Adam's  fall. 


Were  sentenc'd  to  perdition ; 
So  for  us  hath  Christ  by  his  death 
Reo-ained  life's  fruition. 

3  Since  God  bestow'd  his  only  Son 
On  his  rebellious  creature. 

To   save    our   souls,  which   were 
undone, 
And  free  our  sinful  nature 
From  shame  and  guilt,  by  his  blood 
spilt. 
His  death  and  resurrection ; 
Do  not  delay  !  make  sure,  this  day, 
Thy  calling  and  election. 

4  I  send  my  cries  unto  the  Lord, 
My  heart  implores  this  favor. 

To  grant  me  of  his  living  word 
A  never-failing  savor; 


REDEMPTION  OF  MAN. 


That  sin  and  shame  may  lose  their 
claim, 

To  hinder  my  salvation  : 
In  Christ  the  scope  of  all  my  hope, 

I  fear  no  condemnation. 

5  His  word's  a  lamp  unto  my  feet ; 

My  soul's  best  information ; 
My  surest  guide  and  path  to  meet 

Eternal  consolation; 
This  light  where'er  it  doth  appear, 

Revealeth  Christ  our  Saviour 
Unto  the  lost,  who  firmly  trust 
In  him  alone  for  ever. 

19.*     T.  13-2.     (17.) 

OUR  whole  salvation  doth  depend 
On  God's  free  grace  and  spirit; 

All  our  best  works  can  ne'er  defend 
A  boast  in  our  own  merit : 

Derived  is  our  righteousness 

From  Christ  and  his  atoning  grace; 
He  is  our  Mediator. 

2  The  law  cry'd,  "justice  must  be 

done. 
And  man  doom'd  to  damnation;" 
But  Mercy  sent  th'eternal  Son, 
Who  purchas'd  our  salvation, 
Endur'd   the    cross,    despis'd   the 

shame. 
And  answer'd  every  legal  claim. 
To  spare  the  sons  of  Adam. 

3  Christ,  having  all   the  law  ful- 

fiU'd, 
Through  his  blest  cross  and  pas- 
sion, 
Is  now  the  Rock  whereon  we  build 

Our  faith  and  whole  salvation  : 
We  call  him  Lord  our  Riu^hteous- 

ness. 
Whose  death  hath  purchas'd   life 
and  grace, 
And  ransom'd  us  for  ever. 

4  The  law  reveal'd  sin's  sinfulness, 
Enhanc'd  the  accusation; 

The  gospel  tenders  saving  grace 

To  sinners  consolation, 
Bids  all  lay  hold  on  Jesus'  cross ; 
The  law  could  ne'er   retrieve  our 
loss, 
Ev'n  with  our  best  performance. 
B2 


5  True  faith  by  Jesus  in  us  wrought, 
By  works  is  manifested  ; 

That  faith  is  empty,  which  is  not 
By  works  of  love  attested : 

Yet  faith  alone  us  justifies ; 

Love  to  our  neighbor  but  implies 
We  are  sincere  believers. 


20»*    T.  1G6.     (18.) 


WHEN    the  due  time  had  taken 

place, 
God  look'd  upon  the  sons  of  men, 
Saw  them  a  sinful,  cursed  race. 
Perverse,  polluted  and  unclean  : 
Then  Jesus  came  to  set  us  free, 
And  for  our  guilt  to  shed  his  blood ; 
His  death  procur'd  our  liberty, 
And  reconcil'd  us  unto  God. 

2  Our  Lord  now  calleth  constantly: 
"  Come,  sinners,  come  to  me  and 

live; 
Surrender  ye  yourselves  to  me. 
Repenting  sinners  I  receive  : 
My  life  I  freely  gave  for  you ; 
Now  all  your  wants  I  will  supply, 
Yea,  pardon,  rest,  and  life  bestow ; 
O  turn  to  me,  why  will  ye  die?" 

3  Sinners,  attend  to  Jesus'  voice; 
He  is  the  Lord  our  Righteousness: 
Mourn  not,  but  in  his  name  rejoice, 
Accept  of  his  redeeming  grace : 
He  fills  the  hungry  soul  with  good, 
The  thirsty  heart  may  take  its  fill ; 
He  guides  us  in  the  narrow  road 
That  leads  to  Salem's  blessed  hill. 

4  Ah !  come,  Lord  Jesus,  hear  our 

pray'r. 
Thou  worthy  son  of  God  most  high  I 
We  humbly  ask:  our  souls  prepare. 
That  we  may  to  thy  mercy  fly; 
That  we  may  all  believe  on  thee, 
And  on  thy  flesh  and   blood  may 

feed. 
True  members  of  thy  body  be, 
For  ever  join'd  to  thee  our  Head. 


6 


THE  FALL  AND 


21.*     T.89.     (19.) 

IN  thine  image,  Lord,  thou  mad'st 
me, 
Gav'st  me  being;  out  of  love ; 
Though  I  fell,  yet  thou  hast  sent  me 
Full  redemption  from  above : 
Sacred  love  I  long  to  be 
Thine  to  all  eternity. 

2  Love,  by  whom  I  was  ordained 
To  salvation,  rest  and  peace ; 

Ev'n  before  I  life  obtained, 

Or  could  know  thy  saving  grace : 
Love  almighty  and  divine  ! 
I  would  be  for  ever  thine. 

3  Love  !  who  hast  for  me  endured 
Keenest  pains  of  death  and  hell. 

Love !  whose  sufferings  have  pro- 
cured 
More  for  me  than  tongue  can  tell 
Sacred  Love,  &:c. 

4  Love!  my  Life,  and  my  Salvation, 
Light  and  Truth,  eternal  Word  ! 

Thou  alone  dost  consolation 
To  my  feinking  soul  afford. 
Love  almighty,  &c. 

5  Love  !  thy  yoke  I  gladly  carr}^, 
It  is  easy,  gentle,  light ; 

Grant  that  I  ma)'  ne'er  be  weary 
Thee  to  serve  with  all  my  might. 
Sacred  Love,  &:c. 

6  Love  !  who  interced'st  in  heaven 
For  my  soul  when  I'm  oppress'd, 

Bear'st  my  worthless  name  engraven 
Upon  thy  high-priestly  breast. 
Love  almighty,  &'c.. 

7  Love  !  thou  me  wilt  raise  to  glory 
From  the  grave,  the  bed  of  dust, 

And  as  conqu'ror  place  before  thee, 
CroAvn'd  with  bliss  among   the 

just. 
Sacred  Love  !  I  long  to  be 
Thine  to  all  eternity. 

22.*    T.590.     (20.) 

CKRIST,the  good  Shepherd,God's 
own  Son 

From  all  eternity,  [throne 

Urg'd  by  his  love,  exchang'd  his 

For  human  misery ; 


His  wand'ring  sheep  gone  far  astray 
He  sought  with  pungent  pain, 

And  did  for  all  a  ransom  pay 
To  bring  them  home  again. 

2  One  of  those  sheep,  in  deserts  lost 

Art  thou,  my  sinful  soul ; 
His  life  it  hath  the  Shepherd  cost 

To  save  and  make  thee  whole ; 
Now  hear  his  voice  with  gratitude, 

Call  on  his  saving  name ; 
For  thee  he  shed  his  precious  blood, 

And  now  his  own  doth  claim. 


23.     T.79.     (2L) 

THOU  holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  God! 
Didst    leave    thy    glorious,    blest 
abode. 
In  love  to  sinners  vile. 
To  bleed  for  fallen  Adam's  race. 
Who  were  accurs'd,  unclean    and 
base. 
Entangled  fast  by  Satan's  guile. 

2  Thou,  for  their  sake  who  hated 

thee. 
Didst  shed  thy  blood  upon  the  tree, 

Thy  life  for  ours  didst  give; 
Thou  bar'st  our  curse ;    our    debt 

was  paid. 
Thy  soul  for  sin  an  off 'ring  made. 
Thou  diedst,  that  we  with  thee 
might  live. 

3  Thus  hast  thou  bought  us  with 

thy  blood. 
That  price  accepted  was  by  God, 

With  him  we  are  at  peace ; 
No  wrath  remains  on  any  one. 
Who  will  but  come  unto  the  Son, 
Take  and  put  on  his  righteous- 
ness. 

4  Never  may  I  depart  from  thee ; 
Thou  hast  procur'd  my  liberty, 
Thanks  to  thy  boundless  grace  ! 
Thy  wounds,  whereon  I  trust  by 

faith. 
My  refuge  are  from  sin  and  death, 
My  feeble  soul's  abiding-plaoe. 


REDEMPTION  OF  MAN. 


24.*     T.  221.     (23.) 

YE  bottomless  depths  of  God's  in- 
finite love, 
In  Jesus  Christ  to  us  reveal'd! 

Its  motions  how  burning,  how  flam- 
ing they  prove ! 
Though  from  man's  wisdom  qui^ 
conceal'd. 

Whom  dost  thou  love?  Sinners, 
the  vilest  race; 

Whom  dost  thou  bless  ]  Children, 
who  scorn'd  thy  grace  ; 

O  Being  most  gracious  !  whom  an- 
gels adore, 

Thou  takest  delight  in  things  worth- 
less and  poor. 

2  Our  thirsting  can  never,  0  mer- 

ciful God, 
Equal  thy  love   and   boundless 

grace ; 
On  us  thou  more  blessings  and  love 

hast  bestow'd. 
Than  stripes  deserved  our  tres- 
passes. 
O  teach  us  to  trust  thy  fidelity. 
And  closely  united  with  Christ  to 

be. 
The  Spirit's  kind  teachings  in  all 

things  to  prove, 
Yea  live  to  thy  honour,  thee  serve, 

praise  and  love. 

3  We  pray  thee,  O  Being  most  gra- 

cious and  mild,  [now, 

Instruct  our  minds  and  teach  us 

So  that  in  Immanuel,  thine  image 

and  child,  [know. 

How  great  thy  name  is,  we  may 

Ah!  show  us  how  easy  it  is  to  bear 

Thy  yoke,  and  to  trust  thy  paternal 
care. 

That  till  the  short  period  of  this 
life  shall  end. 

Our  faith  and  our  love  may  the  Au- 
thor commend. 

25.     T.  M.     (24.) 

HOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is! 

Our  sin  how  deep  its  stains! 
How  Satan  binds  our  captive  souls 

Fast  in  Ms  slavish  chains! 


2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sov'reign 

grace 
Sounds  from  the  sacred  word  : 
"  Ho!  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
Believe  in  Christ  the  Lord." 

3  My  soul,  obey  the  gracious  call, 
And  haste  to  gain  relief; 

1  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord; 

O  help  my  unbelief! 

4  To    the    dear    fountain   of    thy 

blood. 
Incarnate  God  !  I  fly: 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

5  A   guilty,  weak,    and    helpless 

worm. 

Into  thy  arms  I  fall : 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteous- 
ness. 

My  Jesus,  and  my  All. 

26.  T.5S2.     (25.) 

NOT  one  of  Adam's  race, 

If  in  the  balance  tried. 
Can,  by  his.  works  of  righteousness, 

'Fore  God  be  justified. 
The  works  which  we  have  done 

Are  all,  alas!  unclean; 
But  we  are  sav'd  by  faith  alone, 

And  cleans'd  thereby  from  sin. 
3  Ye  sinners,  who  with  grief 

Your  condemnation  feel, 
Look  up  to  Jesus  for  relief. 

And  to  his  blood  appeal : 
God  gave  his  only  Son, 

That  sinners  who  believe. 
Might  not  be  lost,  but  be  his  own, 

And  in  his  kingdom  live. 

27.  T.  14.     (26.) 

I,  WITH  the  fallen  human  race. 
Lay  welt'ring  in  my  blood ; 

O'erwhelm'd  with  shame  and  deep 
disgrace. 
And  banish'd  far  from  God. 

2  The  loving  Jesus  passing  by. 
His  bowels  yearn'd  to  see 

Me  wretched  sinner  helpless  lie 
In  deepest  misery. 


8 


FALL  AND  REDEMPTION. 


3  Inclin'd  to  me  in  tenderness, 
My  soul  he  would  relieve 

From  all  its  mis'ry  and  distress : 
He  said,  "Arise  and  live." 

4  He  wash'd  away  my  ev'ry  stain, 
And  cleans'd  me  in  his  blood ; 

Deck'd  me  with  righteousness  di- 
vine, 
And  broujrht  me  nio-h  to  God. 

5  My  heart  no  condemnation  fears, 
Nor  hell,  nor  Satan  dreads, 

Christ  as  the  mercy-seat  appears, 
His  blood  my  pardon  pleads. 

6  Against  the  fiercest  pow'rs  of  hell, 
He  is  my  strength  and  shield  ; 

Beneath  his  cross  I  safely  dwell ; 
He  fio-hts,  I  win  the  field. 

7  Since  he  became  my  sacrifice. 
My  bonds  and  chains  he  broke ; 

Now  to  my  willing  neck  he  ties 
His  soft  and  easy  yoke. 

8  A  pardon'd  sinner  I  remain. 
But  sin  its  pow'r  hath  lost. 

Sin  still  I  have,  but  grace  doth  reign, 
Mercy  is  all  my  boast. 

9  Arise,  my  ransom'd  ^dul,  rejoice, 
In  endless  happiness; 

Open  to  thee  is  paradise. 
Go  in,  and  take  thy  place. 

28.     T.22.     (27.) 
LORD,  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin, 
And  born  unholy  and  unclean ; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty 

fall 
Corrupts  his  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon    as   we    draw   our    infant 

breath. 
The  seeds  of  sin  engender  death ; 
The  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we're  defil'd  in  every  part. 

3  O  God  !  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true  ; 
O  make  me  wise  betimes  to  see 
My  danger  and  my  remedy. 

4  Behold,  I  fall  before  thy  face ; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace  : 
No  outward  forms  can  make  me 

clean, 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  Avithin. 


5  My  sin  I  feel,  my  guilt  I  know, 
Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as 

snow; 
Lord,   let  me  hear  thy  pard'ning 

voice, 
And  make  my  broken  heart  rejoice. 

29.     T.  22.     (28.) 

WHEN  justice  did  demand  its  due, 
And   sins   increas'd    the    dreadful 

strife. 
My  Saviour  to  my  succour  flew, 
And  by  obedience  bought  my  life. 

2  My  ransom  from  the  pow'r  of  sin 
Could  not  be  paid  on  other  terms  : 
Run,  hide  thyself,  my  soul,  within 
Thy  bleeding  Saviour's  out-stretch'd 

arms. 

3  The  law  condemns,  and  justice 
cries 

For  dreadful  vengeance  without  end, 
But  when  to  Christ  I  turn  my  eyes, 
He   tells    me,   he  will   stand   my 
friend. 

4  God  on  these  terms  is  reconcil'd, 
And  I  his  gracious  heart  have  won  ; 
Now  I  am  deem'd  his  favour'd  child, 
In  Jesus  his  beloved  Son. 

5  What  can  be  laid  unto  my  charge  ? 
When  God  saith,  'Freely  I  forgive!' 
Tho'  Satan  on  my  crimes  enlarge, 
Christ  saith,  I  shall  not  die,  but  live. 

6  The  curses  which  the  law  of  God 
Pronounc'd  o'er  me,  he  freely  bore ; 
I'm  now,  by  faith  in  Jesus'  blood. 
Acquitted  of  sin's  dreadful  score. 

7  Away  then  doubts  and  anxious 
fears. 

Be  silent  all  my  needless  sighs; 
My  Saviour  wipes  away  my  tears. 
O'er  sin  and  death  I  conqu'ror  rise. 

30.     T.79.     (20.) 

ARISE,  ye  who  are  captive  led. 
Complain  no  more,  for  Christ  our 
Head 
From  sin  can  set  you  free  : 
Redemption  Jesus  freely  gives, 
Repenting  sinners  he  receives, 
^  He  came  to  save  both  tkee  and  me. 


I 


INCARNATION  OF  CHRIST. 


2  He  meekly  all  our  sorrows  bore, 
Us  fallen  sinners  to  restore 

To  life  and  liberty: 
For  us  he  suffer'd  deep  distress, 
Was  without  form  or  comeliness ; 

O  depth  of  love!  0  mystery! 

3  Th'  almighty  Judge  condemned 

was, 
That  he  by  death  might  gain  our 
cause; 
The  Prince  of  life  w^as  slain: 
And  since  he  suffer'd  in  our  stead, 
We  need  no  condemnation  dread, 
Eternal  life  in  him  we  gain. 

4  The  Holy  One,  made  sin  for  us, 


Was  nail'd  to  the  accursed  cross, 

And  shed  his  precious  blood; 
Thus  he  obtain'd  a  righteousness 
For  all  who  mourn  for  pard'nincr 
grace ; 
Thro'  Jesus  we  have  peace  with 
God! 

5   Rejoice,  O  heav'ns,   and   earth 

reply! 
With  praise,  ye  sinners,  fill  the  sky, . 

^  All  grace  his  death  procures ; 
Your  woes   to   blessings    he  will 

change. 
You  in  his  children's  order  range, 
Thro'  him  eternal  life  is  yours. 


III.    The  Incarnation  and  Birth  of  Jesus  Christ. 


31.*     T.  97.     (30.) 

JESUS,  th'  almighty  Son  of  God, 
Takes  up  with  mortals  his  abode; 
He  who  was  sworn  to  Abraham, 
Who  ever  was  and  is  the  same. 
Came  in  due  time  and  mysteries  re- 
veal'd,  [were  conceal'd. 

Which  from  the  world's  foundation 

2  We,  dead  in  sins  and  trespasses, 
The  narrow  way  to  life  and  peace 
Had  neither  will  nor  pow'r  to  find; 
Nor  were  our  stubborn  hearts  in- 

clin'd  [knoAv, 

To  wish,  or  seek  that  happiness  to 
W  hich  love  alone  on  sinners  could 

bestow. 

3  Then  Love  brake  forth,  "Behold 

me  still, 
"Prcpar'd,  O  God,  to  do  thy  will! 
"I  freely  come,  I  freely  die, 
"For  guilty  man  to  satisfy; 
"I  in  his  stead  will  suflTer  on  the 

tree,  [set  him  free." 

"From  sin,  and  death,  and  hell  to 

4  And  thus,  to  save  our  souls  from 
^  guilt,  [spilt;! 
Our  Surety's  precious  blood  was 


The  sins  of  all  on  him  were  laid. 
And  hcfor  all  hath  fully  paid: 
Now  God,  as  children,  freely  will 

receive  [believe. 

Repenting  sinners  who   in   Christ 
5  Out  of  mere  grace  unmerited, 
Salvation  show'rs  upon  our  head; 
Because  the  Lamb  was  crucified, 
Because  the  Lord  of  glory  died, 
Are  we  invited  to  receive  a  crown, 
Before    the   world  was  made    or- 

dain'd  our  own. 

32.*     T.  22.     (31.) 

To  God  we  render  thanks  and  praise. 
Who  pity'd  mankind's  fallen  race. 
And  gave  his  dear  and  only  Son, 
That  us,  as  children,  he  might  own. 

2  What  grace,  what  great  benevo- 

lence! 
What  love,  surpassinghuman  sense! 
For  this  great  work  no  angel  can 
Him  duly  praise,  much  less  a  man. 

3  TheW^ord  eternal  did  assume 
Our  flesh  and  blood,  and  man  be- 
come; 

The  First  and  Last  with  wonder  see 
Partake  of  human  misery. 


10 


INCARNATION 


4  He  came  to  seek  and  save  the  lost; 
We  sinn'd,  and  he  would  bear  the 

cost, 
That  we  might  share  eternal  bliss ; 
O  what  unbounded  love  was  this! 

5  For  what  is  all  the  human  race, 
That  God  should  show  such  match- 
less grace, 

To  give  his  Son,   that  we  might 

claim 
Life  everlasting  in  his  name. 

6  How  wretched  they  who  still  de- 

spise 
Jesus,  the  Pearl  of  greatest  price  ! 
Such  as  neglect  to  hear  his  voice, 
Mustperish  by  their  own  free  choice. 

7  Unhappy  those  who  turn  away. 
Or  such  as  carelessly  delay 

To  meet  their  Saviour,  tho'  he  came 
Their  souls  from  mis'ry  to  reclaim. 

8  Come,  sinners,  Jesus  will  receive 
The  worst  of  sinners;  come  and  livel 
"I'll  dwell  with  you,"  our  Saviour 

saith; 
Receive  him  in  your  hearts  by  faith. 

9  Your  crimes  and  self-made  holi- 

ness, 
Your  carnal  reason  and  distress 
Give  up,  and  trust  to  Christ  alone. 
Who  did  for  all  your  sins  atone. 

10  Thus  sav'd  by  God's  unbounded 

grace,  [praise, 

You'll  humbly  render  thanks  and 
With   all  the   num'rous  ransom'd 

host. 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 

33.     T.  590.     (3-2.) 

BEHOLD,  to  us  a  Child  is  born. 

To  us  a  Son  is  giv'n ; 
Unto  the  wretched  and  forlorn 

Descends  the  Lord  from  heav'n : 
The  promis'd  seed,  Immanuel, 

The  everlasting  God,  [hell, 

Comes  down  to  save  from  death  and 

Poor  sinners  by  his  blood. 

2  Great  is  the  hidden  mystery 
That  God  became  a  man ! 

He  had,  from  all  eternity, 
In  mercy  form'd  a  plan 


To  save  from  mis'ry  and  distress 

The  fallen  human  race; 
And  now  the  Sun  of  righteousness 

His  healing  beams  displays. 

3  The  Father  lov'd  us  as  his  own, 
Tho'  we  from  him  had  stray'd, 

And  freely  gave  his  only  Son 

To  suffer  in  our  stead. 
The  Son  in  love  to  us,  declar'd : 

"I  come  to  do  God's  will;" 
And  in  this  fallen  world  appear'd, 

His  counsel  to  fulfil. 

4  The  Holy  Ghost  had  long  foretold 
That  Jesus  should  appear; 

And  thus  the  patriarchs  of  old 
Did  his  salvation  share: 

Of  him  blest  Mary  did  conceive 
The  holy  child  she  bore : 

And  he  instructs  us  to  believe 
In  Christ,  and  him  adore. 

5  Thus   Father,    Son,    and    Holy 

Ghost, 

In  this  decree  are  one, 
To  save  us  sinners,  vile  and  lost, 

By  Jesus  Christ  the  Son  ; 
The  Father's  love  we  plainly  trace 

In  Christ  th'  incarnate  God; 
What  we  possess  of  life  and  grace 

The  Spirit  hath  bestow'd. 

6  Come  sinners,  view  th'  incarnate 

Word, 
Who  us  and  all  things  made; 
This  helpless  Babe  is  Christ  the 
Lord, 
Though  in  a  manger  laid. 
For  us  to  die  is  Jesus  born, 

Adore  his  saving  name; 
Rejoice,  rejoice!  for  all  that  mourn 
May  his  salvation  claim. 

34.*     T.  151.     (33.) 

HOW  shall  I  meet  my  Saviour? 

How  shall  I  welcome  thee  1 
What  manner  of  behaviour 

Is  now  required  of  me? 
I  wait  for  thy  salvation, 

Grant  me  thy  Spirit's  light, 
Thus  will  my  preparation 

Be  pleasing  in  thy  sight. 


OF  CHRIST. 


11 


2  While  with  her  fragrant  flowers 
Thy  Zion  strews  thy  way, 

I'll  raise  with  all  my  powers 

To  thee  a  grateful  lay : 
I'll  thee,  the  King-  of  glory, 

For  thy  great  goodness  praise, 
And  thankfully  adore  thee 

Throughout  my  future  days. 

3  Man,  at  his  first  creation 
With  fairest  gifts  endow'd, 

Lost  by  his  sad  transgression 

The  image  of  his  God  ; 
But  thou,  almighty  Saviour, 

Our  losses  to  retrieve. 
And  us  from  death  deliver, 

Thy  heav'nly  throne  didst  leave. 

4  I  lay  in  fetters  groaning, 
Thou  cam'st  to  set  me  free ; 

My  shame  I  was  bemoaning. 
With  grace  thou  clothedst  me; 

Thou  raisedst  me  to  glory, 
Endowedst  me  with  bliss, 

Which  is  not  transitory. 
As  worldly  grandeur  is. 

5  Love  caus'd  thy  incarnation. 
Love  brought  thee  down  to  me ! 

Thy  thirst  for  my  salvation 

Procur'd  my  liberty : 
0  love  beyond  all  measure ! 

Wherewith  thou  dost  embrace 
Mankind,  'midst  all  that  pressure 

Which  since  the  fall  takes  place. 

6  No  sinful  man's  endeavour, 
Nor  any  mortal's  care. 

Could  draw  his  sov'reign  favour 

To  sinners  in  despair : 
^Uncall'd,  he  comes  with  gladness 

Us  from  the  fall  to  raise, 
And  change  our  grief  and  sadness 

To  songs  of  joy  and  praise. 

7  Ye  who  with  deep  contrition 
Bemoan  your  sinful  state, 

Fear  not,  Christ  gives  remission 

Of  sins,  however  great. 
He  comes,  repenting  sinners 

With  life  and  love  to  crown. 
And  make  them  happy  gainers 

Of  glory  like  his  own. 


35.*     T.  50.     (34.) 

JESUS,  all  praise  is  due  to  thee, 
That  thou  wast  pleas'd  a  man  to  be ! 
O'ershadow'd  by  the  Spirit's  pow'r, 
A  virgin  thee  conceiv'd  and  bore. 

Hallelujah! 

2  The  Son  of  God,  who  fram'd  the 

skies. 
Now  humbly  in  a  manger  lies; 
He,who  the  earth's  foundations  laid, 
A  helpless  infant  now  is  made. 

Hallelujah. 

3  Th'  eternal  and  almighty  God 
Assumes  our  feeble  flesh  and  blood ; 
He  deio-ns  with  sinful  men  to  dwell, 
Is  God  with  us,  Immanuel. 

Hallelujah. 

4  He  is  the  Sun  of  righteousness. 
Which    riseth    with     resplendent 

grace. 
And  doth  dispel  sin's  gloomy  night, 
That  we  may  share  his  saving  light. 
Hallelujah. 

5  To  grant  us  pardon,  peace  and 

rest. 
He  in  this  world  became  a  guest, 
And  open'd,  thro'  himself,  the  way 
To  life  and  everlasting  day. 

Hallelujah. 

6  For  therefore  poor  on  earth  he 

came. 
That  we  might  all  his  riches  claim, 
To  make  us  heirs  of  glory  bright, 
With  all  the  ransom'd  saints  in  light. 
Hallelujah. 

7  For  us   these  wonders  hath  he 

wrought,  [thought. 

To     show    his     love     surpassing 
Then  let  us  all  unite  to  sing 
Praise   to   our   Saviour,    God   and 

King.  Hallelujah ! 

36.*     T.  22.     (1001.) 

REJOICE,  our  nature  Christ  as- 
sumes, 
Born  of  a  virgin,  lo !  he  comes, 
As  the  Messiah  fore-ordain'd; 
Adore  and  wonder  every  land. 


12 


INCARNATION 


2  He  left  liis  bright,  his  glorious 

throne,  [down, 

He  bow'd  the  heav'ns,  to  earth  came 
And  thus  his  wondrous  race  began, 
AsGod  withGod,  and  man  with  man. 

3  To  save  mankind  from  ruin,  sent. 
From  God  he  came,  to  God  he  went; 
He  stoop'd  to  death  and  to  the  tomb. 
Ere  he  his  glory  did  resume. 

4  Behold  a  great,  a  heav'nly  light, 
From  Bethle'm's   manger  shining 

bright, 
Around  those  who  in  darkness  dwell, 
The  night  of  evil  to  dispel. 

5  Incarnate  God,  exert  thy  pow'r. 
Arise,  thou  glorious  Conqueror! 
Subdue  sin,  death  and  every  foe, 
Erect  thy  kingdom  here  below. 


37.*    T.  li 


(35.) 


RISE  my  soul,  shake  off  all  sadness, 
Christ  is  near — thee  to  che^r ; 
Angels  sing  with  gladness: 
Unto  you  is  born  a  Saviour 
On  this  day; — don't  delay 
To  accept  God's  favour. 

2  Our  eternal,  kind  Creator 
Leaves  his  own — glorious  throne, 
And  assumes  our  nature  : 

From  perdition  full  exemption 
To  procure, — and  endure 
Death  for  our  redemption. 

3  O  th'  amazing  demonstration 
Of  his  love, — which  we  prove 
By  his  incarnation ! 

If  mankind  by  him  were  loathed, 
How  could  he — deign  to  be 
With  our  nature  clothed  ] 

4  vSee  your  Saviour  in  a  manger ; 
'Midst  his  own — yet  unknown. 
Treated  like  a  stranger ; 
Tended  by  an  earthly  mother: 
Him  believe, — and  receive, 

He  is  Christ  your  Brother. 

5  Lo!  he  in  the  manger  lieth; 
Full  of  grace, — truth  and  peace. 
Thus  methiaks  he  ciieth,  [i"g"? 
'Cease,  my  brethren, now  from  griev- 
Anxiousness, — and  distress; 
Your  loss  I'm  retrieving.' 


6  Ye  that  feel  quite  poor  and  needy, 
Come,  who  will, — take  your  fill, 
All  things  now  are  ready: 

He  is  come  to  be  your  Saviour, 
Full  of  love, — to  remove 
Guilt  and  curse  for  ever. 

7  Jesus,  hear  my  supplication, 
Grant  me  grace — to  embrace 
Thee  as  my  salvation : 

Then  like  Simeon,  (0  what  favour!) 

1  desire — to  retire 
Hence  in  peace  for  ever. 

38.     T.  166.     (36.) 
INFINITE  Source,  whence  all  did 

spring,  [Lord, 

Thou  of  all  things  the  Head  and 
Thou  mighty  and  eternal  King, 
Who  art  in  heav'n  and  earth  ador'd : 
Thou, whom  the  heav'ns  cannot  con- 
tain, [above. 
Didst  deign  to  leave  thy  throne 
To  be  an  infant  poor  and  mean: 

0  myst'ry  deep !  O  boundless  love ! 

2  The  cause  of  this,  I  know  it  well, 
Was  thy  great  love  and  my  great  wo, 

1  was  an  heir  of  death  and  hell. 
This  prompted  thee  to  stoop  so  low; 
My  mis'ry  mov'd  the  God  of  grace, 
Who  in  the  Father's  bosom  lay. 
When  the  due  time  had  taken  place 
His  deep  compassion  to  display. 

3  WhatofF'rlng  shall  I  bring  to  thee, 
Immanuel,  my  King  and  God! 
Thou  didst  vouchsafe  a  man  to  be. 
To  save  me  by  thy  precious  blood ; 
Thou  at  whose  birth  the  angels  sing, 
'Peace  upon  earth,  good  will  to  men,' 
To  whom  the  sages  humbly  bring 
Their  gifts,  though  thou  appear  so 

mean. 

4  This  will  I  do,  thou  Child  divine! 
I'll  give  thee  that  for  which  thou 

cam'st; 
My  soul  and  body.  Lord,  are  thine. 
And   them,    in   love   to    me,   thou 

claim' St. 
My  humble  sacrifice  receive. 
Dear  Jesus !  born  to  bleed  for  me. 
That  I  by  faith  in  thee  might  live. 
And  with  thee  live  eternally. 


OF  CHRIST. 


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39.  T.58.     (37.) 

O  COME    and  view  the  greatest 

mystery ! 
He  who  made  all   the  world,  the 

seas  and  sky,  [Mary, 

Now  is  born  an  infant:  the  virgin 
Upon  her  arms,  the  Lord  of  hosts 

doth  carr}^  A  feeble  child. 

2  He  who  prepar'd  for  every  bird  a 

nest,  [rest, 

And  gave  the  foxes  holes  wherein  to 
Poverty  endured,  became  a  stranger 
In  his  own  world ;  then  rested  in 

a  manger,       The  Lord  of  all ! 

3  But    why    was    Jesus    born    in 

poverty]  [lie? 

Why  did  our  Maker  in  a  manger 
'Twas  that  he  might  purchase  life 

and  salvation. 
And  gain  for  us  a  glorious  habita- 
tion In  realms  of  bliss. 

4  O  Jesus  Christ,  thou  only  holy 

child, 
How  canst  thou  show  such  love  to 

sinners  spoil'd  l 
But  since  thou  thus  lovest,  we  now 

adore  thee, 
We  humbl}''  praise  thy  name  and 

bow  before  thee.     Hallelujah! 

5  Thy  sacred  meritorious  infancy 
Our  crown  and  everlasting  glory  be! 
From  world,  sin  and  Satan,  keep 

us  estranged. 
Till  we  shall  once  around  th}'  throne 
be  ranged,  For  evermore. 

40.  T.590.     (38.) 

COME  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 

Your  grateful  tribute  bring, 
And  celebrate,  with  one  accord. 

The  birth  of  Christ  our  King: 
Let  us  with  humble  hearts  repair 

(Faith  v\'ill  point  out  the  road) 
To  little  Bethlehem,  and  there 

Adore  th'  incarnate  God. 

2  All  glory  to  Immanuel's  name 
The  choirs  of  angels  sing; 

Gladly  these  heralds  peace  proclaim. 
Peace  from  our  God  and  King: 


Well   might  the  shepherds   haste 
away 

This  wond'rous  Babe  to  see; 
Well  might  the  sages  homage  pay. 

Before  him  bow  the  knee. 

3  We  all  have  reason  to  rejoice, 

When  we  this  mysl'ry  view. 
That  God  assum'd  onr  flesh    and 

O  wonder  ever  new!         [blood, 
We  humbl}'^  in  the  dust  adore; 

Lord  who  is  like  to  thee! 
That  thou,  vile  sinners  to  restore, 

Hast  deign'd  a  man  to  be. 

41.     T.  126.     (39.) 

SINNERS,  Avith  adoration 
Receive  this  wond'rous  Child, 

Who  came  and  brought  salvation, 
Th'  eternal  Father  st5d'd : 

Behold  him  with  our  nature  drest. 

Divested  of  his  glory. 

In  his  own  world  a  p-uest. 

2  Behold  !  laid  in  a  manger, 
The  Ancient  of  all  days; 

Upon  this  heav'nly  Stranger 

With  awe  and  rev'rence  gaze ; 
He,  who  the  world's  foundation 

laid, 
Must  now"  be  fed  and  nourish'd 
By  creatures  whom  he  made. 

3  Though  to  his  boundless  mercy 
No  limits  can  be  set. 

Yet  without  controversy 
The  myster}'  is  g'reat; 
Angels  into  its  depths  can't  pry, 
'Tis  great,  immense,  stupendous; 
Immanuel,  born  to  die! 

42.*     T.  1G9.     (40.) 

ARISE,  my  spirit,  bless  the  day 

Whereon  the  ages'  Sire 
A  child  became;  thy  homage  pay, 

Receive  him  with  desire. 
This  is  the  night  in  which  he  came, 
Was    born,    and    put    on    human 
frame. 

Us  sinners  to  deliver 

From  sin  and  death  for  ever. 


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2  '  Glory  to  God,'  the  angels  sing, 
A  Child  is  born  in  weakness : 

Glory  to  God :  our  heavenly  King 
Descends,  array'd  in  meekness: 
Hosanna !  cry  the  sons  of  men, 
Hosanna  1  in  the  highest  strain ; 
Hosanna !  God  is  gracious, 
Jehovah  comes  to  bless  us. 

3  Welcome,  thou  Source  of  ev'ry 

good, 
O  Jesus,  King  of  glory ! 
Welcome,  thrice  welcome.  Lamb  of 
God, 
To  this  world  transitory! 
In  grateful  hymns   thy  name   I'll 
praise,  [my  days; 

With  heart  and  voice   throughout 
For  thy  blest  incarnation 
Procured  my  salvation. 

4  Ah  Jesus!  thy  unworthy  bride 
Deserved  to  be  loathed. 

And  yet  thou  hast  her  to  thyself 
Upon  the  cross  betrothed : 

Her  portion  had  been  infamy, 

E  ternal  shame  and  misery, 
Hadst  thou  not  left  thy  glory; 
Who  duly  can  adore  thee ! 

5  0  lovely  Infant !  thou  art  full 
Of  grace  above  all  measure ; 

Thou  art  more  precious  to  my  soul 

Than  ev'ry  other  treasure : 
Come,  Jesus,  come  abide  with  me, 
0  let  my  heart  thy  dwelling  be ; 
Then  I,  without  cessation, 
Shall  joy  in  thy  salvation.' 

43.     T.  79.     (41.) 

ALL  glory  be  to  God  on  high ! 
Ye  sons  of  Adam,  fill  the  sky 

With  praise  and  thankfulness ; 
God,  mov'd  by  everlasting  love. 
Decreed  with  his  dear  Son  above, 

A  sinful  world  to  save  and  bless. 

2  Stand  still,  and  see  what  God 

hath  done; 
His  only  and  beloved  Son 
For  us  he  freely  gave; 
For  us,  and  for  the  num'rous  race 
Of  fallen  sinners,  vile  and  base ! 
Yea,  ev'n  the  worst  he  came  to 
save. 


3  He  as  a  poor  mean  Child  was 

born, 
His  birth  no  palace  did  adorn, 

A  manger  was  his  bed ; 
Look,  look  upon  this  rising  Sun, 
Till  tears  of  love  your  eyes  o'er-run: 
This  lovely  Babe  is  Christ  our 
Head. 

44.    T.  11.     (42.) 

WHAT  good  news  the  angels  bring! 
What  glad  tidings  of  our  King ! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day, 
Christ,  who  takes  our  sins  away. 

2  He  who  rules  both  heav'n  and 

earth 
Hath  in  Bethlehem  his  birth ; 
Him  shall  all  the  faithful  see, 
And  rejoice  eternally. 

3  Lift  your  hearts  and  voices  high, 
With  hosannas  fill  the  sky : 
Glory  be  to  God  above, 

Wlio  is  infinite  in  love ! 

4  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men ! 
Now  with  us  our  God  is  seen : 
Angels  join  his  name  to  praise. 
Help  to  sing  redeeming  grace. 

5  Jesus  is  the  loveliest  name ; 
This  the  angel  doth  proclaim  ; 
Sinners  poor  he  came  to  save. 
They  in  him  redemption  have. 

6  They  who  see  themselves  undone, 
And  take  refuge  to  the  Son, 
They  shall  all  be  born  again. 
And  with  him  in  glory  reign. 

45,*     T.  11.     (13.) 

ALL  the  world  give  praises  due ! 
God  is  faithful,  God  is  true ; 
He  to  man  doth  comfort  send 
In  his  Son,  the  sinners'  Friend. 

2  What  the  fathers  wish'd  of  old. 
What  the  promises  foretold, 
Wliat  the  seers  did  prophesy. 

Is  fulfiU'd  most  gloriously. 

3  My  Salvation,  welcome  be! 
Thou,  my  Portion,  praise  to  thee! 
Come,  and  make  thy  blest  abode 
In  my  heart,  0  Son  of  God!^ 


OF  CHRIST. 


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4  Grant  thy  comforts  to  my  mind, 
Since  I'm  helpless,  poor  and  blind; 
O  may  I  in  faith  abide 

Thine,  and  never  turn  aside. 

5  Jesus,  when  in  majesty 
Thou  shalt  come  my  judg-e  to  be, 
Grant  in  (rrace  that  I  may  stand 
Justif3''d  at  thy  right  hand. 

46.*     T.  22.     (44.) 

IMMANUEL,  to  thee  we  sin^. 
Thou  Prince  of  life,  almighty  King, 
That  thou,  expected  ages  past, 
Didst  come  to  visit  us  at  last. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  tho'  heav'n  belongs 

to  thee. 
On  earth  a  stranger  deign'st  to  be  : 
Thou  clothest  all,  yet wear'st  a  dress 
Which  doth  the  poorest  state  ex- 
press. 

3  On  wither'd  grass  reclines  thy 

head, 
A  wretched  manger  is  thy  bed  : 
Tho'  thou  appear'st   among   thine 

oAvn, 
No  kindness  unto  thee  is  shown. 

4  I  thank  thee,  gracious  Lord,  that 

thou 
On  my  account  didst  stoop  so  low: 
O  that  my  words,  my  works  and 

ways. 
May  all   proclaim   thy   matchless 

praise ! 

47.*     T.  22.     (45.) 

CHRIST,  whom  the  virgin  INIary 

bore, 
We  all  with  humble  hearts  adore ; 
O    might   all    nations,    tribes    and 

tongues 
To  our  Inimanuel  raise  their  songs. 

2  God,  who  to  all  things  being  gave. 
The  fallen  human  race  to  save, 
Assum'd  our  feeble  flesh  and  blood, 
And  for  our  debt  as  Surety  stood. 

3  He  who  the  wants  of  all  supplies. 
Now  in  a  manger  helpless  lies. 
He  who  the  whole  creation  feeds. 
An  earthly  mother's  nursing  needs. 


4  The  angels  at  his  birth  rejoice, 
And  sing  his  praise  with  cheerful 

voice ; 
The  shepherds,  hearing   Christ  is 

born, 
To  Jesus,  our  chief  Shepherd,  turn. 

5  Thanks  to  the  Father  now  be  giv'n, 
Who  sent  his  Son  to  us  from  heav'n : 
Thanks  to  the  Son  who  saves  the 

lost, 
Thanks    to    our    Guide    the    Holy 
Ghost. 

48,*     T.  22.     (46.) 

TO-DAY  we  celebrate  the  birth 
Of  Jesus  Christ,  who  came  on  earth 
Man  as  his  property  to  claim, 
And  from  perdition  to  redeem. 

2  Awake,  my  heart ;  my  soul,  re- 

joice; 
Look  who  in  yonder  manger  lies  ; 
Who    is    that  Child,  so  poor  and 

mean  1 
'Tis  he,  who  all  thingrs  doth  sustain. 

3  Welcome,    0    welcome,    noble 

Guest! 
Who  sinners  not  despised  hast, 
But  cam'st  into  our  misery ; 
How  shall  we  pay  due  thanks  to 

thee? 

4  Immanuel,  incarnate  God, 
Prepare  my  heart  for  tliy  abode: 

O  may  I,  through  th}'  aiding  grace, 
In  all  I  do,  show  forth  thy  praise. 

49.     T.  16.     (47.) 

CHRIST  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most 

glorious. 
Now  is  born  ;  O  shout  aloud  ! 
Man  by  him  is  made  victorious ;      ' 
Praise  your  Saviour,  hail  your  God ! 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  on  us  shineth 
Christ  the  Sun  of  righteousness; 
He  to  us  in  love  inclineth, 
Cheers  our   souls   with   pard'ning 

grace. 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  whose    saving 

splendor 
Shines  into  the  darkest  night; 
O  what  praises  shall  we  render 
For  this  neverTceasing  light ! 


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4  Praise  the  Lord,  God  our  Salva- 
tion, 
Praise  him  who  retriev'd  our  loss ; 
Sing-  with  awe  and  love's  sensation; 
Hallelujah,  God  with  us  ! 


T.  585.     (48.) 

HAIL,  thou  wond'rous  infant  stran- 

g:er. 
Born,  lost  Eden  to  re2:ain ; 
Welcome  in  thy  humble  manger, 
Yv'elcome  to  thy  creature  man ! 
Hail  Immanuel  :||:  thou  who  wast 

ere  time  began. 

2  Say,  ye  blest  seraphic  legions. 
What    thus    brought   j^our  Maker 

down? 
Say,  why  did  he  leave  your  regions, 
Why  forsake  his  heav'nly  throne  1 
Notes  melodious  :|j:  tell  the  cause : 

'  Good  will  to  man.' 

3  We  this  offer'd  Saviour  needed. 
Hence  we  join  your  theme  with  joy  ; 
We  by  none  vrill  be  exceeded, 
While  we  laud  this  mystery. 
And"  with  wonder  :||:  God  incarnate 

glorify. 

51.*     T.  10.     (1002.) 

THE  Sun  of  grace  is  rising, 
Man  with  his  beams  rejoicing; 
He  renders  undone  sinners 
Life's  glorious  heirs  and  winners. 

2  God  makes  with  man  his  dwel- 
ling. 
Free  grace  and  truth  revealing ; 
Assumeth,  cloth'd  in  weakness. 
Of  sinful  flesh  the  likeness. 

S  What  welcome  shall  I  give  thee, 
Or  how  shall  I  receive  thee, 
Thou  long-predicted  Saviour, 
In  whom  the  lost  find  favor  1 

4  Accept  our  pray'rs  and  praises, 
O  lovely  infant  Jesus, 

While  at  thy  humble  manger 
We  hail  thee,  heav'nly  stranger ! 

5  By  all  in  earth  and  heaven, 
To  God  be  glory  given, 
Who,  by  compassion  moved, 
Gave  up  his  Son  beloved. 


6  Here,  of  Christ's  incarnation, 
And  death,  we  make  confession. 
There,  shall  his  love  unbounded 
In  nobler  strains  be  sounded. 

52,*     T.  83.     (1003.) 

TRULY  that  eventful  day, 

When  the  God  of  our  salvation 
Helpless  in  a  manger  lay. 
Of  our  bliss  laid  the  foundation; 
Centuries  had  never  gain'd, 
What  He  then  for  man  obtain'd. 

2  But  why  do  we  Jesus  see 
Thus  assuming  human  nature  ? 

Ah  !  'twas  done  for  me,  for  me. 

To  redeem  a  wretched  creature, 
Even  me,  yea  thousands  more, 
Yet  as  mine  I  him  adore. 

3  Of  such  love  what  mortal  can 
Fathom  the  unbounded  ocean  ? 
God,  the  Holy  One,  loves  man; 

Sink,  my  soul,  in  deep  devotion! 
First  in  love  the  plan  He  laid. 
And  man  in  his  image  made. 

4  When  this  favor'd  creature  fell. 
Forfeiting  his  Lord's  communion, 

And  with  Satan,  sin  and  hell 
Formed  a  rebellious  union, 

Still  with  love  lost  man  He  sought, 
And   with   blood   and    torments 
bought. 

5  Stronger  far  his  love  than  death ! 
Yeabefore  the  world's  foundation. 

Ere  first  creatures  drew  their  breath, 

Or  the  elements  took  station, 
Worms  or  seraphs  had  their  place, 
Fixed  stood  his  scheme  of  grace. 

6  Who  would  venture  to  explain. 
With  what  holy  exultation 

He  foretold  his  blood-bought  gain, 
What  the  heav'nly  hosts'  sensa- 
tion. 
When  with  joy  and  wonder  mix'd, 
They  beheld  his  purpose  fix'd  ? 

7  Scarce    had   Adam    fall'n   from 

grace, 

Ev'n  in  paradise  ensnared. 
When  with  parent's  tenderness 

God  his  will  to  save  declared ; 
Should  not  such  great  mercy  move 
All  to  praise,  adore  and  Ipve  } 


OF  CHRIST. 


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8  See  th'  almighty  God  descend, 
At  the  time  by  him  directed, 

Thirty  years  on  earth  to  spend, 
As  a  man  despis'd,  rejected. 
As  a  victim  to  be  slain. 
His  love's  purpose  to  obtain. 

9  What  sure  prophecies  foretold. 
And  mysterious  types  depicted. 

Sacred  covenants  of  old. 

Solemn  promises  predicted, 
All  was  made  Amen  and  Yea, 
On  that  great  evejitful  day. 

10  What  shall  I  now  give  to  thee  1 
Take  my  heart  as  a  thank-off'- 

ring : 
What  hast  thou  not  done  for  mc. 

By  that  life  of  wo  and  suff 'ring  ] 
This  restores  far  more  than  all 

1  had  lost  by  Adam's  fall. 

53.     T.  585. 

MAN,  by  Satan's  wiles  deceived, 
Forfeited  God's  image  bright: 
But  Christ  hath  this  loss  retrieved, 
Brought  redemption's  plan  to  light : 
Glorious  myst'ry  !  God  revealed 
In  the  flesh  our  fall  made  good. 

2  He  the  Mighty,  He  the  Holy, 
Condescends  with  man  to  dwell. 
See  your  Saviour,  meek  and  lowly, 
Hail  your  God,  Immanuel! 

We  wait  for  him :  He  will  save  us: 
In  his  name  we  will  be  glad. 

.3  We  unite  to  render  praises 
Unto  our  incarnate  God  : 
Sing  Hosanna  to  Christ  Jesus, 
Who  assum'd  our  flesh  and  blood  : 
Blessed,  blessed,  He  that  cometh 
In  the  name  of  God  the  Lord. 

4  Happy  they  who  here  adore  him, 
As  he  in  a  manger  la)^, 
Unconfounded  they  before  him 
Will  appear  and  hear  him  say : 
'  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, 
'  In  my  bliss  and  glory  share.' 

54.     T.  582.     (lOOG.) 

REJOICE  in  Jesus'  birth, 

To  us  a  Son  is  giv'n, 
To  us  a  Child  is  born  on  earth, 

Who  made  both  earth  and  heav'n, 
C  2 


2  His  arm  supports  the  sky. 

The  universe  sustains  ;       [high, 
The  God  supreme,  the  Lord  most 
The  Kinjr  Messiah  reigns. 

3  His  name,  his  nature,  soar 
Beyond  the  angels'  ken. 

He,  whom  th'  angelic  hosts  adore. 
Now  pleads  the  cause  of  men. 

4  Our  Counsellor  we  praise, 
Our  Advocate  above. 

Who  daily  in  his  church  displays 
His  miracles  of  love. 

5  Th'  Almighty  God  is  He, 
Author  of  life  and  bliss. 

The  Father  of  eternity. 

The  glorious  Prince  of  peace. 


55. 


T. 


btio. 


(1004.) 

HEAR,  ye  sinners;  peace  and  par- 
Freely  offer'd,  glad  receive;  [don. 

Nor  your  hearts  yet  longer  harden. 
Hear  his  voice  and  ye  shall  live; 

'  To  God  glory  in  the  liighest, 

'  On  earth  peace,  good  will  to 
men !' 

2  Meek  and  lowly  see  your  Saviour 
Meet  returning  prodigals ; 

He  receives  them  into  favor. 

Therefore  come, 'tis  God  who  calls: 
'  Unto  us  a  Son  is  given, 
'  Unto  us  a  Child  is  born.' 

3  Now  to  Bethle'm  we're  invited. 
Or  to  Calv'ry,  hun  to  know. 

But  ere  long  we  shall  be  cited. 
When  the  trump  of   God    shall 
blow, 
'Fore  the  presence  of  his  glory. 
As  the  Judge  of  quick  and  dead. 

4  Then  on  clouds  in  glory  seated, 
He'll  pronounce  their  final  doom, 

Who,  while  here,  tho'  ol\  entreated. 

For  Immanuel  found  no  room. 
Gracious  Saviour!  since  thoucallest. 
May  not  one  of  us  refuse. 

5  May  we  all  then  stand  before  thee, 
Giv'n  unto  thee  without  loss. 

As  thy  saints,  who  here  adore  thee. 

In  the  manger,  on  the  cross ; 
'  To  God  glory  in  the  highest, 
'  On  earth  peace,  good  will  to  men,* 


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56.  T.  16.     (1007.) 
WELCOME,     blessed     heav'nly 

strano-er  ! 
Open,  Holy  Ghost,  mine  eyes, 
Lead  me  to  my  Saviour's  manger. 
Show  me  where  my  Jesus  lies. 

2  0  most  ]\Iio-hty,  O  most  Holy, 
Far  above  the  seraphs'  thought ! 

Zion,  view  thy  King^,  as  lowly 
As  inspired  prophets  taught. 

57,  T.  585.     (1005.) 

PEACE  on  earth!  heav'n  is  pro- 
claiming: 
Peace,  descending  from  above, 
Peace,  good  will,  lost  man  reclaim- 
ing. 
Peace  from  God,  God  who  is  love! 
Peace  in  Jesus,  :||:  Peace,  that  never 
shall  remove. 

2  Glory  to  our  great  Creator, 
Glory  in  the  highest  strain, 

Glory  to  the  Mediator, 

Both  from  angels  and  from  men: 

To  Immanuel  :i|:  all  the  glory  doth 
pertain. 

58.  T.  22.     (49.) 

MAKER  of  all  things.  Lord    our 

God, 
Now    veil'd    in   feeble    flesh   and 

blood. 
To  reconcile  and  set  ns  free 
From  endless  wo  and  misery ; 

2  What   heights,  what    depths    of 

love  divine 
In  thy  blest  incarnation  shine! 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  unite  their  lays 
To  magnify  thy  boundless  grace. 

59.  T.  11.     (50.) 

HOSANNA  to  the  royal  Son 
Of  David's  ancient  line! 

His  natures  two,  his  person  one, 
Mysterious  and  divine. 

2  The  Root  of  David  here  we  find, 
And  Offspring  is  the  same; 

Eternity  and  time  are  join'd 
In  our  Immanuel's  name. 


3  Blest  He  that  comes  to  wretched 
men. 

With  peaceful  news  from  heav'n! 
Hosannas  in  the  highest  strain. 

To  Christ  the  Lord  be  giv'n! 


■■     T.  155.     (51.) 

0  THOU  Day-spring  from  on  high! 

When  we,  lost  in  deepest  wonder, 

Duly  ponder 

On  thy  love  in  coming  down 

From  thy  throne. 

To  save  sinners  from  damnation. 

For  thy  love  and  great  compassion 

Thee  we  praise,  thank  and  adore. 

61.*     T.  14.     (52.) 

A  WOND'ROUS   change    Christ 
with  us  makes; 

The  praise  is  his  alone  ; 
His  own  t'impart,  our  nature  takes, 

To  raise  us  to  his  throne. 

2  In  servant's  form,  lo!  he  appears, 

Our  freedom  to  obtain; 
To   show  his  love,  our  shame  he 
bears, 

And  glory  thus  we  gain. 

62.*     T.  14.     (53.) 
BOTH  to  the  seraph  and  the  worm, 

God's  goodness  doth  abound. 
He  calms  the  sea,  calls  forth  the 
storm, 
And  fructifies  the  ground. 

2  But  yet  his  mercy  to  man's  race 
More  richly  was  display'd; 

He  pitied  us  in  our  distress. 
And  therefore  flesh  was  made: 

3  That  he  as  man  might  sympathise 
With  every  grief  we  feel. 

And,  being  made  a  sacrifice. 
With  blood  our  pardon  seal. 

63.     T.  240.     (54.) 
ALL  hail,  Immanuel, 
Eternal  Word,  all  hail ! 
O  Jesus,  sinner's  friend. 
Whose  mercy  knows  no  end, 
Love  made  thee  condescend 
With  men  to  make  abode, 
And,  veil'd  in  flesh  and  blood, 


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To  bring-  us  nigfh  to  God ; 
Thy  sacred  name  we  bless, 

Jesus,  Jesus, 

Full  of  truth  and  power; 

Blessed,  blessed, 

Blessed  evermore ! 

64.     T.  586.     (55.) 
I  WILL  rejoice  in  God  my  Saviour, 

And  magnify  this  act  of  love ; 
I'm  lost  in  wonder  at  his  favor. 
Which  him  to  leave  his  throne 
could  move. 
To  take  upon  him  human  nature. 
To  suffer  for  his  wretched  creature. 
Dire  anguish,  keenest  pain, 
And  death-pangs  to  sustain. 

My  soul  to  gain. 

65.     T.  159.     (1009.) 

WISDOM    and    pow'r  to    Christ 
belong, 

W^ho  left  his  glorious  throne. 
The  new,  the  blessed  gospel-song 

Is  due  to  him  alone ; 
Join  all  on  earth  in  Jesus'  praise. 
Join  with  the  highest  seraphs'  lays: 

To  us,  to  us  God's  Son  is  giv'n, 

The  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n. 

66.     T.  167. 

COME,  thou  universal  blessing. 
Thou,  the  woman's  promis'd  seed; 

Perfect  bliss  and  joy  unceasing. 
Deign   throughout  the   earth  to 
spread :  I 


By  thy  holy  incarnation. 

Life,  and  death,  our  guilt  remove, 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation. 

Bless  us  with  thy  heav'nly  love. 

67.     T.  205.     (1008.) 

GRACIOUS   Saviour,    mov'd   by 
love. 

Thou  the  lofty  heav'ns  didst  bow, 
Thou  didst  leave  thy  throne  above. 

With  lost  man  to  dwell  below; 
Here  among  us  thou  wilt  be, 

We  rejoice  alone  in  thee. 
Here  thy  name  we  will  record, 

O  Immanuel,  our  Lord, 

68.     T.249. 
WITH  awe  and  deeply  bow'd, 
We  praise  :||:  th'  incarnate  God, 
Who  took  our  flesh  and  blood ; 
Unto  the  child  at  Bethlehem, 
Whose   birth    th'    angelic    choirs 

proclaim. 
We  our  thank-off'rings  bring. 
And  grateful  sing 
Praise  to  our  heav'nly  King. 

69.*     T.  39.     (57.) 
TO  God  our  Immanuel  made  flesh 

as  we  are. 
Our   Friend,    our    Redeemer,   and 

Brother  most  dear. 
Be  honour  and  glory!  Let  with  one 

accord. 
All  peo])le  say,  Amen !  Give  praise 

to  the  Lord. 


IV.    The  JVame  of  Jesus y  and  his  Walk  on  Earths 


70.*     T.  146.     (58.) 
LORD  Jesus,  when  I  trace 

Thee  as  the  great  Creator, 
With  fear  I  hide  my  face  ; 

But  when  in  human  nature 
I  see  thy  deep  distress. 

And  lowliness  of  heart, 
I  freely  must  confess 

That  thou  my  Brother  art. 


2  Therefore  I'll  thee  adore 

With  deep  humiliation, 
And  own  thee  evermore 

Lord  of  tlie  whole  creation; 
But  thy  humanity. 

Thy  birth,  thy  life,  and  death, 
Unite  my  soul  to  thee. 

While  here  on  earth  I  breathe. 


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NAME  OF  JESUS. 


71.  1:^.14.     (59.) 

HOW   sweet  the  name  of  Jesus 

To  a  believer's  ear!  [sounds 

It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his 

wounds, 

And  drives  away  his  fear. 

3  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole. 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 

'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Jesus!  the  Reckon  which  I  build, 
My  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 

My  never-failing  Treas'ry  fill'd 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus!    my  Shepherd,    Saviour, 

Friend, 
My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King ; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring.  [End, 

5  Weak  are  the  efforts  of  my  heart. 
And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 

But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then  I  would  thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath ; 
And  may  thy  saving  Jesus-name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

72.  T.  14.     (60.) 

JESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name, 
'Tis  music  to  my  ear ; 

1  gladly  would  thy  praises  sound. 

That    earth    and    heav'n   might 
hear. 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 
In  thee  is  all  my  trust ; 

Jewels  to  me  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  O  may  thy  name  still  cheer  my 

heart. 
And  shed  its  fragrance  there ! 
The  noblest  balm  for  all  its  wounds. 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

4  I'll  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name. 
With  my  last  lab'ring  breath; 

When  speechless,  thou  shalt  be  my 
My  joy  in  life  and  death,     [hope. 


73,*     T.  58.     (61.) 

SACRED  name  of  Jesus, 
So  great  and  holy, 
That  all   our    tongues   can  never 
praise  thee  truly : 

'Fore  thee  we  bow. 

2  Saving  name  of  Jesus, 

In  which  salvation        [and  nation, 

Is  preach'd  to  every  kindred,  tongue 

Might  all  thee  praise ! 

3  Blessed  name  of  Jesus, 

How  efficacious  [us ! 

To  save,  to  sanctify  and  to  preserve 

Thee  we  adore. 

4  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 

Name  so  revered  [be  wearied 

By  all   believers ;  they  can  ne'er 

In  praising  thee. 

5  Name  for  ever  sacred. 
For  ever  precious ; 

Let  all  within  us  echo  Jesus,  Jesus ! 
For  evermore. 

74.     T.  119.     (62.) 

JESUS'  name  :1|: 
Source  of  life  and  happiness; 

In  this  name  true  consolation 
Mourning  sinners  may  possess; 

Here  is  found  complete  salvation: 
Blessed  Jesus,  we  thy  name  will 
praise 
All  our  days.  :||: 

2  God  with  us,  :||: 

God  appears  in  human  frame; 

In  his  name  rejoice  with  gladness, 
Since  to  save  lost  man  he  came; 
None  need  sink  in  hopeless  sad- 
ness. 
For  Immanuel  is  now  with  us, 
God  with  us.  :||: 

75.     T.  11.     (63.) 
.lESUS  is  our  highest  good, 
He  hath  sav'd  us  by  his  blood ; 
May  we  love  him  evermore, 
And  his  saving  name  adore. 

2  Jesus,  when  stern  justice  said, 
'  Man  his  life  hath  forfeited, 
'  Vengeance  follows  by  decree,' 
Cry'd,  'Inflict  it  all  on  me.' 


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3  Jesus  g-ives  us  life  and  peace, 
Faith,  and  love,  and  holiness; 
Ev'ry  blessing,  great  or  small, 
Jesus  for  us  purchas'd  all. 

4  Jesus  therefore  let  us  own, 
Jesus  we'll  exalt  alone, 
Jesus  hath  our  sins  forgiv'n, 
Jesus'  blood  procur'd  us  heav'n. 

76.     T.  1-1.     (G4.) 

MY  God  a  man!  a  man  indeed, 

An  Infant  truly  poor; 
Born,  for  a  sinful  race  to  bleed, 

Salvation  to  procure. 

2  Who  can  describe  the  loveliness, 
Which  was,  blest  Child,  in  thee] 

Thy  whole    deportment    heav'nly 
grace, 
And  true  humility. 

3  According-  to  th'  appointed  plan 
My  infant  Saviour  grew. 

In  favor  both  with  God  and  man, 
In  years  and  stature  too. 

4  My   Saviour    learned    Joseph's 

trade, 
Was  call'd  acarpenter,(Mark  6. 3) 
And  therefore,  that  he  earn'd  his 

bread. 
We  justly  may  infer. 

5  Often  oppress'd  with  human  care 
He  to  his  Father  sighs. 

Or  spends  the  night  in  fervent  pray'r. 
And  offers  tears  and  cries. 

6  Agfain,  as  Teacher  of  Mankind 
I  see  my  humble  Lord  : 

How  cheerfully  was  he  inelin'd 
To  preach  the  saving  word  ! 

7  To  comfort  men  was  his  delight, 
To  help  them  in  distress; 

He  ready  was  by  day  and  night. 
To  pardon,  heal  and  bless. 

8  Oft  he  was  hungry,  spent  and  sad, 
In  his  own  world  a  guest. 

And  of  his  own  no  place  he  had, 
His  weary  head  to  rest. 

9  Ah,  might  my  heart  a  mirror  be. 
Reflecting  Jesus'  grace, 

Tliat  all,  who  my  behavior  see. 
May  some  resemblance  trace. 


10  Grant  me  that  meek  and  lowly 
mind. 

Thou  hast  on  earth  display 'd, 
Which  in  thy  holy  life  I  find. 

My  Pattern,  Lord  and  Head. 

77,*     T.  1G8.     (lOlL) 

MAN  of  sorrows  and  acquainted 
With  our  griefs,  what  shall  we 
say] 
Never  language  yet  hath  painted 
All  the  woes,  that  on  thee  lay  : 
Had  Iseentheecloth'd  in  weakness, 
Bearing  our  reproach  and  sickness, 
To  attend  thee  day  and  night 
Would  have  been  my  heart's  delight. 

2  O  that  to  this  heav'nly  stranger 
I  had  here  my  homage  paid, 

From  his  first  sigh  in  the  manger, 

Till  he  cried :  '  'Tis  finished :' 
That  first  sigh  had  consecrated 
Me  his  own,  and  I  had  waited 
On  him  from  his  infancy, 
In  a  constant  liturgy. 

3  Walking,  speaking,  in  devotion, 
Far  to  fields  or  forests  stray 'd, 

I  had  watched  ev'ry  motion. 

And  my  Lord  my  pattern  made: 
More  have  angels  ne'er  desired, 
Than  on  him,  or  far  retired. 
Or  at  home,  awake,  asleep, 
Fix'd  their  wond'ring  eyes  to  keep. 

4  Tell  me,  little  flock  beloved. 
Ye,  on  Avhom  shone  Jesus'  face, 

Whatwithin  your  souls  then  moved, 
When  ye  felt  his  kind  embrace? 

0  disciple,  once  most  blessed. 
As  a  bosom  friend  caressed, 
Sa}',  could  e'er  into  thy  mind 

Other  objects  entrance  find? 

5  Oft  to  pray'r,  by  night  retreated, 
See   him   from  all  search  with- 
drawn; 

Tearful  eyes,  and  sighs  repeated 
Witness'd     still     the     morning 
dawn; 
There,  where  he  made  intercession, 

1  had  pour'd  forth  my  confession. 
And  where  for  my  sins  he  wept. 
Praying,  I  the  watch  had  kept, 


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NAME  OP  JESUS,  AND  HIS 


6  Should  I  thus  to  thee  have  cleaved 
'Midst  thy  poverty  and  woes, 

On  thee,  as  my  Lord,  believed. 
Or  perhaps  have  joined  thy  foes'? 

Ah  !  thy  mercy  I  had  spurned ; 

But  thyself  my  heart  has  turned; 

Now  thou  know'st,  beneath,  above. 

Nought  compar'd  with  thee  I  love. 

78,     T.  11.     (65.) 

SEE,  my  soul,  God  ever  blest, 
In  the  flesh  made  manifest ! 
Human  nature  he  assumes. 
He,  to  ransom  sinners,  comes. 

2  He  fulfill'd  all  righteousness, 
Standing  in  the  sinner's  place ; 
From  the  manger  to  the  cross. 
All  he  did,  he  did  for  us : 

3  All  our  woes  he  did  retrieve, 
He  expir'd  that  we  might  live ; 
By  his  stripes  our  wounds  are  heal'd. 
By  his  blood  our  pardon's  seal'd. 

4  Lord,  conform  us  to  thy  death, 
Raise  us  to  new  life  by  faith. 
Through  thy  resurrection's  pow'r. 
May  we  praise  thee  evermore. 

5  Circumcise  our  sinful  hearts; 
Purify  our  inward  parts ; 
Lord,  destroy  the  carnal  mind. 
That  in  thee  we  peace  may  find. 

6  In  thy  righteousness  array'd. 
Let  us  triumph  and  be  glad; 
Let  us  walk  with  thee  in  white, 
Let  us  see  thy  face  in  light. 

79.*     T.  14.     (66.) 

IMMANUEL'S  meritorious  tears 
Assuage  our  ev'ry  pain,  [pray'rs, 

His    bitter    sutf'rings,    cries    and 
Our  fav'rite  theme  remain. 

2  When   Jesus'   suff'ring  life  we 
In  ev'ry  scene  we  find,       [trace. 

That  he  a  man  of  sorrows  was. 
Though  of  unspotted  mind. 

3  All  they  who  w^eeping  now  go 

forth. 
And  bear  the  precious  seed. 
May  in  our  Saviour's  walk  on  earth 
Pattern  and  comfort  read, 


4  Among  the  evils  of  the  fall^ 
Which  soul  and  body  grieve, 

This  the  most  dreadful  is  of  all, 
That  sin  to  us  doth  cleave. 

5  Whene'er  the  Holy  Ghost  dis- 
To  our  benighted  hearts,    [plays 

That  we  are  wretched,  vile  and  base, 
And  light  to  us  imparts, 

6  How  do  we  blush  with  conscious 

shame. 
While  tears  of  anguish  flow  ! 
And  did  we  not  the  suff'ring  Lamb, 
The  Friend  of  sinners  know  ; 

7  Despairing,we  should  never  cease, 

To  weep  most  bitter  tears  ; 
But  faith  in  Jesus'  saving  grace 
The  mourning  sinner  cheers. 

8  When  we  have  that  great  bliss 

attain'd 
To  find,  that  in  all  need 
Christ  is  our  Counsellor  and  Friend, 
Then  are  we  help'd  indeed. 

9  O  'tis  the  greatest  happiness, 
When  of  his  peace  divine 

We  have  a  feeling,  and  he  says; 
'  Fear  not,  for  thou  art  mine.' 

10  Our  thankful  tears  then  testify 
That  Jesus  w^ept  for  us. 

And  we,  possessing  heav'nlyjoy. 
For  him  count  all  things  loss. 

1 1  Yet  tears  of  grief  at  times  bedew 
Our  cheeks,  while  here  we  stay ; 

When  we  in  heav'n  his  face  shall 
view. 
He'll  wipe  all  tears  away. 

80.     T.  14.     (67.) 
0  MY  dear  Saviour,when  thy  cares. 

Thy  toils  for  me  I  read. 
My  eyes  run  o'er  with  grateful  tears. 

And  I  bow  down  my  head. 

2  Thy  suff'ring  life  I  cannot  trace, 
Or  read  thy  sacred  word. 

But  I'm  o'ercome  with  thankfulness 
To  thee,  my  gracious  Lord. 

3  What  am  I,  Lord,  that  thou  so 

much 
Shouldst  love  and  value  me  1 
Vile  dust  I  am,  yet  thou  for  such 
Didst  bear  thy  misery. 


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81,*     T.  22.     (68.) 

MY  dear  Redeemer,  God  and  Lord, 

1  read  my  duty  in  thy  word ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Set  forth  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy 

zeal. 
Such  def 'rence  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love  and  meekness  so  divine, 

1  would  transcribe  and  make  them 

mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnio-ht 

air, 
Witness'd  the  fervor  of  thy  pray'r; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew. 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  vict'ry  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern ;  let  me  bear 
More  likeness  of  thine  imanfe  here; 
And  at  thy  right  hand  me  confess, 
Arrayed  in  thy  righteousness. 

82.     T.  79.     (70.) 

THE  wise  men  from  the  east  ador'd 
The  infant  Jesus  as  their  Lord, 

Brought  gifts  to  him  their  King: 
Jesus,  grant  us  thy  light,  that  we 
The  way  may  find,  and  unto  thee 

Our  hearts,  our  all,  a  tribute  bring. 

2  May  Jesus  Christ,  the  spotless 

Lamb, 
Who  to  the  temple  humbly  came 
The  legal  rights  to  pay, 


Subdue  our  proud  and  stubborn  will, 
That  we  his  precepts  may  fulfil, 
Whate'er  rebellious  nature  say. 

83.     T.  14.     (7L) 

SERVANT  of  all,  to  toil  for  man 
Thou  wouldst  not,  Lord,  refuse : 

Thy  majesty  did  not  disdain 
To  be  emplcy'd  for  us. 

2  In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 
Let  me  show  forth  thy  praise ; 

Thy  bright  example  still  pursue 
Through  all  my  future  days. 

3  By  faith  thro'  outward  cares  I  go, 
From  all  distraction  free; 

My  hands  alone  engag'd  below. 
My  spirit  still  with  thee. 

4  When  thou,  my  Saviour,  shalt  ap- 

pear, 
Then  gladly  may  I  cry,         [here 
'  The  work  thou  gavest  me  while 
'  Is  done — to  thee  I  fly.' 

84.*     T.  22.     (72.) 

WHEN  we,  in  spirit,  Jesus  see, 
Array'd  in  frail  humanity, 

As  toiling,  sleeping,  or  awake, 
Abas'd  we  own, 'twas  for  our  sake, 

2  May  all  those  blessings  on  us  flow. 
And  in  our  lives  their  virtue  show. 

Which  from  the  manger  to  the  cross, 
Thou,  Lord,  hast  merited  for  us. 


V. 


The  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ,  and 
his  Resting  in  the  Grave. 


85.     T.  111.     (73.) 
W  HAT  human  mind  can  trace  the 

condescension 
Of  our  almighty  Maker's  love  to 
maul  [scan; 

No  angel  can  the  hidden  myst'ry 
Redeeming  love,  thou  art  past  com- 
prehension !  [can  prove, 
Yet  by  the  Spirit's  teaching  we 
From  Jesus'  agony,  that  God  is  love. 


2    Pursue,    my   soul,    the    sacred 

,  meditation,  [God; 

And  view  the  agonizing  Lamb  of 

See  him  oppressed  with  the  pon- 

d'rous  load 
Of  all  thy  sins,  to  purchase  thy 

salvation : 
Heriseth  with  a  heart-affecting  look. 
And  with  his  foU'wers  passeth  Ce- 

dron's  brook. 


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3  My   spirit    now,   with    solemn, 

deep  devotion, 
Doth  follow  Jesus  to  Gethsemane ; 
There   he,    on    my  account,    doth 

weep  and  pray,  [potion : 

O'ercome  with  horror  at  the  bitter 
Yet  to  his  Father's  will  he  is  re- 

sign'd ; 
Grant  me,  dear  Jesus,  thy  obedient 

mind. 

4  I  see  my  Saviour  kneeling",  g-roan- 

ing,  weeping,  [prays  for  me, 
He  prostrates  on  the  ground  and 
Yea,    trembling  wrestleth    in    an 

agony;  [are  sleeping, 

And   while  his   sad    disciples   all 
His  soul  in  grief,  his  eyes  in  tears 

are  drown'd, 
His  sweat  as  drops  of  blood  falls  to 

the  ground. 

5  By  all  thy  grief,  thy  tears  and 

supplications. 

Thy  bloody  sweat,  thy  bitter  agony; 

O  grant  that  I  may  love  thee  ar- 
dently; [consolation! 

Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  life  and 

Whene'er  temptation  would  my 
soul  beset, 

I'll  pray  to  thee,  and  think  of  Olivet. 

86.     T.  79.     (74.) 
BEHOLD!  how  in  Gethsemane 
Th'  incarnate  God  doth  sweat  for 
thee 
Till  drops  of  blood  fall  down ; 
For   thee   the   Lord  lies  prostrate 
there,  [pray'r, 

Hear    his    thrice-utter'd   mournful 
Mark  ev'ry  dol'rous  sigh  and  groan. 

2  I'm  lost  in  wonder  and  amaze ; 
Here  I'll  abide  and  melt  and  gaze, 

'Tis  God's  beloved  Son  ! 
How  heavy  is  the  weight  he  bears  ! 
His  soul  is  fill'd  with  grief  and  fears, 
Lo !  now  the  bitter  cup  comes  on. 

8  Lord,  dost  thou  suffer  thus  for  mel 
Dost  thou  endure  such  misery, 

To  give  me  life  and  peace? 
Then  will  I  henceforth  ne'er  forget. 
That  thou  didst  on  Mount  Olivet, 
By  pray 'rs  and  tears  gain  my  release. 


87.     T.  96.     (75.) 

OFTEN  I  call  to  mind  the  place 
Gethsemane,  to  which  the  Lamb 

Who  lov'd  to  be  in  loneliness, 
With  his  disciples  often  came, 

Where,  out  of  boundless  love  to  me, 

He  wrestled  in  an  agony. 

2  There,  overwhelm'd  with  grief, 

he  said : 
'  My  soul  is  sorrowful  to  death;' 
And  suiF'ring  freely  in  my  stead, 

He  drank  the  bitter  cup  of  wrath! 
Now  on  his  knees,  then  on  his  face, 
He  weeps,  and  sweats,  and  bleeds, 
and  prays. 

3  So  lov'd  me  the  eternal  God, 
That  he  became  the  Son  of  man, 

And  took  my  sins'  prodigious  load; 
My   soul,    admire   his   gracious 

plan ! 
Thy  stripes,   thy  guilt  and  curse 

he  bore ; 
Believe,  and  thankfully  adore. 

88.*     T.  99.     (76.) 

MOST  awful  sight  I  my  heart  doth 

break. 
Oh !  it  can  ne'er  my  mind  forsake. 
How  thou  for  me  hast  wept  and 

prayed : 
Might  I  for  thy  soul's  agony, 
When  wrestling  with  death  bitterly^ 
Lord,  as  thy  trophy  be  displayed  ! 

89.*     T.  36.     (77.) 

GOD,  in  a  garden,  suffers  in  our 

nature  !  [every  creature  ; 

He  faints,  who  cheers  and  comforts 

An  angel   strengthens  his  Creator 

yonder :       Adore  and  wonderl 


9( 


T.  54.     (78.) 


GO,  congregation,  gro  and  see 
Thy  Saviour  in  Gethsemane  ; 
Here  is  a  scene  which  with  amaze 
Must  strike  thee ;  here  astonish'd 
gaze  :  Thy  Maker  prays! 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


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91.*     T.  185.     (79.) 
jMY  Redeemer,  overwhelm'd  with 
Went  to  Olivet  for  me ;  [anguish, 
There   he   kneels,   his  heart   doth 
heave  and  languish 
In  a  bitter  agony;  [senses, 

Fear  and  horror  seize  his  soul  and 
For  the  hour  of  darkness  now  com- 
mences ; 
Ah,  how  doth  he  weep  and  groan, 
For  rebellious  man  t'  atone! 

2How  is  Jesus'  sacred  soul  oppressed 

With  our  sins'  prodigious  load ! 
Thoucrh  an  angel  comforts  the  dis- 
tressed 
Weak  and  fainting  Lamb  of  God, 
Yet  what   trembling   seizeth   him 
all  over,  [age  cover, 

Tears  and  sweat  and  blood  his  vis- 
And  in  drops  fall  on  the  ground, 
While  his  heart  in  grief  is  drown'd. 

3  Stripes   and  cruel  mock'ries  he 

endured. 
Meek  and  patient,  in  our  stead ; 
How  are  Jesus'  gracious  e3^es  ob- 
scured :  [head ; 
View   his    wounded    back    and 
He  whom  thorns  and  scourges  lace- 
rated, [ated : 
Is  the  Lord,  who  all  things  hath  cre- 
Ah!  his  suff'rings,  pain  and  wo, 
Make  mine  eyes  with  tears  o'erflow. 

4  See  him  bear  his  cross,  in  deep 

affliction. 
On  his  sore  and  wounded  back. 
Led  to  Calvary  for  crucifixion. 
Where  his  limbs  they  stretch  and 

rack ;  [tor, 

As  a  lamb  he's  led  unto  the  slaiijxh- 
And  Ills  soul  is  poured  out  like  water; 
Vinegar  and  gall  he  tastes. 
While  his  sutf 'ring  body  wastes. 

5  Now  behold  him  weeping,  bleed- 

ing, crying, 
'Midst  two    thieves,    upon    the 
cross;  [dying, 

Lo,  he  bows  his  sacred  head ;  and 

Life  eternal  gains  for  us. 
Lord,  afford  us  all  thy  Spirit's  unc- 
tion, [punction: 
To  consider  this  with  heart's  com- 
D 


Might  our  words  and  actions  prove 
That  we  know  thy  dying  love. 

G  Our  enraptur'd  hearts  shall  ne'er 

be  weary 
On  our  d)4ng  Lord  to  gaze; 
At  his  cross,  in  faith,  we  wish  to 

tarry. 
There  shall  be  our  hiding  place. 
May  his  dying  look  remain  engraven 
On  our  hearts :  for  pardon,  life  and 

heaven. 
Our  Redeemer  then  procur'd. 
When  he  death  for  us  endur'd. 

7  Therefore  all  his  agony  and  pas- 
And  his  sin-atoning  death,    [sion. 

Shall  remain,   through   grace,  our 
faith's  foundation, 
Vv^hile  we  draw  our  vital  breath: 
Thus  shall  neither  honour,  wealth, 
nor  pleasures,  [sures ; 

Rob  our  souls  of  everlastino-  trea- 
Jesus,  both  by  day  and  night. 
Shall  remain  our  sole  delight. 

8  Could  we   tune  our  hearts  and 

voices  higher 
Than  man's  most  exalted  lays. 
Yet,  till  join'd  to  the  celestial  choir. 
Cold  would  prove  our  warmest 

praise.  [sion, 

Jesus'  love  exceeds  all  comprehen- 
But   our   love   to    him   we   scarce 

dare  mention  ; 
We  may  weep  beneatli  his  cross, 
But  he  wept  and  bled  for  us. 

9  O  delightful  theme,  past  all  ex- 

pression; 
'  Thy  Redeemer  died  for  thee!' 
Ah,  this  prompts  my  deepest  adora- 
tion. 
When  I  hear,  '  He  died  for  me.' 
Might  my  thoughts,  my  words  and 
whole  behavior,  [Saviour; 

Prove  that  I  believe  in  Christ  my 
Yea,  my  love  to  Jesus  show 
His  to  me  in  all  I  do. 

10  Lamb  of  God  !    thou   shalt  re- 

main for  ever 
Of  our  songs  the  only  theme ; 
For  thy  boundless  love,  thy  grace 
and  favor. 
We  will  praise  thy  saving  name: 


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That  for   our  transgressions  thou 
wast  wounded,  [sounded, 

Shall   by  us  in  nobler  strains  be 
When  we,  perfected  in  love, 
Once  shall  join  the  church  above. 

92.*     T.  151.     (80.) 
THOU  Source  of  my  salvation, 

Thou  Conqu'ror  of  my  death, 
Who  didst  as  my  oblation. 

In  torments  yield  thy  breath ; 
Who  bar'st  the  dreadful  sentence 

Due  to  our  cursed  race. 
To  screen  my  soul  from  vengeance; 

Accept  my  thanks  and  praise. 

2  I'll  go  with  thee,  my  Saviour, 
Up  to  Mount  Calvary; 

And  view  with  spirit's  fervor 
All  thou  hast  done  for  me. 

Thus,  with  intense  devotion, 
I  follow  thee  each  step, 

While  tender  love's  emotion 
Makes  heart  and  eyes  to  weep. 

3  I  see  my  Saviour  languish 
In  sad  Gethsemane, 

Till  through  his  pores,  in  anguish. 
The  blood  ev'n  forc'd  its  way; 

The  load  which  him  oppresses, 
I,  I  deserv'd  to  feel ; 

The  bloody  sweat  of  Jesus 
Doth  soul  and  body  heal. 

4  My  Saviour  was  betrayed. 
Reproach  and  suff 'rings  met; 

My  sins  the  Lord  conveyed 
'Fore  Pilate's  judgment  seat ; 

These,  these  did  him  deliver 
Into  the  foe's  dire  hand  ; 
should  have  felt  for  ever 
The  pangs  my  God  sustain'd. 

5  Behold  the  man  !  he  beareth 
God's  wrath  and  curse  for  us: 

A  crown  of  thorns  he  weareth, 
For  us  endures  the  cross. 

There  to  complete  his  passion, 
His  sorrows,  pain  and  wo, 

His  blood  for  our  salvation 
In  copious  streams  doth  flow. 

6  Thou  for  thy  foes  entreatest; 
Lord  Jesus  who  was  I  ] 

Thy  friends  thou  not  forgettest ; 
Turn,  Lord,  to  me  thine  eye  ! 


Thy  mouth  now  grace  declare th 

To  the  repenting  thief; 
My  guilty  soul  this  cheereth, 

Of  sinners  I  am  chief. 

7  Thou  anxiously  complainest, 
'  My  God  forsaketh  me  !' 

'  I  thirst,'  thou  then  exclaimest, 
Yet  none  refresheth  thee. 

Thy  passion  being  ended. 
Thou  cry'st,  '  'Tis  finished  ! 

'  My  spirit  be  commended 
'To  God  I'  'Twas  finished. 

8  My  heart  with  love  is  glowing, 
I  see  my  Saviour  die ; 

His  head  I  see  him  bowing, 
This  brought  me  endless  joy! 

He  gave  his  soul  an  off  'ring 
For  sin,  that  I  might  live ; 

He  sav'd  me  by  his  suff 'ring, 
To  him  myself  I  give. 

9  Thou  God  of  my  salvation, 
In  whom  I  trust  by  faith. 

Who  hast  for  my  transgression 
Lain  in  the  dust  of  death ; 

I  place  upon  thy  merit, 

While  here,  my  confidence ; 

And  will  commend  my  spirit 
To  thee,  when  I  go  hence. 

10  Lord,  grant  me  thy  salvation 
And  peace  divine,  I  pray. 

While  here  'midst  tribulation 

On  earth  below  I  stay; 
Till  I  shall  stand  before  thee, 

And  for  redeeming  grace, 
With  all  the  saints  in  glory, 

My  Hallelujah  raise. 

93.*     T.  594.     (81.) 

W^ITH  my  sins'   heavy  load  op- 
pressed. 
In  spirit  I  my  Saviour  view, 
I  see  him  mourning  and  distressed, 
While  floods  of  tears  his  cheeks  be- 
dew: 
To  change  my  sorrow  into  gladness, 
His  sweat  was  mix'd  with  blood  ; 

and  he, 
Fill'd  with  unutterable  sadness. 
Trembled  and  agoniz'd  for  me. 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


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2  O'erwhelm'd    with    grief    and 

rack'd  with  torment, 
He's  pain'd  in  ev'ry  weary  limb  ; 
They  that  should  watch  with  him 

lie  dormant, 
An  angel  comes  to  comfort  him  : 

0  how  heart-piercingly  he  prayed. 
When  he  his  Father  did  accost, 
To  have  the  bitter  cup  delayed  : 
Here  is  my  soul  in  wonder  lost ! 

3  I  see  his  countenance  defiled, 
His  forehead  spit  on  I  behold  ; 

1  see  him  lauoh'd  at  and  reviled. 
Sharp-pointed  thorns  his  head  in- 
fold: 

Thus  to  the  multitude  displayed, 
His  back  with  cruel  scourges  torn, 
A  reed  he  beareth,  is  arrayed 
In  purple,  and  then  hail'd  in  scorn. 

4  Breathless  and  almost  suffocated, 
He   bears    the    cross's    pond'rous 

weight. 
Already  feels  what  him  awaited. 
The  dismal  scenes  of  torment  great. 
I  see  him  now  in  sore  affliction 
Ascend  the  brow  of  Calvary; 
'Tis  here  I  view  his  crucifixion, 
Thereby  it  was  he  saved  me. 

5  I  see  his  hands  and  feet  extended 
Upon  the  cross  in  keenest  smart ; 
He  bows  his  head,   the  conflict's 

ended ! 
I  see  the  spear  transfix  his  heart. 
Thus  closed  he  his  bitter  passion. 
Expiring  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
Then  horror  seiz'd  the  whole  crea- 
tion. 
But   streams  of  grace   came   over 
me. 

6  The  thought  of  blood  and  water 

bursting  [heart; 

From  God,  my  Rock,  o'ercomes  my 
I  for  that  living  flood  am  thirsting, 
O   may   it    stream    through   ev'ry 

part! 
Lord,  for  thy  love  with  adoration, 
I'll  thank   and   laud   thee   all  my 

days; 
Long  as  I  live  shall  each  pulsation. 
And  ev'ry  breath  declare  thy  praise. 


7  This  awful,  blessed  meditation 
Oft  fills  my  soul  with  conscious 

shame, 
Since  Jesus  died  for  my  salvation. 
Who  to  his  mercy  had  no  claim  : 
How  poor  I  am,  how  void  of  glory, 
Thou,  Lord,  know'st  best ;  but  yet 

when  I,  [thee. 

With  all  my  ailments  come  before 
My  suit  is  granted  presently. 

8  Thou,   Jesus,   art  my  God   and 

Saviour, 
Thee  will  I  serve  with  all  my  pow'r. 
On  thee  I'll  meditate  for  ever. 
And  for  thy  goodness  thee  adore : 
Thy  dying  love  hath  captivated 
My  heart,  and  now  my  chief  delight. 
Until  to  heav'n  I  am  translated, 
Is  to  enjoy  thee  day  and  night. 

94.     T.  1G7.     (82,  1012.) 

GREAT  High-priest,  we  view  thee 
stooping. 

With  our  names  upon  thy  breast. 
In  the  garden,  groaning,  drooping, 

To  the  ground  with  horrors  prest. 
Angels  saw,  struck  with  amazement. 

Their  Creator  suffer  thus ; 
We  are  fill'd  with  deep  abasement, 

Since  we  know  'twas  done  for  us. 

2  Jesus,  to  thy  garden  lead  us, 

To  behold  thy  bloody  sweat,  [us, 
Tho'  thou  from  the  curse  hast  freed 

IMay  we  ne'er  the  cost  forget : 
Be  thy  groans  and  cries  rehearsed 

By  thy  spirit  in  our  ears. 
Till  we,  viewing  whom  we  pierced, 

Melt  'fore  thee  in  grateful  tears. 

3  On  the  cross  thy  body  broken 
Cancels  ev'ry  legal  charge; 

Pleading  this  authentic  token. 
Guilty  souls  are  set  at  large ; 

All  is  finish'd,  truth  hath  said  it, 
Doubt    no    more,    believe   your 
Lord; 

To  frail  reason  give  no  credit. 
You  have  his  unerring  word. 

4  Lord,  we  fain  would  trust  thee 

solely, 
'Twas  for  us  thy  blood  w?is  spilt; 


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Suff 'ring  Saviour,  take  us  wholly, 
Take  and  form  us  as  thou  wilt; 
Thou  hast  borne  the  dreadful  sen- 
tence, 
Pass'd  on  man's  devoted  race: 
Grant  us  faith  and  true  repentance, 
They're  thy  gifts,  thou  God  of 
orrace. 

95.     T.  243.     (83,) 

GO,  follow  the  Saviour, 

Consider  his  travail. 
Adore  him  for  ever. 

Ye  sinners,  and  marvel; 
It  is  for  you — he  suffers  so. 

2  With  tears  interceding, 
Your  load  he  sustaineth. 

And  sweating  and  bleeding 
Your  pardon  he  gaineth; 
All  who  believe— he'll  freely  save. 

3  He's  mock'd  and  defamed, 
'Midst  scourging  and  torture; 

By  sinners  is  blamed. 

And  led  to  the  slaughter; 
While  thorns  disgrace — his  royal 
face. 

4  Behold  the  Lord  Jesus, 
For  you  he  is  wounded, 

He  bleeds  to  release  us; 

His  love  is  unbounded! 
For  evermore — his  name  adore. 

6  When  to  the  cross  nailed 
He  hung  on  the  mountain. 

That  we  might  be  healed, 
Blood,  as  from  a  fountain, 

Flow'd  from   his  wounds: — There 
health  abounds. 

6  Our  meek  suff'ring  Saviour 
Pray'd  for  his  oppressors. 

And  gained  God's  favor 

For  us  vile  transgressors; 
He   thus   displays — his  boundless 
grace. 

7  When  he  had  prevailed. 
And  all  was  accomplish'd, 

By  prophets  revealed. 

He  cried:  'It  is  finish'd!' 
Then  bow'd  his  head — and  join'd 
the  dead. 


8  Accept  for  thy  passion. 

Most  merciful  Saviour, 
Our  deep  adoration: 

Remain  thou  for  ever 
Our   hicrhest    good, — O    Lamb    of 
God! 

96.    T.71. 

HAIL  suff'ring  Lamb  of  God, 
Whose  sweat  was  mix'd  with  blood 

In  Olivet's  garden. 
When  thy  prevailing  pray'rs, 
Join'd  with  strong  cries  and  tears, 

Procur'd  our  pardon. 

2  Thy  bitter  agony 
Upon  my  heart  shall  be 

Deeply  impressed, 
0!  may  I  ne'er  forget 
The  price  at  which  my  debt 

Hath  been  erased. 

3  Thy  countenance  divine. 
Round    which    sharp    thorns    did 

Thy  dereliction;  [twine, 

Thy  having  borne  our  curse, 
To  us  now  proves  a  source 

Of  benediction. 

4  "Tis  finish'd,'  Jesus  cries, 
He  bows  his  head  and  dies, 

Our  pardon's  sealed! 
All  hail !  in  death  though  pale, 
Victorious  Lamb,  all  hail ! 
Thou  hast  prevailed. 

5  Thy  head,  bow'd  down  in  death, 
Thy  last,  expiring  breath. 

Thy  side  through  pierced. 
Thy  wounds  in  hand  and  feet. 
By  us  in  accents  sweet, 

Shall  be  rehearsed. 

97.*     T.  99.     (1013.) 

I  SMITE  upon  my  guilty  breast. 
And  stand  myself  the  cause  confest 

Of  all  my  Saviour  hath  sustained; 
On  Olivet  and  Golgotha 
Deeply  abas'd  I  gaze  with  awe. 

There,  there  He  bliss  for  me  ob- 
tained! 


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2  0  that  my  sins  might  find  their 

grave  [save, 

There,  where  my  God,  my  soul  to 
In  sweat  and  blood  lay  agonizing! 

1  weep,  and  feel  both  joy  and  pain; 
Saviour,  till  sight  of  thee  I  gain. 
May  I  this  scene  be  oft  revising! 

3  Behold,  He  sinks  in  death!  'tis 

done; 
See  drops  of  blood  still  trickling  run, 
From  head  and  feet  and  hands  ex- 
tended; [head! 
Mark  that  last  groan!  He  bows  his 
The  tortur'd  soul  at  length  hath  fled. 
His  heart-strings  break!  the  con- 
flict's ended. 

4  Look  up,  my  soul,  by  faith  and 

see,  [for  thee; 

His  heart  was  pierc'd,  was  pierc'd 
Thence    blood    and   water    freely 

streamed! 
Blood  to  atone  for  heinous  sin, 
Water,  to  wash  the  sinner  clean; 
Our  debt  is  paid;  we  are  redeemed. 

5  Heart-piercing  sight!  He  bleeds, 

He  dies. 
For  guilty  man  a  sacrifice, 
The  earth  the  sacred  trust  receiveth; 
Soon  shall  he  rise  triumphantly. 
And  then  with  shouts  ascend  on 

high, 
Where  He  to  God  for  ever  liveth. 

98.*     T.  124.     (1014.) 
JESUS,  till  my  latest  breath, 

INIay  I  ponder 
On  thy  agony  and  death: 
As  thou  yonder 
Barest  my  sins'  heavy  load; 
Suff 'ring  Saviour, 
Me  regard  in  favor. 

2  Looking  to  Gethsemane, 
In  that  garden 

Both  the  guilt  of  sin  I  see, 

And  its  pardon; 
Mercy,  truth,  and  righteousness. 
Here  combined, 
Man's  release  have  sifjned. 

3  From  the  cross  look  down  at  me, 
Blessed  Saviour! 

D2 


As  at  John  complacently! 

Grant  that  favor, 
That  I,  by  thy  dying  love 
Be  inspired. 
And  with  ardour  fired. 

4  In  thy  hands  and  feet  I  see 
Tokens  bloody 

Of  thy  love  to  worthless  me; 

From  thy  body 
Drops  of  blood  successively 
Now  are  streaming. 
All  with  blessino;s  teemincr, 

5  Jesus  boW'S  his  head  and  dies! 
Dark'ning  heaven, 

Lo,  the  sun  his  beams  denies, 

Rocks  are  riven! 
While  earth's  pillars  shake,  I  find 
In  his  passion 
Cause  for  exultation. 

6  Blood  and  water  from  his  side 
Freely  flow^eth: 

Hence  I'm  fully  certified. 

My  heart  knoweth, 
That  eternal  life  for  me 
Was  acquired 
When  my  Lord  expired. 

7  Now  to  Joseph's  tomb  convey'd, 
He's  interred. 

Be  my  members  with  him  dead. 

With  him  buried; 
Here,  here  is  my  resting  place, 
Here  with  jMary 
Weeping  I  will  tarry. 

8  Yea,  I  give  my  heart  to  thee, 
Faithful  Saviour! 

Living,  dying  I  will  be 

Thine  for  ever; 
From  the  tomb  I  shall  arise. 
Freed  from  weakness. 
In  thy  glorious  likeness. 

99,*     T.  127. 

0  LAMB  of  God  unspotted, 
Our  crucified  Saviour! 
Who  hast  to  shame  submitted 
With  patient,  meek  behavior: 
Thy  bearing  our  transgression 
Hath  sav'd  us  from  damnation. 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  Jesus,  O 
Jesus! 


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2  O  Lamb  of  God  unspotted,  &c. 
Own  us  to  be  thine,  O  Jesus,  O  Je- 
sus! 

3  O  Lamb  of  God  unspotted,  &c. 
Leave  thy  peace  with  us,  O  Jesus, 

0  Jesus! 

100.*     T.  151.     (85.) 

0  HEAD  so  full  of  bruises. 
So  full  of  pain  and  scorn, 

'Midst  other  sore  abuses 

Mock'd  with  a  crown  of  thorn! 

0  Head,  ere  now  surrounded 
With  brightest  majesty, 

In  death  now  bow'd  and  wounded! 
Saluted  be  by  me! 

2  Thou  countenance  transcendent. 
Thou  life-creating  Sun 

To  worlds  on  thee  dependent. 
Now  bruis'd  and  spit  upon! 

How  art  thou  grown  so  sallow! 
How  are  those  gracious  eyes, 

Whose  radiance  knew  no  fellow. 
Clouded  in  cruel  wise! 

3  0  Lord,  what  thee  tormented, 
Was  my  sins'  heavy  load! 

1  had  the  debt  augmented 

Which  thou  didst  pay  in  blood: 
Here  am  I,  blushing  sinner. 
On  whom  wrath  ought  to  light; 

0  thou,  my  health's  beginner! 
Let  thy  grace  cheer  my  sight. 

4  Own  me.  Lord,  my  Preserver, 
My  Shepherd,  me  receive; 

1  know  thy  love's  strong  fervor. 

By  all  thy  pain  and  grief. 
Thou  richly  hast  supplied 

My  soul  with  heav'nly  food. 
For  which  I've  often  sighed, 

Thy  holy  flesh  and  blood. 

5  I'll  here  with  thee  continue,    ■ 
(Though  poor,  despise  me  not,) 

I'm  one  of  thy  retinue. 

As  were  I  on  the  spot, 
When,  earning  my  election. 

Thy  heart-strings  broke  in  death: 
With  shame  and  love's  affection 

I'll  watch  thy  latest  breath. 

6  O  what  a  consolation 
Doth  in  my  heart  take  place, 


When  I  thy  toil  and  passion 
Can  in  some  measure  trace; 

Ah!  should  I,  while  thus  musing 
On  my  Redeemer's  cross, 

Ev'n  life  itself  be  losing, 

Great  gain  M^ould  be  that  loss. 

7  I  give  thee  thanks  unfeigned, 
O  Jesus,  Friend  in  need! 

For  what  thy  soul  sustained 
When  thou  for  me  didst  bleed: 

Grant  me  to  lean  unshaken 
Upon  thy  faithfulness. 

Until  from  hence  I'm  taken 
To  see  thee  face  to  face. 

8  Lord,  at  my  dissolution 
Do  not  from  me  depart. 

Support,  at  the  conclusion 
Of  life,  my  fainting  heart; 

And  when  I  pine  and  languish, 
Seiz'd  with  death's  agony, 

0  by  thy  pain  and  anguish 
Set  me  at  liberty. 

9  Lord,  grant  me  thy  protection, 
Remind  me  of  thy  death 

And  glorious  resurrection. 
When  I  resign  my  breath; 

Ah  then,  though  I  be  dying, 
'Midst  sickness,  grief  and  pain, 

1  shall  (on  thee  relying) 

Eternal  life  obtain. 


:*     T.  36.     (86.) 

DEAR  Jesus!  wherein  art  thou  to 

be  blamed? 
Why  is  death's   sentence   against 

thee  proclaimed? 
What  is  thy  crime"?  of  what  art  thou 

accused.  While  thus  abused] 

2  I  see  thee  scourg'd,  plung'd  in  a 

sea  of  sorrows. 
Beat  in  the  face,  thy  back  plough'd 

with  deep  furrows. 
Thy  temples  crown'd  with  thorns,  in 
mock'ry  hailed.  To  the  cross  nailed. 

3  Why  was  thy  soul  with  pains  of 

hell  surrounded] 
Alas,  my  sins  have  thee,  my  Saviour, 

wounded!  [of  anguish, 

I  should  have  waded  thro'  this  sea 

Which  made  thee  languish. 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


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4  There  is  no   good  at  all  in  my 

whole  nature, 
Sin  hath  diHusM  its  shame  through 

ev'ry  feature; 
And  death  had  been,  through  ever- 
lasting ages.    Its  dreadful  wages. 

5  How  highly  wonderful  is  this  pro- 

ceeding! 
The  Shepherd    for    his   wand'ring 

sheep  is  bleeding; 
The  Master  pays  for  servants'  mis- 
behavior.     That  loving  Saviour. 

6  0  boundless  love!   O  love  beyond 

expression, 
Constraining   thee  to  choose  such 

bitter  passion! 
I  lived  in  the  world's  and  sins'  en- 
joyment,     Thou  barest  torment. 

7  0  gi'eatest  King!  whose  power  is 

unbounded,  [pounded'? 

How  can  thy  mercy  be  aright  ex- 

O  myst'ry  deep,  th'  incarnate  God 

is  sighing,       For  sinners  d3ing. 

8  Thy  dying  love  all  other  love  doth 

swallow,  [shallov*'. 

My  mind  to  trace  its  limits  is  too 

For  such  compassion,  and  for  love 

so  tender.       What  shall  I  render] 

9  One  thing  I'll  gladly  do  to  give 

thee  pleasure, 
No   more  to  sin  I'll  yield  in  any 

measure: 
Lest  it  again  seduce  my  mind  and 
senses  To  old  otfences. 

10  But  as  my  strength  is  far  too 

weak  and  feeble 
To  crucify  my  flesh  and  innate  evil, 
Lord,  let  thy  Spirit  graciously  direct 
me.  From  sin  protect  me. 

1 1  Unto  thy  praise  my  all  I'll  gladly 

venture,  [enter; 

Upon  thy  shame  and  cross  I'll  freely 

Nor  pain,  nor  death,  shall  change 

my  resolution,    Nor  persecution. 

12  Do  not  despise,  I  pray,  my  weak 

endeavor 
To  praise  and  love  and  serve  thee, 

dearest  Saviour: 
Take  soul  and  body,  Lord,  as  an 
oblation         For  all  thy  passion. 


13  When  tliou  shalt  give  to  me  a 

crown  of  glory,       [transitory, 

Wlien  all  is  swallow'd   up   tliat's 

Then  sliall  my  voice  be  suited  to  the 

matter.      And  praise  thee  better. 

102.*     T.  79.     (88.) 

0  WORLD,  see  thy  Creator 
Extended,  like  a  traitor. 

Upon  the  cross's  tree! 
Behold  him,  while  expiring, 
And  for  mankind  acquiring 

Thereby  life,  grace  and  liberty. 

2  Draw  near:  thou  wilt  discover, 
How^  blood  and  sweat  all  over 
His  sacred  body  dyes; 

Out  of  his  heart  most  noble, 
For  inexhausted  trouble. 

Sighs    are   successive   foll'wing 
sighs. 

3  Who  hath  thee  thus  abused, 
Dear  Lord,  and  so  much  bruised 

Thy  most  majestic  face! 
Thou  knowest  no  transgression, 
From  that  contamination 
Free,w^hich  defiles  the  human  race. 

4  I,  I  and  my  transgressions, 
Which  by  my  own  confessions 

Exceed  the  sea-shore  sands; 
These,  these  have  been  the  reason 
Of  thy  Avhole  bitter  season, 

Of  all    thy  bruises,  stripes  and 
bands. 

5  The  wrath  upon  thee  poured, 

1  ought  to  have  endured, 

And  borne  the  pangs  of  hell: 
The  bonds  and  scourges  tearing, 
Which  thou,  my  God,  was  bearing. 

My  soul,  my  soul  deserv'd  to  feel. 

6  I'll  be  with  the  beholders. 
And  see  thee  on  thy  shoulders 

Bear  my  prodigious  load: 
Thou  tak'st  the  curse-infliction, 
Giv'st  for  it  benediction;         [God. 
Thy  death  procures  my  peace  with 

7  As  Surety  thou  presentest 
Thyself,  to  die  consentest 

For  me  in  debt  all  o'er; 
A  crown  of  thorns  thou  wearest, 
All  scorn  and  j)ain  thou  bearest. 

With  patience  never  known  before. 


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8  Death's  horrors  thou  endurest, 
And  my  escape  procurest; 

Its  sting  I  need  not  prove; 
My  curse  and  condemnation 
Thou  bear'st  for  my  salvation, 

O  undeserved,  boundless  love. 

9  The  highest  obligations 
Bind  me  through  all  life's  stations, 

T'express  my  thanks  to  thee; 
Weak  as  I  am  and  feeble, 
As  far  as  I  am  able, 

I'll  yield  thee  service  willingly. 

10  While  here  on  earth  I'm  living, 
I  nothing  have  worth  giving 

To  thee  for  all  thy  pain ; 
Yet  shall  thy  passion  ever, 
Till  soul  and  body  sever,       [main. 

Deep  in   my  heart  engrav'd  ro- 
ll Its  fresh  representation 
Shall  raise  my  admiration. 

Where'er  I  turn  or  move; 
I'll  take  it  for  a  mirror 
Of  innocence,  for  terror  [love. 

To  guilt,  but  seal  of  truth  and 

12  How  greatly  man  incenses 
The  Lord  by  his  offences; 

God's  holiness  how  stern; 
How  rig'rous  he  chastiseth. 
When  he  with  wrath  baptizeth; 
This  from  thy  suff 'rings  will  I  learn. 

13  From  thence  I'll  be  taught  truly 
How  to  be  pure  and  holy, 

Resign'd,  compos'd,  and  still; 
How  patiently  to  suffer. 
When  any  to  me  offer 

Rude  acts  of  malice  and  ill-will. 

14  I'll  be  my  flesh  denying, 
And  gladly  crucifying, 

With  Christ,  each  sinful  lust: 
With  all  that  thee  displeases 
I'll  gladly  part,  O  Jesus, 

By  help  and  strength  which  thou 
bestow'st. 

15  Thy  sighs  and  groans  unnum- 

ber'd, 
And,  from  thy  heart  encumber'd. 

The  countless  tears  forth  prest; 
These  shall,  at  my  dismission. 
To  final  rest's  fruition, 

C  onvey  me  to  thy  arms  and  breast. 


103.*     T.  165.     (89.) 

THOUSAND  times  by  me  be  greet- 

Jesus,  who  hast  loved  me,       [ed, 
And  thyself  to  death  submitted 

For  my  treasons  against  thee. 
Ah!  how  happy  do  I  feel. 
When  'fore  thee  I  humbly  kneel 
At  the  cross  where  thou  expiredst, 
And  true  life  for  me  acquiredst. 

2  Jesus,  thee  I  view  in  spirit, 
Cover'd    o'er    with    blood    and 

wounds; 
Now  salvation,  through  thy  merit, 

For  my  sin-sick  soul  abounds. 
O  who  can,  thou  Prince  of  Peace, 
Who  didst  thirst  for  our  release, 
Fully  fathom  all  that's  treasur'd 
In  thy  love's  design  unmeasur'd! 

3  Heal  me,  0  my  soul's  Physician, 
Wheresoe'er  I'm  sick  or  sad; 

All  the  woes  of  my  condition 

By  thy  balm  be  now  allay'd: 
Heal  the  hurts  which  Adam  wrought. 
Or  which  on  myself  I've  brought; 
If  thy  blood  me  only  cover. 
My  distress  will  soon  be  over. 

4  On  my  heart  thy  wounds  for  ever 
Be  inscrib'd  indelibly. 

That  I  ne'er  forget,  dear  Saviour, 
What  thou  hast  endur'd  for  me: 
Thou'rt  indeed  my  highest  good. 
End  of  all  solicitude; 
Let  me,  at  thy  feet  abased. 
Be  to  taste  thy  friendship  raised. 

5  With  the  deepest  adoration 
Humbly  at  thy  feet  I  lie. 

And  with  ardent  supplication 

Unto  thee  for  succor  cry; 
My  petition  kindly  hear, 
Say,  in  answer  to  my  pray'r, 
'  I  will  change  thy  grief  and  sadness 
Into  comfort,  joy  and  gladness.* 

6  Jesus,  at  my  dissolution 
Take  my  longing  soul  to  thee; 

Let  thy  wounds  at  the  conclusion 

Of  this  life  my  refuge  be! 
When  in  death  I  close  mine  eyes, 
Let  me  wake  in  Paradise, 
And  in  endless  bliss  and  glory 
With  the  saints  in  heav'n  adore  thee. 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


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104/     T.  1G8.     (90.) 

JESUS,  Source  of  my  salvation, 
Conqu'ror  both  of  death  and  hell ! 

Thou  who  didst,  as  my  oblation, 
Feel  what  I  deserv'd  to  feel: 

Through  thy  suft''rings,  death,  and 
merit, 

1  eternal  life  inherit; 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  to  thee, 
Dearest  Lord,  for  ever  be! 

2  O  how  basely  Avast  thou  used, 
Buffeted  and  spit  upon! 

Scourg'd     and     torn,    and    sorely 
bruised. 
Thou,  the  heav'nly  Father's  Son: 
Me,  poor  sinner,  to  deliver 
From  the  devil's  pow'r  for  ever! 
Thousand,  «fcc. 

3  Lord,  thy  deep  humiliation 
Paid  for  my  presumptuous  pride; 

1  need  fear  no  condemnation, 
Since  for  sinners  thou  hast  died: 

Thou  becam'sta  curse,dear  Saviour, 
To  restore  me  to  God's  favor. 

Thousand,  &c. 

4  Lord,  I'll  praise  thee  now  and  ever 
Who  for  me  wast  crucified, 

For  thy  agony,  dear  Saviour, 

For  thy  wounds  and  pierced  side! 
For  thy  stooping  under  sentence 
Of  G  od's  wrath  and  fiery  vengeance: 
For  thy  death  and  love  divine, 
Lord,  I'll  be  for  ever  thine. 

105.*     T.  IG5.     (91.) 

CHRIST,  thy  wounds   and  bitter 
passion. 

Bloody  sweat,  cross,  death,  and 
tomb, 
Be  my  daily  meditation. 

Till  I  to  thy  presence  come. 
When  a  sinful  thought  would  start, 
Ready  to  seduce  my  heart, 
Thy  sore  pain  effectually 
Me  forbid  with  sin  to  dally. 

2  Should  my  bosom  with  lewd  pas 

sion 
Be  inflam'd,  and  burn  with  sin, 


Let  the  thoughts  of  thine  oblation 
Quench  that  spreading  fire  within. 
Would  the  tempter  make  his  way 
To  my  heart.  Lord,  grant,  I  may 
By  thy  wounds,  thy  pain  and  an- 
guish. 
All  his  vile  intrusions  vanquish. 

3  Would  the  world  with  gay  temp- 

tation 

Draw  me  to  its  own  broad  way; 
Let  me  think  upon  thy  passion. 

And  the  load  which  on  thee  lay: 
Sure  the  sweat  and  precious  blood 
Of  the  dying  Lamb  of  God 
Can  arm  me,  on  each  occasion, 
To  oppose  th'  infatuation. 

4  Lord,  in  ev'ry  sore  oppression, 
Let  thy  wounds  be  my  relief; 

When  I  seek  thine  intercession, 

Add  new  strength  to  ni)"  belief. 
Ah,  the  feeling  of  thy  peace 
Sets  my  trou])Jed  heart  at  ease. 
And  affords  a  demonstration 
Of  thy  love  and  my  salvation. 

5  All  my  hope  and  consolation, 
Christ,  is  in  thy  bitter  death; 

At  the  hour  of  expiration, 

Lord,  receive  my  dying  breath. 
Most  of  all,  when  I  go  hence, 
Let  this  be  my  confidence, 
That  thy  deep  humiliation 
Hath  procured  my  salvation. 

106.*     T.  126.     (92.) 

O  LORD,  when  condemnation 

And  guilt  afflict  my  soul. 
Then  let  thy  bitter  passion 

The  rising  storm  control: 
Remind  me  that  thy  sacred  blood 

Hath  cancell'd  my  transgressions 

By  paying  what  I  ow'd. 

2  O  wonder,  far  exceeding 
All  human  thought  and  sense! 

Heav'n's  Sov'reign  was  seen  bleed- 
ing 
To  wipe  off  my  offence: 

The  Prince  of  life  gave  up  his  breath 
For  me,  whose  vile  rebellion 
Deserv'd  an  endless  death. 


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3  Though  sins  exceed  a  mountain, 
Or  sands  on  ocean's  shore, 

The  everlasting-  fountain 
Of  Jesus'  blood  hath  pow'r 

To  wash  all  sin  and  guilt  away. 
And  save  me  from  that  terror 

Which  held  me  in  dismay. 

4  My  heart,  while  here  'tis  moving, 
Shall  beat  with  fervent  praise 

To  thee,  who  art  so  loving 

To  the  lost  human  race: 
Thy  dying  words  and  agony 

Shall  be  my  meditation. 
Till  I  am  call'd  to  thee. 

5  Lord,  let  thy  bitter  passion 
Dwell  always  in  my  mind. 

To  raise  an  indignation 
'Gainst  sin  of  ev'ry  kind; 

That  henceforth  I  may  ne'er  forget 
The  greatness  of  that  ransom. 

Which  paid  my  endless  debt. 

6  All  pains  and  tribulations. 
Contempt  and  worldly  spite. 

Help  me  to  bear  with  patience; 

And  always  fix  my  sight 
On  that  unerring  rule  of  faith, 

Thy  blessed  steps  to  follow, 
Until  my  latest  breath. 

7  O  may  my  life  and  labor 
Express  what  thou  hast  done. 

By  love  towards  my  neighbor. 

By  serving  ev'ry  one 
Without  self-int'rest  or  disguise; 

And  may  thy  pure  example 
Be  my  best  exercisel 

8  W^hen  I  give  up  my  spirit 
To  thee,  my  Judge  and  God, 

O  then  apply  the  merit 

Of  thy  atoning  blood; 
And  let  my  faith  its  pow'r  display 

And  rest  upon  thy  promise 
To  save  me  in  that  day. 

107.*     T.  1G7.     (93.) 

0  THE  love  wherewith  I'm  loved, 
0  the  undeserved  grace; 

Thou,  O  Love,  by  mercy  moved, 
Tak'st  upon  thee  my  distressi 

As  a  Lamb  led  to  the  slaughter 
Goest  to  the  cross's  tree, 


Seal'st  thy  love   with   blood  and 
water. 
Bear' St  the  world's  iniquity. 

2  Love,  so  strikingly  displayed 
In  thy  tears  and  bloody  sweat: 

Love,  by  sinful  men  betrayed, 
Dragg'd  before  the  judgment-seat: 

Love,  who  for  my  soul's  salvation, 
Willingly  didst  shed  thy  blood. 

Through  thy  death  and  bitter  passion 
I  am  reconcil'd  to  God. 

3  Love,  who  as  my  bleeding  Saviour 
Didst  my  heart  in  righteousness 

Unto  thee  betroth  for  ever. 

Ah,  I  thank  thee  for  thy  grace: 

Love,  who  thus  thyself  engaged. 
Let  all  mis'ry  which  I  feel 

By  thy  suff'rings  be  assuaged: 
By  thy  stripes  my  sorrows  heal. 

4  Love,  who  hast  for  me  endured 
Death  upon  th'  accursed  tree. 

And  eternal  bliss  procured. 
Fill  my  soul  with  love  to  thee. 

Lord,  how  hast  thou  captivated 
My  else  cold  and  lifeless  heart! 

Let  me,  till  to  heav'n  translated, 
Never  more  from  thee  depart! 

108.*     T.  216.     (94.) 

A  LAMB  went  forth,  and  bare  the 

guilt 

Of  all  the  world  together. 
Most  patiently  his  blood  he  spilt 

To  pay  for  ev'ry  debtor; 
He  freely  took  sin's  heavy  load. 
To  reconcile  us  unto  God; 

All  comfort  he  refused: 
He  underwent  reproach  and  blame, 
Death  on  the  cross,  with  stripes  and 
shame. 

And  said,  '  I  freely  choose  it.' 

2  This  Lamb  is  God  omnipotent, 
Of  all  things  the  Creator; 

The  Son,  who,  by  the  Father  sent, 
Assum'd  our  feeble  nature: 

O  love  no  human  tongue  can  tell, 

O  love  divine,  unsearchable! 
God  gave  his  well-beloved 

To   suff'rings,  death,   and   to   the 
grave, 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


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That  he  lost  man  thereby  might  save; 
His  mercy  tlius  he  proved! 

3  Jesus,  I  never  can  forget 
The  pangs  thou  hast  sustained: 

I'll  thee,  long  as  my  pulse  doth  beat. 
Adore  with  thanks  unfeigned; 

Yea,  thou  shalt  be  my  heart's  de- 
light; 

Thou,  when  I  sink  in  death's  dark 
night, 
Shalt  be  my  consolation; 

In  life  and  death  I  will  be  thine, 

And  on  thy  faithfulness  recline 
With  humble  resignation. 

4  INIy  song  in  thy  great  loveliness. 
Both  day  and  night  shall  centre; 

Amidst  all  wants  and  feebleness, 
I'll  on  thy  service  venture: 

My  life's  whole  stream  for  thee  shall 
flow, 

O  may  by  all  I  speak  or  do. 
Thy  holy  name  be  praised! 

And  all  that  thou  hast  done  for  me, 

Upon  my  heart  indelibly 
For  ever  be  impressed! 

5  Thou    canst  true  comfort  to  me 

yield 

In  my  life's  ev'ry  station; 
In  combat  thou  dost  prove  my  shield. 

In  grief,  m)''  exultation; 
In  happy  houi^s  the  source  of  joy; 
And  when  all  other  meat  doth  cloy. 

This  manna  shall  support  me; 
In  thirst  thou  shalt  my  well-spring 

be. 
In  solitude  my  company, 

At  home  and  on  a  journey. 

6  What  harm    can    I    from    death 
sustain. 
Since  thou  art  my  salvation? 
From  scorching  heat  thou  art  my 
screen. 
In  pain  my  consolation; 
When    gloomy  thoughts    surround 
my  breast,  [rest, 

Thou,  Lord,  alone  canst  give  me 

'Tis  by  thy  pow'r  I  conquer: 
Thou  art,  when  storms  of  trial  blow. 
And  toss  my  vessel  to  and  fro, 
My  sure  and  stedfast  anchor. 


7  When  I  in  heav'n  shall  rest  with 
thee, 

Thou  God  of  my  salvation, 
Thy  blood  and  righteousness  shall 

My  glorious  decoration:  [be 

Thou  on  my  head  wilt  place  a  crown. 
Thus  shall  I  stand  before  the  throne 

Of  thy  dear  heav'nly  Father, 
Dress'd  in  salvation's  robe,with  thee 
To  live  to  all  eternity. 

In  bliss  no  tongue  can  utter. 

109.*     T.  152,  or  9.     (95.) 
JESUS,  I  am  richly  bless'd 

By  thy  bitter  passion; 
0  how  is  my  soul  refresh'd 

In  the  meditation 
On  the  pain  and  deep  distress, 

W  hich  thou  hast  endured! 
By  thy  death  for  me  a  place 

Is  in  heav'n  procured. 

2  Jesus,  who  hast  once  been  dead. 
Now  for  ever  livest; 

Thou  in  ev'ry  time  of  need 

Kindly  me  relievest, 
And  dost  help  to  me  afford: 

Faithful  Lord  and  Saviour, 
Give  me  what  thy  death  procur'd, 

And  I'm  rich  for  ever. 

3  Grant,  O  Christ,  thou  Son  of  God, 
Through  thy  bitter  passion. 

That  we  may,  as  thy  reward, 

Joy  in  thy  salvation: 
]May  we  ever  weigh  the  cause 

Of  thy  death  and  suff 'ring, 
And  a  poor,  but  contrite  heart, 

Bringr  as  a  thank-off'ring. 

110.*     T.  51.     (96.) 

WHEN  Jesus  hung  upon  the  cross, 
Expiring  to  retrieve  our  loss, 

Bereft  of  consolation. 
The  dying  words  he  spoke,  deserve 

Our  serious  meditation. 

2  First  for  his  foes  he  intercedes. 
And  with  his  Father  for  them  pleads, 
(His  matchless  goodness  show- 
ing;) 
He  saith, '  Forgive  them;  they  know 

not 
What  they  to  me  are  doing.' 


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3  Weigh  next  the  pardon  and  relief 
Bestow'd  on  the  repenting  thief, 

The  object  of  his  favor: 
*  To-day  thou  shalt  in  Paradise 
Be  with  me,  and  for  ever.' 

4  Observe  the  sympathy  and  care 
Which  he  for  John  and  Mary  bare: 

'  Behold  thy  son,  0  mother; 
O  John,  thy  mother  there  behold.' 
Thus,  Christians,  love  each  other. 

5  Hark!  how  the  meek  and  sufT'- 

ring  Lamb 
Doth  on  the  cross,   '  I  thirst,'  ex- 
claim; 
Such  thirst  the  Lord  sustained 
For  our  salvation,  but  now  he 
Joy  for  his  grief  hath  gained. 

6  Next  take  to  heart  his  anguish 

great, 
When,  press'd  beneath  sin's  pond'- 
rous  weight, 
All  comfort  from  him  taken, 
He  cries  aloud,  '  My  God,  my  God, 
Why  hast  thou  me  forsaken?' 

7  "Tis  finish'dl'  was  the  solemn 

word. 
When  for  mankind  our  dying  Lord 

Had  gain'd  complete  salvation; 
Ye  mourning  sinners  all  rejoice 

To  hear  this  declaration. 

8  The  last,  attention  due  demands: 
'  O  Father,  now  into  thy  hands 

I  recommend  my  spirit!' 
He    bow'd  his  head,  gave  up  the 
ghost, 
That  we  might  life  inherit. 

9  All  those  who  here  enjoy  by  faith 
The  blessed  fruits  of  Jesus'  death, 

True  bliss  in  him  possessing. 
Find  in  liis  seven  dying  words 
A  treasure  of  rich  blessing. 

111„     T.  1G8.     (97.) 

0  BEHOLD  your  Saviour,  wound- 
ed, 
'   Hanging  on  th'  accursed  cross; 
None  hath  e'er  the  love  expounded, 

Our  Redeemer  show'd  to  us: 
Hear  him  at  his  crucifixion 
Pray  for  foes,  'midst  keen  affliction, 


'  Them  forgive,  they  do  not  know, 
Heav'nly  Father!  what  they  do.' 

2  At  his  cross's  foot  now  tarry, 
View  his  languid,  marred  face, 
Mark  his  care  for  John  and  Mary; 

To  the  thief  he  offers  grace. 
Ah,  he  thirsts  with  love  unshaken; 
'  God!  why  hast  thou  me  forsaken]' 
And  '  'Tis  finish'dl'  Jesus  cries. 
Yields  his  spirit,  droops  and  dies. 

112.*     T.  168.     (98.) 

SING    with  awe  in  strains  melo- 
dious. 

Sing  with  awe:  Behold  the  man! 
Yea,  repeat  in  tones  harmonious, 

Ah,  Behold,  behold  the  Man! 
On  thy  dying  look,  dear  Saviour, 

1  will  fix  my  eyes  for  ever; 

I  am  never  tir'd  to  gaze 

At  thy  lovely,  bleeding  face. 

2  Oh!  this  makes  me    think  with 

sighing, 
I'm  the  cause:  Behold  the  Man! 
Then  his  love,  which  I'm  enjoying, 

Comforts  me:  Behold  the  Man! 
Ah!  that  cruelly  abused 
Countenance,  so  marr'd  and  bruised, 
Makes  my  eyes  with  tears  o'erflow, 
Till  to  him  I've  leave  to  go. 

3  Wounded    head,  back    plough'd 

with  furrows, 
Visage  marr'd:  Behold  the  Man! 
Eyes  how  dim,  how  full  of  sorrows. 
Sunk  with  grief.  Behold  the  Man! 
Lamb  of  God,  led  to  the  slaughter. 
Melted,  poured  out  like  water; 
Should  not  love  my  heart  inflame. 
Viewing   thee,  thou  slaughter'd 
Lamb! 

nS.*     T.  217.     (99.) 

WHEN  thou  in  death  didst  bow 
thy  head. 
All    nature.    Lord,   was    struck 
with  wonder; 
The  op'ning  graves  gave  up  their 
dead. 
Earth  trembled,  rocks  were  rent 
in  sunder: 


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37 


Then  felt  the  pow'rs  of  hell  below 
Their  last  irrevocable  blow;  [ed, 
Thy  aim  was  then  by  right  obtain- 
To  free  the  souls  by  Satan  chained; 
Now,  thro'  thy  anguish  and  distress, 
The  captives  find  a  full  release. 

2  Thou,  who  the  nail-prints  dost 

retain,  [cended, 

Tho'  to  thy  glorious  throne  as- 
Whose  side-incision  doth  remain. 
And  thorn-marks  which  thy  head 

once  rended: 
This  is  thy  most  transcendent  form, 
Which  doth   our   hearts   transport 

and  warm,  [guish. 

As  thou  upon  the  cross  didst  Ian- 
Extended  there  in  keenest  anguish, 
Or,  as  thy  body,  pale  and  dead. 
In  the  cold  sepulchre  was  laid. 

3  'Tis  the  most  lovely  attitude 
Wherein  we  can  behold  our  Sa- 
viour, [view'd, 

When  by  the   e5'^e   of    faith   he's 
With  blood  and  bruises  stain'd 

all  over. 
That  love  which   urg'd   our  Lord 

and  Head 
To  suffer  freely  in  our  stead, 
Sinks  deep  into  our  hearts'  recesses: 
The  blessed  fruits  of  his  distresses 
We  richly  can  enjoy  by  faith, 
While  meditating  on  his  death. 

4  Christ's   agony,   his   death   and 

blood. 

Shall  be  our  joy  and  consolation. 
The  grace  unmerited  bestow'd 

On  us,  our  constant  meditation; 
Fresh  proofs  of  his  fidelity. 
And  tender  care  we  daily  see; 
He  will  continue  still  to  feed  us, 
Till  he  at  last  will  thither  lead  us. 
Where  all  his  glories  shall  be  seen. 
Without  a  vail  to  intervene. 


T.  594.     (100.) 
Lord   Jesus,   of    thy 


114.* 

OXE  view, 
passion. 

Will  make  the  fainting  spirit  glad; 
This  yields  us  solid  consolation. 
When  thy  dear  blood,  so  freely 
shed, 
E 


Pervades  and  heals  both  soul  and 
body, 
When  thou  dost  give  to  us  thy 
peace; 
Ah,   then   our   arms   of   faith  are 
ready. 
Thy  cross,  0  Jesus,  to  embrace! 

2  No  drop  of  blood  thou  deem'dst 

too  precious. 
To  shed  for  sinners  vile  like  me, 
O  that  thy  fire  of  love,  dear  Jesus, 
Infiam'd   ni}"  heart  with  love  to 
thee! 
May  thy  atoning  death  and  passion, 

Thy  agony  and  bitter  pain, 
Until  my  final  consummation. 
Deep  in  my  heart  engrav'd  re- 
main. 

3  0  might  I  live  in  the  enjoyment 
Of   all    my  Lord   for   me   hath 

gain'd! 
Might  this   be  daily  my  employ- 
ment. 
To  muse  upon  what  he  sustain'd! 
O  may  his  hands,  whereon  engraven 
My   poor    and   worthless    name 
doth  stand, 
Support  me,  till  I  in  the  haven 
Of  endless  joy  shall  safely  land. 

^  115.*     T.  14.     (101.) 
MY  life-supplying  element 

Is  Jesus'  blood  and  death: 
My  soul  is  eagerly  intent 

To  live  therein  by  faith. 

2  Lord  Jesus!  who  is  like  to  thee! 
O  might  by  night  and  day 

INIy  spirit  upon  Calvary, 
That  scene  of  suti^'ring,  stay. 

3  How  that  blest  moment  I  regard. 
When  ihou  didst  bow  thy  head! 

0  had  my  list'ning  ear  but  heard 
The  groan  that  left  thee  dead! 

4  How  highly  favor'd  had  I  been, 
Had  I  with  John  stood  bv, 

And  my  beloved  Saviour  seen 
In  keenest  anguish  die! 

5  Beholding,  with  deep  reverence, 
Thy  side  for  me  then  pierc'd. 

With  what  emotion  had  I  thence 
Seen  blood  and  water  burst! 


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SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 


6  It  is  as  tho'  my  eyes  now  view'd 
This  heart-affecting-  sight, 

And  ev'ry  scene  depicted  stood 
'Fore  me  in  clearest  light. 

7  0  might  thy  dying  love  divine 
Become  to  me  more  clear, 

And  smile  in  ev'ry  smile  of  mine, 
And  flow  in  ev'ry  tear. 

8  When  I  depart,  my  latest  breath 
To  thee.  Lord,  shall  ascend, 

As  a  thank-off 'ring  for  thy  death; 
Thus,  blest  my  race  will  end. 

116.*     T.  126.     (1017.) 

WITH  grateful  heart's  sensation. 

At  Jesus'  feet  I  fall; 
Him,  with  deep  adoration, 

My  Lord  and  God  I  call. 
Since  he  sustained  death  for  me, 

Procuring  my  redemption, 
Upon  th'  accursed  tree. 

2  His  stripes,  whereby  I'm  healed, 
Are  precious  to  my  soul. 

His  blood  is  now  revealed. 
The  balm  to  make  me  whole; 

His  cry:  'My  God,  my  God,  Ah! 
why. 
Why  hast  thou  me  forsaken  1' 

To  God  now  brinffs  me  nigh. 

3  In  holy  contemplation, 
I  day  and  night  review 

The  theme  of  Christ's  salvation. 

And  find  it  ever  new; 
My  pulse  shall  to  his  honor  beat. 

And  till  his  blest  appearing, 
Each  breath  his  praise  repeat. 

4  Myself  I  now  deliver 
Into  his  faithful  hand. 

He  will  support  me  ever, 

Till  I  before  him  stand; 
Till  then  I  never  can  forget, 

That  his  atoning  passion 
Hath  cancell'd  all  my  debt. 

117,     T.  244.     (1018.) 

THE  suff'ring  Lamb,  my  Saviour. 

Remains  my  sole  delight, 
My  fav'rite  theme  for  ever, 

My  object  day  and  night; 


The  incense  of  his  pray'rs, 
His  cries  and  bitter  tears, 

For  me  to  God  ascendeth, 
My  mournful  cry  He  hears. 

2  With  God,  my  habitation 

Upon  mount  Calvary 
I'll  fix  without  cessation: 

Here  it  is  good  to  be! 
Thus  from  my  Saviour's  death 

Deriving  life  by  faith. 
Of  heav'n  I  have  a  foretaste, 

Until  my  latest  breath. 

118.*     T.  151.     (1021.) 

HERE  am  I  blushing,  weeping, 

A  breeze  of  heav'nly  bliss 
From  Jesus'  cross  perceiving, 

Rejoicing  that  I'm  his; 
To  Him  what  shall  I  render, 

My  grateful  heart  to  show] 
Did  but  my  love  more  tender. 

More  ardent  for  him  glow! 

2  I  was  defil'd'all  over. 
Depraved  and  unclean; 

His  blood  my  guilt  did  cover. 
And  wash'd  my  soul  from  sin; 

The  time  I  well  remember. 
When  fiU'd  with  deepest  awe, 

My  name  among  the  number. 
In  the  Lamb's  book  I  saw. 

3  My  Saviour's  death  and  passion, 
His  anguish,  grief  and  pain, 

Until  my  consummation, 
My  fav'rite  theme  remain; 

Himself  hath  sanctified, 

The  grave,  my  resting  place. 

And  since  for  me  He  died, 
I  shall  lie  down  in  peace. 

IJO.*     T.  1G8.     (1022.) 

THOU   hast  cancell'd   my  trans- 
gression, 

Jesus,  by  thy  precious  blood. 
May  I  find  therein  salvation. 

Happiness  and  peace  with  God; 
And  since  thou,  for  sinners  suff'ring, 
On  the  cross  wast  made  an  off'ring. 
From  all  sin  deliver  me, 
Th-dt  I  wholly  thine  may  be. 


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2  All  the  pain  thou  hast  endured, 
All   thy  wounds,   thy  crown  of 
thorn, 
Hands  and  feet,  with  nails  thro' 
bored, 
The  reproach  which  thou  hast 
borne;  [furrows. 

Thy  back,    ploughed    with    deep 
Cross  and  grave,  and  all  thy  sorrows, 
Thy  blood-sweat  and  agony, 
O  Lord  Jesus,  comfort  mel 

120,*     T.  36.     (1023.) 

LAMB,  for  thy  boundless  love  I 

praises  offer. 
That  love,  which  urg'd  thee  in  my 

stead  to  suffer, 
While  all  the  wrath,  which  I  should 

have  endured, 

On  thee  was  poured. 

2  How  highly  is  poor  man  by  thee 

esteemed! 
Thou  gav'st  thyself  that  he  might 

be  redeemed; 
Take  soul  and  body.  Lord,  as  an 

oblation. 

For  all  thy  passion. 

3  Thou  richly  dost  deserve,   that 

each  pulsation 

Thy  praises  should  express,  with- 
out cessation, 

And  that  each   drop   of  blood   be 
hallow'd  ever. 

To  thee,  my  Saviour. 

121.*     T.  22.     (1015.) 

ROUND    Tabor  heav'nly   glories 

shone. 
But  what  on  Olivet  was  done. 

What  signaliz'd  mount  Calvary 
Calls  forth  my  praise: — 'twas  done 
for  me. 

122.     T.  582.     (1024.) 

WAS  ever  grief  like  thine, 
Jesus,  thou  man  of  wo] 

The  visage  and  the  form  divine, 
Why  was  it  marred  so? 


That  man,  by  thee  restor'd, 
God's  image  might  regain,^ 

And  by  the  sorrows  of  his  Lord, 
In  joys  eternal  reign. 

123.*     T.  14.     (102.) 

SEE,  world,  upon  the   shameful 
tree 
Thy  Maker  sinks  in  death! 
Cover'd  with  stripes  and  wounds 
for  thee. 
Thy  Saviour  yields  his  breath. 

2  Behold   the    streams    of    sacred 
Behold  his  pierced  side!   [blood. 

What  hath  drawn  forth  this  copious 
flood. 
And  swell'd  this  flowino-  tidel 

3  My  sins,  as  num'rous  as  the  sands 
Upon  the  ocean's  shore,    [hands. 

Have   been   the    cruel,    murd'rous 
That  wounded  thee  so  sore. 

4  Thy  wond'rous  love  to  evidence 
Thou  wouldst  my  surety  be: 

Thyself  wouldst  pay  my  debt  im- 
mense. 
Thereby  to  set  me  free. 

5  Thou  art  destruction  to  the  grave. 
Death's  enemy  severe; 

That  each  in  bondage  as  its  slave. 
Might  now  be  sav'd  from  fear. 

6  My  debt  to  thee,  God,  who  art 

love. 
Weak  words  can  ne'er  express; 

1  cannot  here,  if  there  above, 

Return  due  thankfulness. 

7  Grant  me  the  grace  while  I  am 
(Since  I  can  nothing  give)  [here, 

Thy  suff'rings  in  my  heart  to  bear. 
And  by  thy  death  to  live. 

124.     T.  14.     (103.) 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  the  world 
Imbrued  with  sweat  and  gore. 

Expiring  on  tiie  accursed  cross, 
Where  he  our  sorrows  bore! 

2  Compassion  for  man's  fallen  race 
Brought  down  God's  only  Son, 

To  veil  in  flesh  his  radiant  face, 
And  for  their  sins  atone. 


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SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 


3  Who  can  to  love  his  name  for- 

bear, 
That  of  his  sufF'rings  hears, 
And  finds  the  ransom  of  his  soul 
Was  blood  as  well  as  tears] 

4  When  earth  and  hell's  malicious 

pow'rs 
Encompass'd  thee  around. 
Thy  sacred  blood,  O  Son  of  God, 
Stream'd  forth  from  ev'ry  wound: 

5  Till  death's  pale  ensig-ns  o'er  thy 

cheeks. 
And  trembling-  lips  were  spread; 
Till  light  forsook  thy  dying  eyes. 
And  life  thy  drooping-  head. 

6  Joy  for  thy  torments  we  receive, 
Life  in  thy  death  have  found; 

For  the  reproaches  of  thy  cross 
Shall  be  with  glory  crown'd. 

7  May  we  a  grateful  sense  retain 
Of  thy  redeeming  love; 

And  live  below  like  those  that  hope 
To  live  with  thee  above! 

125.  T.  14.     (104.) 

ALAS !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed. 
And  did  my  Sov'reign  die? 

Would  he  devote  his  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I? 

2  W^as  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 
He  groan'd  upon  the  tree] 

Amazing  pity!  grace  unknown! 
And  love  beyond  degree! 

o  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness 
hide. 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  the  Almighty  Maker  died. 

An  off'ring  for  my  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing 
face, 

While  Jesus'  cross  appears; 
Dissolve,  my  heart,  in  thankfulness. 

And  melt  my  eyes  in  tears! 

126.  T.22.     (105.) 

/  WHEN  I  by  faith  my  Saviour  see 
/    Expiring  on  the  cross  for  me, 
Satan  and  sin  no  more  can  move, 
For  I  am  fillM  with  Jesus'  love. 


2  His  thorns  and  nails  pierce  thro' 

my  heart. 
In  ev'ry  groan  I  bear  a  part; 
I  view  his  wounds  with  streaming 

eyes; 
But  see!  he  bows  his  head  and  dies! 

3  Come,  sinners,  view  the  Lamb  of 

God, 
Wounded  and  dead,  and  bath'd  in 

blood! 
Behold  his  side,  and  venture  near, 
The  well  of  endless  life  is  here. 

4  Here  I  forget  my  cares  and  pains; 

1  drink,  yet  still  my  thirst  remains; 
Only  the  fountain-head  above 
Can  satisfy  the  thirst  of  love. 

5  O  that  I  thus  could  always  feel! 
Lord,   more    and    more    thy   love 

reveal! 
Then  my  glad  tongue   shall  loud 

proclaim 
The  grace  and  glory  of  thy  name. 

6  Thy  name  dispels  my  guilt  and 

fear,  [ear; 

Revives  my  heart  and  charms  mine 
Affords  a  balm  for  ev'ry  wound. 
And  Satan  trembles  at  the  sound, 

127.     T.14.     (106.) 

BEHOLD  the  loving  Son  of  God 
Stretch'd  out  upon  the  tree; 

Behold  him  shed  his  precious  blood, 
And  die  for  you  and  me. 

2  Why  is  his  bodyrack'd  with  pains, 

And  wrung  with  keenest  smart? 
Why  flows  the  blood  from  all  his 
veins. 
Why  torn  with  grief  his  heart? 

3  All  righteousness  did  he  fulfil, 
No  sin  did  ever  know; 

He  never  thought  nor  acted  ill; 
Why  was  he  wounded  so? 

4  Alas,  we   own   with    conscious 

shame, 
While  we  behold  his  cross. 
Our   sins   have  slain  the  guiltless 

Lamb, 
He  sufFer'd  all  for  us. 


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41 


5  But  hence  our  confidence  begins; 
For  we  may  boldly  say, 

That  thus,  by  bearing  all  our  sins. 
He  took  them  all  away. 

6  Our  God  is  fully  reconcil'd, 
His  justice  satisfied; 

Each  sinner  may  become  his  child, 
Since  Jesus  bled  and  died. 

7  Come  then,  ye  needy  sinners  come. 

If  ye  accept,  he'll  give; 
O  suffer  him  to  lead  you  home; 
Whoever  will,  may  live. 

128.  T.22.     (107.) 

THERE  hangs  the  Saviour  of  man- 
kind. 

His  visage  marr'd,  his  head  reclin'd. 

His  bleeding  hands,  his  bleeding 
feet, 

Declare  his  love  divinely  great. 

2  His  flesh  is  torn  with  whips  and 

nails. 

His  strength  decays,  his  spirit  fails; 
His  side  is  pierc'd,  his  heart  isbroke, 
Our  sins  upon  himself  he  took. 

3  The  thieves  expiring  on  each  side. 
Proclaim  the  crimes  for  which  they 

died;  [done? 

But  what,  dear  Saviour,  hast  thou 
Thou  diedst  for  sin,  but  not  thine 

own. 

4  Jesus,  and  didst  thou  bleed  for 

mel 

0  great,  O  boundless  mystery! 

1  bow  my  head  in  deep  amaze. 
And  silently  adore  thy  grace. 

129.  T.  582.     (108.) 

GO  forth  in  Spirit,  go 
To  Calv'ry's  holy  mount; 

See  there  thy  Friend  between  two 
thieves, 
Suff'ring  on  thy  account. 

2  Fall  at  his  cross's  foot, 

And  say,  '  My  God  and  Lord, 
♦Here  let  me  dwell,  and  view  those 
wounds, 
'Which  life  for  me  procur'd.' 
E  2 


3  Fix  on  that  face  thine  eye; 
Why  dost  thou  backward  shrink! 

What  a  base  rebel  thou  hast  been 
To  Christ,  thou  now  dost  think. 

4  Fear  not,  for  this  is  he 
Who  always  loves  us  first,    [ness 

And  with  white  robes  of  righteous- 
Delights  to  deck  the  worst. 

5  Or  art  thou  at  a  loss 
What  thou  to  him  shalt  S3.y1 

Be  but  sincere,  and  all  thy  case 
Just  as  it  is  display. 

6  His  blood  thy  cause  will  plead. 
Thy  plaintive  cry  he'll  hear. 

Look  with  an  eye  of  pity  down. 
And  grant  thee  all  thy  pray'r. 

130.     T.  14.     (109.)       X 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree; 

How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclin'd 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee! 


j!  while  na^ 


2  Hark  how  he  groans: 

ture  shakes. 
And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend; 
The  temple's  vail  in  sunder  breaks. 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  done!  the  precious  ransom's 

paid, 
'  'Tis  finish'dl'  Jesus  cries; 
Behold  he  bows  his  sacred  head. 
He  bows  his  head,  and  dies. 

4  Salvation  thus  did  he  obtain, 
O  mystery  divine! 

0  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain. 
Was  ever  love  like  thine! 

^^131.     T.22.     (110.) 

THE  cross,  the  cross,  0  that's  my 
gain,  [slain; 

Because  on  that  the  Lamb  was 
'Twas  there  my  Lord  was  crucified, 
'Twas  there  my  Saviour  for  me  died. 

2  The  stony  heart  dissolves  in  tears, 
When  to  our  view  the  cross  appears; 
Christ's  dying  love,  when  truly  felt, 
The  vilest,  hardest  heart  doth  melt, 


42 


SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 


3  Here  will  I  stay,  and  g-aze  awhile 
Upon  the  Friend  of  sinners  vile; 
Abas'd,  I  view  what  I  have  done, 
To  God's  eternal,  gracious  Son. 

4  Here  I  behold,  as  in  a  glass, 
God's  glory,  with  unveiled  face; 
And  by  beholding,  I  shall  be 
Made  like  to  Him  who  loved  me. 

5  Here  is  an  ensign  on  a  hill. 
Come  hither,  sinners,  look  your  fill; 
To  look  aside,  is  pain  and  loss; 

1  glory  only  in  the  cross. 

G  Here  doth  the  Lord  of  life  proclaim 
To  all  the  world  his  saving  name; 
Repenting  souls  in  him  believe; 
Ye  wounded,  look  on  him  and  live. 

7  No  flaming  sword  doth  guard  the 
place,  [grace: 

The  cross  of  Christ  proclaims  free 
All  pilgrims  who  would  heaven  win. 
By  Jesus'  cross  must  enter  in. 

132.     T.  96.     (111.) 
0  LOVE  divine,  v/hat  hast  thou 
done!  [me! 

Th'  incarnate  God  hath  died  for 
The  Father's  co-eternal  Son 

Bore  all  my  sins  upon  the  tree: 
Th'  incarnate  God  for  me  hath  died; 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified! 

2  Behold  him,  all  ye  that  pass  by. 
The  bleeding  Prince  of  life  and 

peace!  [die. 

Come  see,  ye  worms,  your  Maker 

And  say,  was  ever  grief  like  his! 

Come  feel,  with  me,  his  bloo(i  ap" 

plied: 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified. 

3  Is  crucified  for  me  and  you, 
To  bring  us  rebels  back  to  God; 

Believe,  believe  the  record  true, 
Ye  all  are  bought  with  Jesus'blood: 
Pardon  for  all  flows  from  his  side; 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified! 

4  Then  let  us  sit  beneath  his  cross, 
And   gladly   catch    the   healing 

stream. 
All  things  for  him  account  but  loss. 
And  all  give  up  our  hearts  to  him; 
O  may  we  nothing  know  beside 
The  Lamb  of  God  as  crucified, 


133.  T.  11.    (112.) 

LET  me  dwell  on  Golgotha, 
Weep  and  love  my  life  away! 
While  upon  the  cross  I  see 
Jesus  bleed  and  die  for  me. 

2  That  dear  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Shows  my  sin  in  all  its  guilt: 

Ah!  ray  soul,  he  bore  thy  load; 
Thou  hast  slain  the  Lamb  of  God. 

3  Hark!  his  dying  word:  'Forgive, 
'  Father,  let  the  sinner  live; 

'  Sinner,  wipe  thy  tears  away, 
'I  thy  ransom  freely  pay.' 

4  While  I  hear  this  grace  reveal'd, 
And  obtain  my  pardon  seal'd, 

All  my  soft  affections  move, 
Waken'd  by  the  force  of  love. 

5  Farewell  world,  thy  gold  is  dross. 
Now  I  see  the  blood-stain'd  cross; 
Jesus  died  to  set  me  free 

From  the  law,  and  sin,  and  thee! 

6  He  hath  dearly  bought  my  soul; 
Lord,  accept,  and  claim  the  whole! 
To  thy  will  I  all  resign. 

Now,  no  more  my  own,  but  thine. 

134.  T.  583.     (113.) 

1  KNEEL  in  spirit  at  my  Saviour's 

cross, 
Where  he  in  blood  expired  for  his 

foes; 
With  deepest  rev'rence  humbly  I 

adore 
My  dying  Lord,  who  all  my  sorrows 

bore. 

2  I,  sinful  worm,  with  awe  before 

him  bow, 
While    I    the     deep     unfathom'd 

myst'ry  view: 
Poor  man  must  highly  valu'd  be 

indeed, 
For  whom  so  great  a  ransom-price 

was  paid. 

3  This  blessed  truth  I  firmly  will 

maintain,  [slain: 

That  my  Creator  for  my  sins  was 
May  this  constrain  me   gladly  to 

obey, 
And  love  the  Lord,  who  took  my 

sins  away, 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


43 


135.     T.  1G6.     (1016.) 

WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 

On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 

And  blush,  ashamed  of  my  pride; 
Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I  should  boast 

In  aught  besides  my  ransom  price, 
All  the  vain  things,  which  charm'd 
me  most 

For  Christ  I  freely  sacrifice. 

2  Behold  the  dying  Lamb  of  God, 
And  say,  was  grief  like  His  e'er 
known? 
See  from  his  wounds  in  streams  of 
blood  [down; 

Sorrow    and    love  flow  mingled 
What  can  I  offer  that's  not  thine? 
My  thanks,  O  Lord,  how  short 
they  fall ! 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine. 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

136.     T.  184. 

FOR  our  transgressions  thou  wast 
wounded, 

Our  sins,  O  Lord,  on  thee  were  laid; 

Thy  suff'rings,  (O  what  love  un- 
bounded!) 

For  guilty  man  the  debt  have  paid. 

With  humble  thanks  we  now  adore 
thee, 

Thy  cross  our  glory  shall  remain; 

Yet  oft,  asham'd,  we  weep  before 
thee. 

That  we  by  sin  the  Lord  have  slain. 

137.     T.  232.     (114.) 

BEHOLD,  my  soul,  the  Lamb  of 

God,  [blood, 

Baptiz'd  with  tears,  and  sweat,  and 

Spent,  comfortless,  forsaken: 
See,  how  he  bows  his  head  and  dies. 
While  to  the  world  the  sun  denies 

His  light,  and  rocks  are  shaken. 
My  dear  Redeemer,  let  thy  death 
Subdue  my  heart,  confirm  my  faith: 
Teach  me  thy  dying  love  to  know, 
And  in  return  with  love  to  glow: 
Thy  love  divine— My  heart  incline, 

Lord,  to  be  thine, 

Till  I  in  death  my  soul  resign. 


138.*     T.  151.     (117.) 

THY  blood,  so  dear  and  precious. 

Love  made  thee  shed  for  me; 
O  may  I  now,  dear  Jesus, 

Love  thee  most  fervently: 
May  the  divine  impression 

Of  thy  atoning  death. 
And  all  thy  bitter  passion. 

Ne'er  leave  me  while  I've  breath. 


139.*     T.  588.     (115.) 


'TIS  finish'd  now, 
Salvation's  finish'd  now! 
Redeemed  sinners  bow, 
Adore  and  wonder. 
That  earth  and  heaven's  Founder 
Now  sinks  in  death.  :(|: 

2  Look  up  and  see, 
By  faith  look  up  and  see. 
His  heart  was  pierc'd  for  thee; 
The  Rock  of  ages, 
Whose  stream  thy  thirst  assuages. 
Was  rent  for  thee.  :\\: 

3  The  precious  flood 
Of  water  and  of  blood. 
Of  sin-atoning  blood. 
Now  freely  flow^eth 
On  him,  who  Jesus  knoweth 
As  Lord  and  God.  :jj: 

4  We  are  redeem'd, 
Redeem'd  to  endless  bliss. 
Our  souls  rejoice  at  this; 
With  hearts  enlarged. 
We  see  our  debt  discharged. 
Our  ransom  paid.  :|1: 

5  0  sing  again. 
Sing  still  in  higher  strain 
Unto  the  Lamb  once  slain; 
Bring  for  salvation 
Praise,  thanks  and  adoration,, 
Hallelujah!  :||: 


!/■ 


T.  14.     (116.) 

a  fountain  fiil'd  with 


140. 

THERE  is 

blood. 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners,  plung'd  beneath  that 

flood. 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 


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DEATH  AND  BURIAL 


2  The  dying  thief  rejoic'd  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day; 

And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash'd  all  my  sins  away. 

3  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the 

stream, 
Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming    love    hath    been    my 
theme. 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

4  Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  thy  pow'r  to  save; 

When  this  poor  lisping,  stamm'ring 
tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

141.     T.  240.     (119.) 

ALL  hail !  thou  Lamb  of  God, 
Bearing  sin's  pond'rous  load! 
Thanks  for  thy  agony. 
Thy  bloody  sweat  for  me, 
Thy  suff 'ring  willingly; 
All  hail!  'midst  pain  and  scorn. 
Spit  upon,  crown'd  with  thorn. 
And  by  the  scourges  torn. 
All  hail!  in  purple  clad. 

Sinners,  sinners. 
Ah!  behold  the  man! 

Sinners,  sinners, 
Ah!  behold  the  man! 

2  Bearing  the  cross's  weight. 
Thou  mountest  Calv'ry's  height: 
I,  weeping,  follow  thee; 

For  all  is  done  for  me. 
For  me,  thine  enemy! 
All  hail!  as  in  my  stead, 
Thou,  a  sin-off 'ring  made. 
In  torments  bow'st  thy  head; 
Thanks  for  thy  pierced  side! 

Sinners,  sinners. 
All  ye  who  pass  by. 

Hearken,  hearken, 
Mark  his  dying  cry! 

3  '  'Tis  finish'd,'  Jesus  cries. 
He  bows  his  head  and  dies; 
The  vail  is  rent  in  twain. 
Burst  is  the  captive's  chain, 
Man  is  restor'd  again! 

All  hail !  in  death  though  pale. 
Victorious  Lamb!  all  hail ! 
Then  did  thine  arm  prevail: 


0  glorious  sacrifice! 
Ever,  ever 

To  thy  promis'd  word 

Faithful,  faithful 
Saviour,  God  and  Lord! 

142.     T.  136.     (1020.) 

1  WEEP  for  joy. 

And  tender  love's  emotion. 

When  I  Christ's  suff'rings  trace 
with  deep  devotion, 

From  Olivet 

To  Calv'ry's  bloody  brow; 

When  him,  with  scoffing  multi- 
tudes surrounded, 

1  view  from  head   to   foot  for  my 

transgressions  wounded. 
Ah!  then  it  is  my  blest  employ 
To  weep  for  joy. 

2  He  died  for  me. 

For  me  became  an  off'ring. 

My  sin-sick  soul  he  healeth  by  his 
suff'ring: 

His  precious  blood. 

For  my  redemption  shed. 

An  open  fountain  is  for  my  trans- 
gression, 

I  in  his  sacred  wounds,  those 
pledges  of  salvation. 

Discover  my  election  free; 

He  died  for  me. 

3  O  happy  day, 

0  blest  sabbatic  moments, 

When  we,  reposing  after  pain  and 

torments, 
Christ's  body  see. 
Now  laid  in  Joseph's  tomb: 
Rejoice,  O  church,  in  that  complete 

salvation,  ^ 

W^hich  he  in  death  then  brought  to 

its  full  consummation. 
When  in  the  grave  for  us  he  lay: 
O  happy  day! 

143.*     T.  185.     (1025.) 

UNTO    Jesus'  cross  I'm  now  re- 
tiring. 
There  my  Saviour's  pierced  feet, 
(Dying  love  a  grateful   sense   in- 
spiring) 
Bath'd  in  tears  I  humbly  greet; 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


45 


Might  I  never  lose  this  blest  im- 
pression, 
But  in  Spirit  fix  my  happy  station 
On  those  heights  so  dear  to  me, 
Golgotha,  Gethsemane. 

2  Might  thy  dying  love,  dear  stifF'- 

ring  Saviour, 
Which  subdu'd  my  stubborn  heart, 
Me  constrain,  and  rule  my  whole 

behavior. 
Till  I  from  this  world  depart: 
Thus  my  mortal  body  I  shall  nourish, 
And,  as  thine,  with  holy  rev'rence 

cherish. 
Earnestly  intent  to  bear 
More  of  thy  blest  image  here. 

3  With  a  mind,  from  earthly  cares 

divested, 
Let  me  dwell,  by  day  and  night. 
Where  the  body  of  my  Saviourrested, 

Here  I  find  supreme  delight; 
Here  'tis  good  for  me,  with  pardon'd 

Mary, 
At  his  sepulchre  in  faith  to  tarry: 
Thus,  in  blessed  fellowship 
With  my  Lord,  I  wake  and  sleep. 

144,*     T.  208.     (120.) 

HAPPY  meditation 

On  my  Saviour's  passion. 

On  his  death  and  grave; 
It  can't  be  expressed 
What  a  feeling  blessed 

At  such  times  I  have, 
When  I  Christ  in  spirit  view, 
In  his  suff 'ring  scenes  revising 
My  Lord  agonizing. 

2  All  the  pains  and  sorrows 
He  endured  for  us. 

All  the  tears  he  shed. 
When  he  in  the  garden. 
Bearing  our  sin's  burden. 

In  soul's  anguish  pray'd: 
Yea,  each  scene  of  suff'ring  love 
Raises  in  me  an  emotion 
,    Of  intense  devotion. 

3  Lamb  of  God,  thus  dearest 
I   Thou  to  me  appearest; 
[       O  might  I  each  breath 

Spend,  while  here  I'm  living, 
In  praise  and  thaksgiving 


For  thy  wounds  and  death! 
Till  I,  for  thy  dying  love 
Shall,  with  all  the  saints  in  glory. 
Praise,  thank,  and  adore  thee. 

145.     T.581.     (12L) 

MET  around  the  sacred  tomb, 
Friends  of  Jesus,  why  those  tears'? 

'Midst  this  sad  sepulchral  gloom 
Shall  your  faith  give  way  to  fears'? 

He  will  soon,  ev'n  as  he  said, 

Rise  triumphant  from  the  dead. 

2  Hidden  from  all  ages  past 
Was  the  cross's  mystery. 

Doubts  awhile  a  veil  had  cast 

O'er  that  first  dear  family; 
Till  they  saw  him,  and  believ'd, 
And  as  Lord  and  God  receiv'd. 

3  Now  with  tears  of  love  and  joy, 
We  remember  all  his  pain. 

Sighs  and  groans  and  dying  cry: 
For  the  Lamb  for  us  was  slain, 
And,  from  death  our  souls  to  save, 
Once  for  us  lay  in  the  grave. 

4  Hither,  sinners,  all  repair. 
And  with  Jesus  Christ  be  dead. 

All  are  safe  from  Satan's  snare, 

Who  to  Jesus'  tomb  have  fled; 
Here  the  weary  and  oppress'd 
Find  a  never  ending  rest. 

5  Wounded  Saviour,  full  of  grace. 
Hast  thou  suflTer'd  thus  for  me'?    > 

Ah!  I  hide  my  blushing  face;  / 

How  have  I  requited  thee"? 
Should  not  I  with  ardor  burn 
Some  love's  token  to  return? 

6  But  alas,  the  spark  how  small!        \ 
Scarcely  seen  at  all  to  glow;  , 

Lord,  thou  know'st  how  short  I  fall, 
And  my  growth  in  grace  how  slow; 
Yet,  when  to  thy  cross  I  fly. 
Soon  all  strange  aflfections  die. 

7  In  thy  death  is  all  my  trust, 
I  have  thee  my  refuge  made. 

And,  when  once  consign'd  to  dust. 

In  thatomb  my  body's  laid. 
Then,  with  saved  souls  above, 
I  will  praise  thy  dying  love. 

8  But,  while  here  I'm  left  behind, 
Burden'd  with  infirmity. 


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DEATH  AND  BURIAL 


May  I  help  and  comfort  find, 

Visiting  Gethsemane, 
Calvary  and  Joseph's  tomb, 
Till  my  sabbath's  also  come. 

146.     T.  114.     (122.) 

NOW  haste,  my  soul,  with  awe  and 

deep  devotion, 
To  Joseph's  tomb,  thy  Saviour  to 

behold 
Laid  in  the  dust,  his  body  pale  and 

cold. 
Ah!  in  thy  stead  he  drank  death's 

bitter  potion: 
He  as  a  lamb  was  wounded,  bruis'd 

and  slain. 
For  thee  eternal  happiness  to  gain. 

2  For  worthless  me,   (0   Godlike 

condescension!) 
The  Maker  of  creation's  boundless 

sphere. 
Whom  all  celestial  hosts  as  Lord 

revere. 
Whose  pow'r  divine  is  past  their 

comprehension, 
Became  a  man,  my  guilty  soul  to 

save, 
And  rests  from  labour  in  the  silent 

grave. 

3  Here  is  the  place  where  weary 

souls  may  tarry; 
Though  near  the  dead,  death  can 

no  pow'r  assume, 
For  life,  eternal  life,  rests  in  this 

tomb. 
Come  then,  my  pardon'd  soul,  with 

humble  Mary 
Behold  thy  wearied  Master  sweetly 

sleep;  [and  weep. 

Admire  his  matchless  love,  adore 

4  I  view  in  thee,  thou   wan   and 

mangled  body. 
My   Lord,    Redeemer,  Priest,  and 

Sacrifice,  [greatest  price, 

The  Bread  of  life,    the    Pearl    of 
My    soul's   Belov'd,    the    Fairest, 

white  and  ruddy, 
The  promis'd  Seed,  the  Lord  our 

Righteousness, 
The    long-predicted     Lamb,     and 

Prince  of  Peace. 


5  Here  will  I  stay,  engag'd  in  con- 
templation 

On  my  Redeemer's  agony  and  death; 
This    shall    increase    and   j5x   my 

wav'ring  faith 
In  thee  the  Finisher  of  my  salvation; 
Yea,  in  my  soul  and  body  mortify 
The  sins  which  did  my  Jesus  crucify. 

6  Thou  Lord  of  life!  fix  thou  my 
soul  and  senses 

On  thee,  the  dearest  object  of  my 

heart: 
That  when  from  this  vain  world  I 

shall  depart, 
And  when  the  awful  scene  of  death 

commences, 
I  may  resign  my  spirit  unto  thee, 
And  in  thy  presence  live  eternally. 

7  Meanwhile  I'll  love  and  thank 
without  cessation. 

Thee  my  Redeemer,  who  my  soul 

hast  bought, 
And  me  a  wand'ring  sheep  in  mercy 

sought ! 
Accept   my  tears,   my  pray'r  and 

adoration : 
To  thee  my  life,  my  all  I  now  resign 
In  life  and  death ;  O  keep  me  ever 

thine ! 

147,     T.  208.     (123.) 

NOW  will  I,  like  Mary, 

My  best  spices  carry 

To  my  Saviour's  tomb  ; 
I'll  behold  his  body 
Mangled,  pale,  and  bloody; 

Now  my  sabbath's  come. 
But,  alas ! — what  spices  has    [ing, 
My  poor  heart,  save  tears  and  cry- 

Heart-felt  throbs  and  sighing ! 

2  Lo !  methinks  his  body, 
There  stretch 'd  out  already, 

Lifeless  I  behold: 
Yes,  1  view  him  yonder. 
And  astonish'd  ponder 

O'er  him  dead  and  cold  : 
Deep  and  wide — I  see  his  side, 
Livid  wounds  on  every  member 

I  see  without  number. 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


47 


3  Back  the  scourges  ploughed  ! 
■Side,  whence  blood-streams  flowed! 

Hands,  and  feet,  and  head! 
Lips,  o^er  which  death  hover'd, 
Now  with  paleness  cover'd! 

Cheeks,  whose  color's  fled! 
Bruised  face — still  full  of  grace! 

On  this  scene  I  gaze  ashamed, 

Weep  whene'er  'tis  named. 

4  Lamb  of  God,  my  Saviour, 
Thou  shalt  be  for  ever 

jNIy  most  fav'rite  theme: 
And  for  thy  atonement. 
Might  I  ev'ry  moment 

Praise  thy  saving  name: 
Constantly — thy  passion  be. 
Till  my  final  consummation, 
IVIy  heart's  meditation. 


O 


148.*     T.  45.     (124.) 
grief, — which 


the 


DEEPEST 

relief 
Of  mankind  hath  procured! 
God's  beloved  only  Son 
In  a  tomb  was  buried. 

2  Ye  sons  of  men, — this   doleful 

plan 
Was  laid  by  your  transgression; 
What  Christ  suffer'd  for  your  guilt 
Is  beyond  expression. 

3  The  Lamb  of  God — shed  all  his 

blood,  . 
Which  flow'd  upon  the  mountain; 
This  for  all  iniquity 
Is  an  open  fountain. 

4  O  Prince  of  Peace — thou  Source 

of  grace. 
And  Author  of  salvation! 
Thy  unbounded  love  demands 
Humble  adoration. 

5  How  blest  he  is — who  weigheth 

this. 
That  God  became  his  Saviour, 
To  bestow  eternal  life 
Upon  him  for  ever! 

6  O  Jesus  blest! — my  heart's  true 

rest. 
Be  thou  my  soul's  desire. 
Till  I  too  can  in  my  tomb 
From  this  world  retire. 


149.  T.  119.     (125.) 

LAINIB  once  slain,  :1|: 
My  Redeemer !  while  I  view 
Thee  by  faith,  I'm  lost  in  wonder ; 
Grateful  tears  my  cheeks  bedew : 
Blessed  Saviour,  when  I  ponder 
On  the  cause  of  all  thy  grief  and 
smart, 
Melts  my  heart.  :||: 

2  Holy  Lord,  :I|: 
By  thy  body  giv'n  to  death, 
Mortify  my  sinful  nature 
Till  I  yield  my  dying  breath. 
Ah !  protect  thy  feeble  creature, 
Grant  that  I,  by  nothing  drawn  aside, 
Thine  abide.  :||: 

150,  T.  598.      (1026.) 

BELOVED,  white  and  ruddy, 
Of  thousands  none  so  fair; 

1  with  thy  wounded  body 
No  beauty  can  compare ; 

Here  to  thy  care  consigned, 
Within  thy  tomb  enshrined, 
Might  but  my  body  lie ; 
To  thee  my  soul  would  fly. 

2  But  while  on  earth  I  tarry, 
Wrapt  in  this  mortal  vest. 

Within  thy  sanctuary 

My  troubled  soul  finds  rest. 
Hinder  all  strange  afljections, 
O  might  'midst  imperfections, 
Ev'n  in  my  looks  be  seen. 
That  I  with  God  have  been. 

3  In  this  sepulchral  P^den, 
The  tree  of  life  I've  found, 

Here  is  my  treasure  hidden, 

I  tread  on  hallow'd  ground; 
Ye  sick,  ye  faint  and  weary, 
Howe'er  your  ailments  vary, 
Creep  hither  and  make  sure 
Of  a  most  perfect  cure. 

4  Here  lies  in  death's  embraces 
My  Bridegroom,  Lord  and  God; 

With  awe  my  soul  retraces 

The  bloody,  dol'rous  road. 
That  leads  to  this  last  station ; 
Here  in  sweet  meditation 
I'll  dwell  by  day  and  night, 
Till  faith  is  chang'd  to  sight. 


: 


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BURIAL  OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


151,     T.45. 

WEEP  Zion,  weep, 

In  death's  deep  sleep 

Your  King  his  head  has  bowed; 

Closed  are  those  lips,  whence  late 

Truth  and  mercy  flowed. 

2  In  strains  of  wo 
Our  songs  shall  flow, 
What  love  is  here  displayed! 
See  God's  dear  and  only  Son, 
To  a  tomb  conveyed. 

3  Yet,  O  rejoice. 
With  heart  and  voice. 

Soon  will  he  rise  most  glorious: 
And  at  the  right  hand  of  God 
Seat  himself  victorious. 


152.     T.  167. 

OH!  what  love  is  here  displa3^ed! 

See  the  Father's  only  Son, 
To  the  silent  tomb  conveyed; 

Ah!  my   soul,   what  hast  thou 
done! 
Yet,  while  I,  my  sins  bewailing. 

Own  that  they  his  blood   have 
spilt. 
May  that  blood,  for  me  prevailing. 

Wash  away  my  sin  and  guilt. 

2  Here  my  Sabbath  is  completed. 

Here  my  soul  enjoys  sweet  peace, 
At  the  feet  of  Jesus  seated. 

Here  I  taste  true  happiness; 
I  adore  this  paschal  off''ring, 

I  adore  God's  counsel  deep, 
I  adore  my  Jesus  sulf 'ring. 

And  while  I  adore  him,  weep. 


153.*     T.  185.     (127.) 

WHEN   I   visit  Jesus'   grave   in 
spirit, 
It  is  never  done  in  vain; 
Since  'tis  only  from  his  death  and 
merit 
I  can  life  and  strength  obtain: 


Jesus'  cross,  his  last  hours  in  his 
passion,  [piration, 

Jesus'  stripes,  his  wounds  and  ex- 
Jesus'  body  and  his  blood 
Shall  remain  my  highest  good. 


154.     T.  205.     (128.) 

RESTING  in  the  silent  grave. 
Spent  with  torment,  pangs  and 
cries. 
See  the  Lord  God,  strong  to  save! 
Him,  whose  thunders  shake  the 
skies! 
'Twas  for  me  he  groan' d,  he  bled. 
And  was  number'd  with  the  dead; 
Sacred  body,  with  amaze. 
Thankfully  on  thee  I  gaze. 


155.     T.  11.     (126.) 

GO  my  soul,  go  ev'ry  day. 
To  the  tomb  where  Jesus  lay; 
Be  my  members  with  him  dead. 
Be  his  sepulchre  my  bed. 

2  Boldest  foes  dare  never  come 
Near  my  Saviour's  sacred  tomb! 
Evil  never  can  molest 
Those  who  near  his  body  rest,  y 


156.*     T.  519.     (129.1175.) 

MOST  holy  Lord  and  God! 

Holy,  almighty  God! 

Holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour! 

Thou  eternal  God! 
Grant  that  we  may  never 
Lose  the  comforts  from  th}''  death! 

Have  mercy,  O  Lord! 

2  Most  holy  Lord  and  God! 

Holy,  almighty  God! 

Holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour! 

Thou  eternal  God! 
Bless  thy  congregation  [blood, 

Through  thy  sulf'rings,  death  and 

Have  mercy,  O  Lord! 


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VI.   The  Resurrection  of  Christ  from  the  Grave. 


157.*    T.  132.     (130.) 

CHRIST  Jesus  was  to  death  abas'd, 
Because  of  our  transgression; 

But  now  for  us,  by  being  rais'd, 
Hath  gain'd  life  and  salvation. 

'Tis  this  should  prompt  us  to  rejoice, 

To  praise  the  Lord  with  heart  and 
In  singing  Hallelujah!       [voice, 

2  By  none  of  all  the  human  race 
Could  death  and  hell  be  foiled; 

Sin  render'd  all  men  weak  and  base, 

All  ruin'd  were  and  spoiled; 
Death  having  enter'd  by  the  fall, 
Bore  sway  and  Avas  entail'd  on  all; 
All  sinners  are  by  nature. 

3  But  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God, 
In  love  and  great  compassion, 

To  free  us  from  sin's  galling  load, 
Appear'd  in  human  fashion: 

He  hath  destroy'd  sin's  pow'r  and 
claim,  [name; 

And   left    death    nothing    but  the 
Its  sting  can't  hurt  believers. 

4  How  great  and  wond'rous  was 

the  strife, 

Life  was  by  death  assailed! 
But  Jesus  Christ,  the  Prince  of  life, 

O'er  sin  and  death  prevailed; 
He  triumph'd  over  them  in  death, 
Ar.d  we  are  conqu'rors  too,  by  faith 

In  Christ  our  risen  Saviour. 


5  He  is  the  blessed  Paschal  Lamb, 
By  God  himself  appointed: 

The  prophets  all  aloud  proclaim 

That  he  is  the  Anointed. 

If  on  our  hearts  his  blood  appear. 

We're  freed  from  death's  enslaving 

Subdu'd  is  that  destroyer,    [fear, 

6  This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 

To  lively  hopes  to  raise  us: 
Letheav'n  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 

And  join  to  sing  his  praises: 
For  Christ,  our  everlasting  light, 
Dispels  the  clouds  of  sin's  dark  night 

And  all  the  pow'rs  of  darkness. 
F 


7  The  bread  of  life  we  eat  in  faith 
Is  Jesus  Christ,  our  Saviour, 

Who    conquer'd    Satan,    sin    and 
death, 
And  liveth  now  and  ever: 

Our  souls  desire  no  other  food, 

But  our  Redeemer's  flesh  and  blood, 
Which  gives  us  life  eternal. 

158.*     T.  590.     (131.) 

SING  Hallelujah,  Christ  doth  live, 

And  peace  on  earth  restore! 
Come,  ransom'd  souls,  and  glory 

Sing,  worship  and  adore!     [give, 
With  grateful  hearts  to  him  we  pay 

Our  thanks  in  humble  wise: 
Who  aught  unto  our  charge  can  lay? 

'Tis  God  that  justifies. 

2  Who  can  condemn?  since  Christ 

was  dead. 
And  ever  lives  to  God; 
Now  our  whole  debt  is  fully  paid, 

He  saves  us  by  his  blood. 
The  ransom'd  hosts  in  earth  and 
heav'n 
Thro'  countless  choirs  proclaim, 
'He  hath  redeem'd  us;   praise  be 
giv'n 
'To  God  and  to  the  Lamb!' 

3  God  rais'd  him  up,  when  he  for  all 
Had  freely  tasted  death. 

And  thus  redeem'd  us  from  the  fall; 

Oil  this  we  ground  our  faith. 
For  God  thereby  his  sacrifice 

Declar'd,  unto  his  praise. 
An  all-sufficient  ransom-price 

For  Adam's  fallen  race. 


4  The  God  of  peace  to  guilty  man 

Doth  pard'ning  grace  aflford, 
Since  from   the  dead   he  brought 
again 

Our  Shepherd,  Head  and  Lord; 
That  Shepherd  who  so  freely  shed 

His  blood  for  sinners  poor; 
Who  died,  but  now  is  ris'n  indeed, 

And  lives  for  evermore. 


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RESURRECTION 


5  The  God  of  mercies  let  us  praise, 
Who  saveth  fallen  men, 

That  by  his  pow'r,  which  Christ 
did  raise, 

He  us  begets  again 
Unto  a  lively  confidence, 

That  we,  for  Jesus'  sake, 
Shall  of  that  blest  inheritance, 

Reserv'd  for  us,  partake. 

6  His  resurrection's  pow'r  divine. 
By  grace  on  us  bestow 'd, 

Renews  us,  that  w^e,  dead  to  sin, 

Ma}^  live  alone  to  God: 
Thus  we,  supported  by  his  might, 

From  strength  to  strength  pro- 
ceed; 
And,  walking  in  his  truth  and  light. 

Praise  him  in  word  and  deed. 

7  In  all  we  do,  constrain'd  by  love. 
We'll  joy  to  him  afford. 

And  to  God's  will  obedient  prove. 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Sing  Hallelujah!  and  adore 
On  earth  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

Till  we  in  heav'n  shall  evermore 
Exalt  his  name.  Amen! 

159.     T.  590.     (132.) 

BELIEVING   souls,   rejoice  and 

Your  risen  Saviour  see,      [sing, 
And  say,  '  O  death,  where  is  thy 

'O  grave,  thy  victory]'      [sting] 
He  died  your  guilty  souls  to  save, 

And  dying,  conquer'd  death; 
Was  bury'd  in  the  gloomy  grave. 

But  reassum'd  his  breath. 

2  Rejoice,  your  conqu'ring  Saviour 

lives. 

He  lives,  to  die  no  more; 
And  life  eternal  freely  gives. 

Since  he  our  sorrows  bore. 
To  all  who  their  lost  state  bewail; 

For  Jesus'  precious  blood 
Doth  for  each  contrite  soul  prevail 

Before  the  throne  of  God. 

3  Sing  praises  to  our  risen  Lord; 
Life,  immortality. 

And  lasting  bliss  are  now  restor'd 
For  all,  for  you  and  me. 


Believe  the  wondrous  deed,  my  soul. 

Adore  his  saving  name; 
Rejoice,  ye  saints,  from  pole  to  pole 

His  love  and  pow'r  proclaim. 

4  The  Prince  of  life  reclin'd  his 

Expiring  on  the  cross;        [head, 
But  now  the  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed. 

Is  ris'n  and  lives  for  us. 
Rejoice,  and  in  the  dust  adore 

The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain; 
He  liveth  now  and  evermore. 

For  evermore  to  reign. 

160.     T.  50.     (133.) 

REJOICE,  0  church,  the  Saviour's 

bride. 
All  grief  and  mourning  lay  aside: 
With  cheerful  hearts  and  voices  sing 
The  resurrection  of  our  King.  Hal. 

•2  He,  having  triumph'd  over  death, 
Now  reassumes  his  vital  breath: 
The  angels  wait  with  watchful  eyes, 
And  joy  to  see  their  God  arise. 

3  Our  gracious  Saviour,  Head  and 

Lord,  [word; 

Hath  well  perform'd  his  promis'd 
And  now  would  have  his  church 

rejoice; 
He  loves  to  hear  her  cheerful  voice. 

4  Let  us  then  with  the  heav'nly 

throng 
Now  join  in  that  eternal  song: 
'  Salvation  to  our  God  and  King, 
*  Whose  death  did  our  redemption 

bring.' 

5  Blessing  and  praise  we  give  to 

thee,  [free; 

That  thou  from  death  hast  set  us 
Thy  resurrection  from  the  grave 
Proves  clearly  thou  hast  pow'r  to 

save. 

6  Thy  blood  shall  wash  our  gar- 

ments white, 
Then  we,  with  all  the  saints  in  light, 
Shall  joyful  meet  our  Lord  and  Head, 
We  know  for  us  thy  blood  was  shed. 

7  Astonish'd,  at  thy  footstool  low, 
With  humble  gratitude  we  bow: 
Our  words  can  never  fully  tell 
What  in  our  thankful  hearts  we  feel! 


OF  CHRIST. 


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161.  T.595.     (134.) 

CHRISTIANS,  dismiss  your  fear; 

Let  hope  and  joy  succeed, 
The  joyful  news  with  gladness  hear, 

'The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed!' 
The  promise  is  fulfiU'd 

In  Christ  our  only  Head; 
Justice  with  mercy's  reconcil'd, 

He  lives  who  once  was  dead. 

2  The  Lord  is  ris'n  ag-ain, 
Who  on  the  cross  did  bleed; 

He  lives  to  die  no  more,  Amen! 

The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed. 
He  truly  tasted  death 

For  wretched  fallen  men; 
In  bitter  pangs  resign'd  his  breatii; 

But  now  is  ris'n  again. 

3  He  hath  himself  the  keys 
Of  death,  the  grave  and  hell; 

His  is  the  victory  and  praise. 
And  he  rules  all  things  well. 

Death  now  no  more  I  dread. 
But  cheerful  close  mine  eyes: 

Death  is  a  sleep,  the  grave  a  bed, 
With  Jesus  I  shall  rise. 

162.  T.  11.     (135.) 

GLORY  unto  Jesus  be ! 
From  the  curse  he  set  us  free; 
All  our  guilt  on  him  was  laid, 
He  the  ransom  fully  paid. 

2  All  his  glorious  work  is  done; 
God's  well  pleased  in  his  Son, 
For  he  rais'd  him  from  the  dead, 
Christ  now   reigns,    the   church's 

Head. 

3  His   redeem'd   his   praise  show 

forth, 
Saints  above  and  saints  on  earth; 
Angels  sing  around  the  throne, 
*  Thou  art  worthy,  thou  alone!' 

4  Ye  who    love    him,    cease    to 

mourn. 
He  will  certainly  return; 
All  his  saints  with  him  shall  reign; 
Come,  Lord  Jesus,  come!  Ameu. 


163.     T.  79.     (136.) 

JESUS,  who  died  the  world  to  save, 
Revives,  and  rises  from  the  grave, 

By  his  almighty  pow'r: 
From  sin  and  death  he  sets  us  free, 
He  captive  leads  captivity. 

He  lives  again  to  die  no  more. 

2  Children  of  God,  look  up  and  see 
Your  Saviour  cloth'd  with  majesty. 

Triumphant  o'er  the  tomb: 

Cease,  cease  to  grieve,  cast  off  your 

fears,  [pares, 

In  heav'n  your   mansion  he  pre- 

And  soon  will  come  to  take  you 

home. 

3  His  church  is  still  his  joy  and 

crown. 
He  looks  with  love  and  pity  down. 

On  her  he  did  redeem: 

The   members    of    his   church   he 

knows,  [woes, 

He  shares  their  joys  and  feels  their 

And  they  shall  ever  reign  with 

him. 

164.*     T.  22.     (137.) 

REJOICE,  the  Lord   in   triumph 
reigns!  [chains, 

Breaks   death    and   hell's   infernal 
Retakes  his  life  and  majesty; 
Praise  him  to  all  eternity. 

2  Behold  the  great* accuser  cast; 
The  hour  of  darkness  now  is  past; 
No  right  to  us  can  Satan  claim. 
If  we  believe  in  Jesus'  name.    • 

165.     T.  14.     (138.) 

ON  this  glad  day  a  brighter  scene 

Of  glory  was  display'd 
By  God,  th'  eternal  Word,  than  when 

The  universe  was  made. 

2    He   riseth,  who   mankind   hath 
bought 
With  grief  and  pain  extreme: 
'Twas    great  to  speak   the  world 
from  nought, 
'Tis  greater  to  redeem! 


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ASCENSION 


166.*     T.132.     (139.) 

CHRIST  being  risen  from  the  tomb, 
To  Mary  show'd  his  favor, 

And  kindly  called  her  by  name: 
She,  when  she  saw  her  Saviour, 

Directly  turn'd  about  in  haste. 

His   feet  with  heart-felt  joy  em- 
brac'd, 
And  hail'd  her  risen  Master. 

2  His  holy  name  for  ever  be 
Adored,  bless'd  and  praised. 

That  he  hath  such  invariably 

To  taste  his  friendship  raised, 
As  Mary  Magdalen,  and  me, 
Who  nought  can  boast,  but  know 
that  he 
Hath  pardon'd  our  transgressions. 

3  How  happy  feels  a  contrite  heart. 
Enjoying  Christ's  salvation! 

Those   who   have    chosen   Mary's 
And  fav'rite  occupation,        [part 
Find  in  our  Saviour,  day  and  night, 
A  source  of  comfort  and  delight; 
'Tis  this  makes  life  important. 

4  He  pardon'd  me,  like  Magdalen, 
I  love  him,  my  Preserver! 

I  love  him,  but  (it  gives  me  pain) 

I  love  not  with  such  fervor. 
When  Jesus  I  shall  once  behold, 
I  then  shall  feel  as  she  of  old, 
When  he  to  her  appeared. 

167.*     T.  185.     (140.) 

HAIL,    all    hail,  victorious   Lord 

and  Saviour!  [death! 

Thou   hast   burst  the   bonds    of 

Grant  us,  as  to  Mary,  that  great 
favor 


To  embrace  thy  feet  in  faith: 
Thou  hast  in  our  stead  the  curse  en- 
dured, 
And  for  us  eternal  life  procured; 
Joyful,  we  with  one  accord 
Hail  thee  as  our  risen  Lord. 

2  O  thou  matchless  Source  of  con- 
solation, 
Scarce  thy  resting  moments  end, 

When  a  heart-enliv'ning  salutation 
To  thy  children  thou  dost  send; 

We  would  share  thy  dear  disciples' 
feeling. 

As  before  their  risen  Master  kneel- 
ing: 

Thus  shall  we,  with  all  our  heart, 

Witness  what  a  Friend  thou  art! 

168.*     T.  205.     (141.) 

JESUS,  who  is  always  near, 

To  assuage  his  children's  grief, 
Unto  Thomas  did  appear. 
To  remove  his  unbelief, 
'Come,'  he  said,  'my  nail  prints 
view. 
And  my  side,  the  spear  piere'd 
through;' 
Bold  in  faith  he  then  avow'd: 
'Christ,    thou    art    my   Lord,   my 
God!' 

2  I  would  go  from  pole  to  pole 

To  behold  my  risen  Lord, 
But  content  thyself,  my  soul, 

Listen  to  thy  Saviour's  word: 
'  They  who  me  by  faith  receive, 
Without  seeing  who  believe. 
Trust  my  word  and  thereon  rest. 
They  abundantly  are  blest.' 


YII.     The  Ascension  of  Christ;  his  Sitting  at  the 
Right  Hand  of  Godj  and  interceding  for  us. 


169.     T.  14.     (144.) 
THE  Lord  ascendeth  up  on  high, 

Deck'd  with  resplendent  wounds; 
While  shouts  of  vict'ry  rend  the  sky, 

And  heav'n  with  joy  resounds. 


2  Eternal  gates  their  leaves  unfold. 
Receive  the  conqu'ring  King: 

The    angels   strike    their  harps  of 
gold. 
And  saints  triumphant  sing. 


OF  CHRIST. 


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3  Sinners,  rejoice;  he  died  for  you, 
For  you  prepares  a  place; 

His  Spirit  sends,  you  to  endow 
With  ev'ry  gift  and  grace. 

4  His  blood,which  did  for  you  atone, 
For  )'^our  salvation  pleads; 

And  seated  on  his  Father's  throne. 
He  reiofns  and  intercedes. 


170.*     T.  83.     (142.) 

SURELY  God  is  present  here! 

Since  the  Lord  with  grace  and 
favor 
To  my  spirit  doth  appear, 

As  my  Jesus,  as  my  Saviour; 
For  the  holy  Trinity 
Is  to  us  in  Jesus  nigh. 

2  O  might  all  my  wishes  tend 
Unto  Christ  without  cessation, 

He's  my  best  and  nearest  Friend, 

Full  of  grace,  truth  and  salvation; 
I,  when  he  is  present,  feel 
Happiness,  no  tongue  can  tell. 

3  Holy  awe  pervades  my  heart, 
When  I  see  my  great  Creator 

Of  man's  nature  taking  part. 
That  he,  as  my  Mediator, 
Might  lay  down  his  life  for  me, 
And  from  death  miorht  set  me  free. 

4  In  the  grave  for  me  he  lay. 
Then  arose  with  pow'r  and  glorious, 
Grace  triumphant  to  display. 

Proving  over  death  victorious; 
And  for  forty  days  was  seen, 
By  his  foll'wers,  God  with  men! 

5  When  the  Lord's  disciples  saw 
Jesus,  gloriously  arrayed, 

From  their  longing  sight  withdraw. 

In  a  cloud  to  heav'n  conveyed; 
Sure,  alternate  grief  and  joy     [ploy. 
Did  their  hearts  and  thoughts  em- 

6  He  ascended  up  on  high. 
Glorious  and  with  honor  crowned: 

Cloth'd  in  God-like  Majesty,     [ed. 
And  at  God's  right  hand  enthron- 
He  doth  still  as  man  appear, 
Pleading  for  poor  sinners  there. 
F2 


7  God  be  prais'd,  they  who  are  his 
In  this  present  dispensation, 

Nought  essential  ever  miss. 

Since  they  share  in  his  salvation; 
Though  unseen,  he's  nigh  to  all, 
Who  in  truth  upon  him  call. 

8  O  when  will  the  time  draw  near, 
That  he,  who  to  heav'n  ascended. 

Will  in  majesty  appear, 

By  the  heav'nly  hosts  attended! 
But  we're  silent:— ^to  believe 
Is  our  lot,  while  here  we  live. 

171.*     T.  58.     (143.) 

YE,  the  Lord's  redeemed, 
Holy,  beloved. 

Who  as  new  creatures  are  in  Christ 
approved,       Look  heaven-ward! 

2  That  he,  who  ascended 
For  our  salvation, 

May  give  you  of  his  grace  a  sweet 
sensation,     Though  still  unseen. 

3  Countenance  majestic, 
Yet  kind  and  gracious, 

Of  our  once  suff'ring,  now  exalted 
Jesus!  We  gaze  at  thee. 

4  Hark!  the  Father  welcomes 
His  Son  beloved: 

'Come  thou,  whose   pow'rful  arm 
victorious  proved. 

Come  to  my  throne! 

5  Sit  thou  at  my  right  hand. 
Till  for  thy  passion, 

Tliy  foes  shall  at  thy  footstool  with 
prostration     Confess  thee  Lord.' 

6  To  the  Father's  glory. 
With  awe  before  him 

The  countless  heav'nly  hosts  fall 
down,  adore  him. 

And  homage  pay, 

7  While  on  earth  we  tarry. 
His  death  and  passion 

We  will  show  forth,  and  our  sanc- 
tification,  From  him  derive, 

8  With  his  ransom'd  people, 
Each  day  that  passes 

Shall    be    devoted     unto     solemn 
praises  For  Jesus'  death, 


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ASCENSION 


9  Lamb  of  God  most  holy! 
Praise,  honor,  blessing, 

Be  giv'n  to  God,  through  thee,  by  all 
possessing       Thy  saving  grace. 

10  Everlasting  praises 
And  adoration 

To  him,  who  hath  himself  by  Jesus' 
passion  To  us  made  known! 

11  Holy,  holy,  holy! 
In  earth  and  heaven. 

To  God  and  to  the  Lamb  be  glory 
given  By  all  that  breathe! 

172.*     T.  146.     (145.) 

GO  up  with  shouts  of  praise! 

Go  up,  High-Priest,  to  heaven! 
Who  hast  the  ransom'd  race 

Upon  thy  heart  engraven; 
Though  seated  on  thy  throne, 

Thou  deign'st  to  hear  our  pray'r; 
Nor  art  asham'd  to  own, 

That  we  thy  brethren  are. 

173.*     T.26.     (146.) 

0  COMFORT,  words  can  ne'er 
express! 

That,  by  th'  angelic  hosts  attended. 

Our  gracious  Lord  to  heav'n  as- 
cended, 

There  to  prepare  for  us  a  place. 

174.     T.  79.     (147.) 

WHEN  thou,  dear  Saviour,  didst 

ascend, 
'My  hosts,'  thy  Father  said,  'at- 
tend. 
And  worship  ye  the  Son.' 
With   loud    acclaims  of  joy  they 

gaz'd. 
And  cheerful  Hallelujahs  rais'd, 
Adoring  humbly  at  thy  throne. 

2  Can  we  thy  triumphs  e'er  forget] 
Shall  we  not  worship  at  thy  feet, 

For  all  thy  griefs  and  pain? 
Yes,  we  will  join  th'  angelic  throng, 
In  singing  that  eternal  song: 

'Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  he  was 
slain]' 


3  Th'  assembly,  which  with  thee 

at  rest, 
Appears  in  spotless  garments  drest, 

Bows  down  and  humbly  sings: 
We  too  thy  saving  name  will  bless, 
And  thee,  our  gracious  Lord,  con- 
fess [kings  ! 
The  Lord  of  lords  and  King  of 

175.*     T.  132.     (148.) 

RAISE     your     devotion,    mortal 
tongues  : 
Be  your  exalted  Saviour 
The   theme   of  your  triumphant 

songs. 
Extol  his  name  for  ever. 
Lo !    angels    strike    their    loudest 

strings, 
For  heav'n  and  all  created  things 
Must  sound  Immanuel's  praises. 

2  Ye  mourning  souls,  look  upward 

too. 
For  Christ  is  now  preparing. 
At  God's  right-hand  a  place  for  you; 
Shake  off  all  thoughts  despairing: 
Thence  he  your  gracious  Lord  will 

come 
To  fetch  your  longing  spirits  home, 
And  crown  your  love  and  labor. 

3  Since  he  o'er  heaven  bears  sov'- 

reign  sway, 
By  all  its  pow'rs  attended  ; 
And  hath  more  graces  to  display 

Than  can  be  comprehended  : 
Fear  not,  for  he  his  blessing  pours 
On  such  meek,  humble  breasts  as 
your's. 
The  objects  of  his  favor. 

176.     T.  22,     (149.) 

TO  thee,ourLord,all  praise  be  giv'n. 
For  thy  ascending  up  to  heav'n: 
Support  us  while  on  earth  we  stay, 
And  kindly  hear  us  when  we  pray. 

2  Tho'  seated  on  thy  Father's  throne 
Thou  ne'er  wilt  cease  thy  flock  to 

own; 
For  we  believe  that  thou  art  near 
W^hen  in  thy  presence  we  appear. 


OF  CHRIST. 


55 


3  For  us  to  heaven  thou  didst  as- 

cend, 
To  plead  our  cause,  and  to  attend 
To  all  our  wants,  yea,  to  prepare 
A  place  for  us,  thy  bliss  to  share. 

4  At  parting  from  thy  little  fold, 
Thy  second  advent  was  foretold; 
Therefore  we  wait  with  eagerness, 
Lord  Jesus,  to  behold  thy  face. 

17T.     T.  590.     (150.) 

/we  sing  thy  praise,  exalted  Lamb, 

Who  sitt'st  upon  the  throne: 
Ten  thousand  blessings  to  thy  name 

Who  worthy  art  alonel 
Thy  sacred,  bruised  body  bore 

Our  sins  upon  the  tree: 
And  now  thou  livest  evermore: 

O  may  we  live  to  thee! 

2  Poor  sinners,  sing  the  Lamb  that 

died! 
(W^hat  theme  can  sound  so  sweet!) 
His  drooping  head,  his  streaming 
side, 
His  pierced  hands  and  feet; 
With  all  that  scene  of  sufF'ringlove, 

Which  faith  presents  to  view; 

For  now  he  reigns  and  lives  above. 

Yea,  lives  and  reigns  for  you. 

3  Was   ever  grace,  Lord,  rich  as 

thine. 

Can  aught  so  great  be  nam'd? 
What  pow'rful  beams  of  love  divine 

Thy  tender  heart  inflam'd! 
Ye  angels,  praise  his  glorious  name. 

Who  lov'd  and  conquer'd  thus; 
And  we  will  likewise  laud  the  Lamb, 

For  he  was  slain  for  us. 

178,*     T.  58.     (152.) 

THE  man  of  sorrows,  whose  most 
precious  blood 

Pleads   now   our  cause  before  the 
throne  of  God, 

Is  in  glory  seated,  and  with  com- 
passion 

Beholds,  both  far  and  near,  each 
congregation 

With  looks  of  love. 


^ 


179.     T.  595.     (151.) 

JESUS,  who  died,  is  now 
Seated  upon  his  throne: 

The  angels,  who  before  him  bow, 
His  just  dominion  own. 

2  Th'  unworthiest  of  his  friends 
Upon  his  heart  he  bears; 

He  ever  to  their  cause  attends, 
For  them  a  place  prepares. 

3  Blest  Saviour,  condescend 
My  advocate  to  be: 

I  could  not  have  a  better  friend 
To  plead  with  God  for  me. 

180.     T.  14.     (153.) 


JESUS,  our  High-Priest  and  our 
Head, 

Who  bear'st  our  flesh  and  blood, 
And  alw^ays  interced'st  for  us 

Before,  the  throne  of  God. 

2  We  know  thou  never  canst  forget 
Us,  thy  weak  members  here; 

Yea,  when  we  suffer  in  the  least, 
Thou  part  with  us  wilt  bear. 

3  Thoa  with  great  tenderness  art 

touch'd 
At  what  thy  children  feel; 
When  by  temptations  we  are  press'd. 
Thou  know'st  well  what  we  ail. 

4  Thou  hast  a  tender  sympathy 
With  ev'ry  grief  and  pain; 

For  when  thou  wast  a  man  on  earth. 
Thou  didst  the  same  sustain. 

5  And  tho'  in  heav'n  exalted  now, 
Yet  thou  to  us  art  near; 

Know'st  all   our  weaknesses  and 
wants, 
And  list'nest  to  our  pray'r. 

6  What  shall  we  say  for  this  thy 

love, 
But  'fore  thee  prostrate  lie; 
And  thank  thee  that  thou  wast  a 

man, 
To  all  eternity. 


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GOD,  THE  CREATOR 


181,    T.  14.     (154.) 

WITH    joy  we   contemplate   the 
grace 

Of  our  Hig-h-Priest  above; 
His  heart  is  fiU'd  with  tenderness, 

His  bowels  yearn  with  love. 

2  In  all  our  griqfs  he  takes  a  share. 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame; 

He  knows  what  sore  temptations 
are, 
For  he  hath  felt  the  same. 

3  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 
Pour'd  out  strong-  cries  and  tears; 

And,  in  his  measure,  feels  afresh 
What  ev'ry  member  bears. 


4  He'll  never  quench  the  smoking 

flax, 
But'raise  it  to  a  flame; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 

5  Then  let  our  humble   faith   ad- 

dress 
His  mercy  and  his  pow'r; 
We  shall  obtain  deliv'ring  grace 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

6  He  ever  lives  to  intercede 
Before  his  Father's  face; 

Give   him,  my  soul,  thy  cause  to 
plead, 
Nor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 


VIII.   God^  as  manifested  in  .the  Creation^  Preserva- 
tion and  Government  of  the  World, 


182.*     T.  166  or  22.     (155.) 

0  GOD,  thou  bottomless  Abyss! 

Thee  mortal  tongue  cannot  define. 
Or  speak  thy  God-like  properties. 

Thy  holy  heights,  thy  depths  di- 
vine! 
Thou'rt  an  unfathomable  sea; 

Of  universal  nature  Lord! 
True  wisdom  is  not  found  in  me. 

Frail  worm,  thy  glories  to  record. 

2  Thee   would   I   view  and  duly 

praise. 
Did  not  mere  weakness  me  sur- 
round; 
Thy  nature's  everlasting  rays 

My  senses  and  my  soul  confound. 
All  sprung  from  thine  omnipotence 
Which  mind   conceives,  or  eye 
hath  seen: 
No  single  atom  comes  by  chance, 
We'rt  thou  not,  nothing  e'er  had 
been. 

3  All  things  with  thee  are  possible. 
Thy  will  in  heav'n  and  earth  is 

done; 


Thy  wisdom's  depths  who  can  re- 
veal, 
Or  who  thy  mind  hath  fully  known? 
No  limits  thee  can  circumscribe, 
Thy  kingdom   every  where   ex- 
tends: [scribe, 
None   can   thy  greatness   e'er  de- 
For  thy  dominion  never  ends. 

4  Thou  stretchest  to  infinity; 

The  highest  heavens  are  thy  seat. 
Thy  glorious  name,  thy  majesty 

No  seraph  can  conceive  or  mete: 
Thou  art  as  Lord  by  all  ador'd, 

For  every  knee  to  thee  must  bend; 
Who  thus  have  knelt  and  grace  im- 
plor'd. 

Found  in  thee  an  Almighty  Friend. 

5  Counsel  and  deed  are  one  with 

thee, 

And  justice  in  thy  court  presides: 
Perfection's  thine  without  degree. 

And  love  thy  character  abides; 
Thy  mercy,  faithfulness  and  grace 

Each  morning  unto  us  are  new, 
And  every  day  brings  fresh  displays 

Of  thy  protecting  care  to  view. 


AND  PRESERVER. 


57 


6  Ah!    who   can   render  thee  just 

praise? 
Who?     though     his    heart    and 
tongue  combin'd: 
No  temple  is  thy  dwelling  place, 

Thy  worship  cannot  be  confin'd; 
By   building   shrines    where    thou 
shalt  dwell, 
Thy  proper  aim  is  ne'er  attain'd; 
To  such  thou  dost  thy  love  reveal 
Who   humbly  on   thy  word  de- 
pend. 

7  Service,  not  gifts,  thou  dost  de- 

mand 
From  man,  this  shall  his  profit  be: 
Salvation,  life,  flow  from  thy  hand. 
But  no  increase  accrues  to  thee; 
Thy  hand  rewards,  tho'  all  is  thine: 
Thy  fire  in  wrath  consumes  thy 
foes. 
While  in  its  genial  warmth  and  shine 
Thy  friends  with  heav'nly  joy  re- 
pose. 

8  The  seraphim  with  sweetest  tone 
Express  the  glory  of  thy  sway. 

The  elders,  kneeling  at  thy  throne, 
Serve  thee,  and  deepest  homage 
pay: 

Like  them,  before  thy  majesty. 
With  humble  awe  I  sink  asham'd; 

Thou  art  in  truth,  O  Lord  most  high. 
All  that  is  great  and  holy  nam'dl 


Z 


183.     T.  14.     (15G.) 


jI^LMIGHTY  God,  thou  sov'reign 
Lord, 

'Fore  thee  we  prostrate  fall. 
In  heaven  and  on  earth  ador'd, 

As  the  great  Cause  of  all. 

2  Thou  canst  not  by  our  eyes  be 

seen, 
Thou  art  a  vSpirit  pure, 
'Who  from  eternity  hast  been. 
And  always  shalt  endure. 

3  Present  alike  in  ev'ry  place 
Thy  Godhead  we  adore; 

feyond    the    bounds  of  time   and 
space 
Thou  dwellest  evermore. 


4  In  wisdom  infinite  thou  art, 
Thine  eye  doth  all  things  see,       [_| 

And  ev'ry  thought  of  ev'ry  heart         ' 
Is  fully  known  to  thee. 

5  Whate'er  thou  wilt,  thou.  Lord, 

canst  do 
Here  and  in  heav'n  above,  (  ' 

But  chiefly  we  rejoice  to  know  ^ 

Almighty  God  is  Love! 

6  Thou  lov'st  whate'er  thy  hands 

have  made; 
Thy  goodness  we  rehearse. 
In  shining  characters  display'd 
Throughout  the  universe. 

7  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures 

wait 
On  thee  for  daily  food; 
Thylib'ral  hand  provides  them  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

8  Sweet  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace, 
My  God,  my  heav'nly  King! 

Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  harmonious  sing. 

9  Creatures  with  all  their  endless 

race. 
Thy  pow'r  iand  praise  proclaim: 
May  we,  who  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name! 

184/     T.  22.     (157.) 

MONARCH  of  all,  with  humble 
fear. 
To  thee  heav'n's  hosts  their  voices 
raise, 
Ev'n  earth  and  dust  thy  bounties 
share: 
Let  earth  and  dust  attempt  thy 
praise. 

2  Before   thy  face,  0   Lord    most 

high! 
Sinks  all  created  glory  down: 
Yet,  be  not  wroth  with  me,  that  I, 
Vile  worm,  draw  near  thy  awful 

throne. 

3  Of  all  thou  the  beginning  art, 
Of  all  things  thou  alone  the  end: 

On  thee  still  fix  my  wav'ring  heart, 
To  thee  let  all  my  actions  tend. 


58 


GOD,  THE  CREATOR 


4  Thou,  Lord,  art  light;  thy  native 

No  shade,  no  variation  knows; 
To  my  dark  soul  thy  light  display, 
The  brightness  of  thy  face  dis- 
close. 

5  Thou,  Lord,  art  love:  from  thee 

pure  love  '     [streams; 

Flows     forth     in     unexhausted 

Let  me  its  quick'ning  virtue  prove, 

Ofill  my  heart  with  sacred  flames! 

6  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  thou 

alone; 

With  eager  hope,  with  warm  de- 
sire. 
Thee  may  I  still  my  portion  own, 

To  thee  in  ev'ry  thought  aspire. 

7  So  shall  my  ev'ry  pow'r  to  thee 
In  love  and  endless  praises  rise; 

Yea,  body,  soul  and  spirit  be 
Thy  ever  living  sacrifice. 

8  Lord    God   almighty,-   ceaseless 

praise 
In  heav'n,  thy  throne,  to  thee  is 

giv'n; 
Here,  as  in  heav'n,  thy  name  we 

bless,  [heav'n. 

For  where  thy  presence  shines  is 

t^C:         185.     T.  22,     (161.) 

GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise! 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways; 
Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown. 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown. 

2  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the 

sky. 
And  fixt  the  starry  lights  on  high: 
He  fills  the  sun  with  morningr  liirht. 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night. 

3  He  sent  his  Son  with  pow'r  to  save 
From  guilt,  from  darkness  and  the 

grave: 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong. 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides 

our  feet. 
And  leads  us  to  his  heav'nly  seat; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 
When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no 

more. 


186,  T,  166.     (162.) 

HIGH  in  .the  heav'ns,  eternal  God, 
Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  ev'ry 
cloud 
That  veils  on  earth  thy  wise  de- 
signs. 
For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands. 
As  mountains  their  foundations 
keep; 
Great  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands; 
Thy  judgments    are    a  mighty 
deep. 

2  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large, 
Both  man  and  beast  thy  bounty 

share; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge, 

But  man  is  thy  peculiar  care. 
My  God,  how  excellent  thy  gTace! 
Whence  all  our  hope  and  com- 
fort springs. 
The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 
Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

3  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house 
We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  re- 
past; 

There  mercy,  like  a  river,  flows, 
And  we  the  living  water  taste. 

Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free. 
Springs  from  thy  presence,  gra- 
cious Lord, 

And  in  thy  light  divine  we  see 
The  glories  promis'd  in  thy  word. 

187.  T.  22.     (160.) 

LORD!  I  contemplate  with  delight 
Thy  various  works,  both  day  and 

night: 
What  glory  shines    through  ev'ry 

part. 
What  boundless  pow'r,  what  wond'- 

rous  art! 

2  All  things  in  beauteous  form  ap- 

pear'd, 
By  thy  Almighty  fiat  rear'd; 
At   last   thou  from  the  dust  didst 

raise 
Thine  image,  Man,  unto  thy  praise. 


AND  PRESERVER. 


59 


188.*     T.2U.     (163.) 

1  WILJi  sincr  to  my  Creator, 
Unto  God  I'll  render  praise, 

Who  by  ev'ry  thing  in  nature 
Magnifies  his  tender  grace. 

Nought  but    loving  condescension 
Still  inclines  his  faitht-ul  heart 
To  support  and  take  their  part, 

"Who  pursue  his  blest  intention. 
All  things  to  their  period  tend, 
But  his  mercy  hath  no  end. 

2  Yea,  his  Son  his  heart  paternal 
Freely  did  give  up  for  me. 

Me  to  save  from  death  eternal, 

And  from  endless  misery. 

Depth  of  love  past  comprehension  I 

Whence    can    my    weak    spirit 

fetch  [reach 

Thoughts    profound    enough    to 

This  unfathom'd  condescension ! 

All  things,  &c. 

3  His  good  Spirit's  blest  instruction 
In  his  word  to  me  is  giv'n. 

Whose  unerring  manuduction 
Leads  me  in  the  way  to  heav  n. 

He  endows  my  sgul  and  spirit 
With  the  licrht  of  living-  faith. 
To  o'ercome  sin,  world  and  death, 

And  escape  the  hell  I  merit. 

All  things,  &c. 

4  My  soul's  welfare  he  advances, 
For  my  body  he  doth  care : 

Aid  and  comfort  he  dispenses. 

When  I  call  on  him  by  pray'r ; 
When  my  nat'ral  strength  is  shrink- 
In  the  time  of  utmost  need,    [ing, 
He,  my  God,  draws   nigh   with 
speed. 
And  recovers  me  from  sinking. 

All  things,  &;c, 

5  As  a  hen  is  us'd  to  gather 

Her   young  brood   beneath    her 
wings. 
So  hath  God,  my  heav'nly  Father, 
Kept  me  safe  from  hurtful  things; 
Had  my  God  Avithdnnvn  his  favor. 
Had  not  his  protecting  grace 
Sav'd  me  in  each  trying  case, 
I  should  have  been  helped  never. 
All  things,  &c. 


6  Since  nor  end,  nor  bounds,  nor 
measure. 
In  God's  mercies  can  be  found, 
Heart  and  hands  I  lift  with  plea- 
sure. 
As  a  child  in  duty  bound  ; 
Humbly  I  request  the  favor: 

Grant  me   grace   both   day   and 

night, 
'  Thee  to  love  with  all  my  might, 
Till  I  change  this  infant  savor 
For  that  taste  of  bliss  above, 
Perfect  praise  and  endless  love 

189.     T.  14.     (165.)        \ 

IN  thee  I  live,  and  move,  and  am; 

Thou  number'st  all  my  days  : 
As  thou  renew'st  my  being.  Lord, 

Let  me  renew  thy  praise. 

2  From  thee  I  am,  thro'  thee  I  am, 
And  for  thee  1  must  be : 

'Twere  better  for  me  not  to  live, 
Than  not  to  live  to  thee. 

3  Naked  I  came  into  this  world, 
And  nothing  with  me  brought: 

And  nothing  have  I  here  deserv'd ; 
Yet  I  have  lacked  nought. 


4  I  do  not  praise  my  lab'ringhand, 
My  lab'ring  head,  or  chance  ; 

Thy  providence,  most  — --:-"-  ^-'i 
Is  my  inheritance. 


5  Thy  bount)'^  gives  me  bread  with 
A  table  free  from  strife:     [peace. 

Thy  blessing  is  the  staff  of  bread. 
Which  is  the  staff  of  life. 

6  The  daily  favors  of  my  God 
I  cannot  sing  at  large ; 

Yet  humbly  can  I  make  this  boast, 
I  am  th'  Almighty's  charge. 

7  Lord,  in  the  day,  thou  art  about 
The  paths  wherein  I  tread  ; 

And  in  the  night,  when  I  lie  down, 
Thou  art  about  my  bed. 

8  O  let  my  house  a  temple  1  e. 
That  I  and  mine  may  sing 

Hosannas  to  thy  majesty. 

And  praise  our  heav'nly  King". 


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GOD,  THE  CREATOR 


190.*     T.  590.     (159.) 


LORD,  when  thou  saidst,  '  So  let 
it  be,' 
The   heav'ns  were   spread    and 
shone. 
And  this   whole   earth   stood  glo- 
riously ; 
Thou  spak'st,  and  it  was  done  ; 
The  whole  creation  still  records, 

Unto  this  very  day. 
That  thou   art   God,   the   Lord  of 
lords ; 
Thee  all  things  must  obey. 

191.*     T.  15L     (168.) 

COMMIT  thou  ev'ry  grievance 

Into  his  faithful  hands, 
To  his  sure  care  and  guidance, 

Who   heav'n    and    earth    com- 
mands. 
For  he,  the  clouds'  director, 

Whom  winds  and  seas  obey, 
Will  be  thy  kind  protector, 

And  will  prepare  thy  way. 

2  Rely  on  God  thy  Saviour, 
So  shalt  thou  safe  go  on ; 

Build  on  his  grace  and  favor, 
So  sliflU  thy  work  be  done  : 

Thou  canst  make  no  advances 
By  self-consuming  care ; 

But  he  his  help  dispenses. 
When  call'd  upon  by  pray'r. 

3  Thy  faithfulness  eternal, 
O  Father,  certainly, 

What's  good  or  detrimental, 
Doth  for  thy  children  see  : 

Thee  all  things  serve  in  nature. 
According  to  thy  will ; 

Thou,  as  the  great  Creator, 
Thy  counsel  dost  fulfil. 

4  My  soul !  then  with  assurance 
Hope  still,  be  not  dismay'd; 

He  will  from  each  incumbrance 
Again  lift  up  thy  head  : 

Beyond  thy  wish  extended 
His  goodness  will  appear, 

When  he  hath  fully  ended 
What  caus'd  thy  needless  fear. 


192.*     T.  106.     (167.) 

HE  that  confides  in  his  Creator, 
Depending  on  him  all  hi§  da)'^s. 

Shall  be  preserv'd  in  fire  and  water, 

And    sav'd   in   many    dang'rous 

ways.        *  [stay, 

He  that  makes  God  his  staff  and 

Builds  not  on  sand  that  glides  away. 

2  What  gain' St  thou  by  thy  anxious 
caring] 

What  causes  thee  to  pine  away  1 
Thy  rest  and  health  thou  art  im- 
pairing [day. 

By  sighs  and  groans  from  day  to 
Thou  art  but  adding  grief  to  grief. 
Instead  of  getting  sure  relief. 

3  O  could  we  be  resign'd  and  quiet. 
And  rest  in  God's  good  provi- 
dence, [diet, 

Who  oft  prescribes  us  wholesome 
By  methods  cross  to  flesh  and 

sense  ! 

To  him,  who  chose  us  for  his  own. 
Our    wants    and    cares    are    fully 

known. 


4  He  knows  the -hours  for  joy  and 

gladness, 
The  proper  time  and  proper  place; 
Are  we  but  faithful  'midst  our  sad- 
ness, [praise : 
Seek  not  our  own,  but  seek  his 
He'll  come,  before  we  are  aware, 
And  dissipate  our  grief  and  care. 

5  God   can  this  hour  with   ev'ry 

dainty  [spread ; 

The    poor    man's    table    amply 

And  strip  the  rich  of  all  his  plenty. 

And   send   him   out  to  beg  his 

bread  : 

God  can  do  wonders,  if  he  please. 

Humble  the  one,  the  other  raise. 

6  Do  thou  with  faith  discharge  thy 

station,  [his  praise, 

Keep  God's  commands,  live  to 
Rely  on  him  for  preservation, 
On  whom  the    whole    creation, 
stays.  j 

The  man  that's  truly  wise  and  just, 
Makes  God,and  God  alone  his  trust. 


AND  PRESERVER. 


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193.     T.  14.     (1G4.) 
WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

My  rising'  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  0  how   shall  words  with  equal 

warmth 
The  gratitude  declare,       [heart! 
That   glows    within    my    ravish'd 
But  thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3  Thy  providence  my  life  sustain'd, 
And  all  my  wants  redrest. 

When  in  the  silent  womb  I  lay, 
And  hung-  upon  the  breast. 

4  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and 

cries 
Tliy  mercy  lent  an  ear,      [learnt 
Ere  yet  my   feeble   thoughts  had 
To  form  themselves  in  pray'r. 

5  Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my  soul 
Thy  tender  care  bestow'd, 

Before  my  infant-heart  conceiv'd 
From  whom  those  comforts  flow'd. 

6  When  in  the  slipp'ry  paths  of  youth 

yVith  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  convey'dme  safe 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

7  Through  hidden    dangers,   toils 

and  deaths, 
It  gently  clear'd  my  way,    [vice, 
And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of 
More  to  be  fear'd  than  they. 

8  When  worn   with  sickness,  oft 

hast  thou 
With  health  renew'd  my  face  ; 
And  when  in  sin  and  sorrow  sunk, 
Reviv'd  my  soul  with  grace. 

9  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious 
My  daily  thanks  employ  ;    [gifts 

Nor  IS  the  least  a  cheerful  heart. 

That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 
10^  Through  ev'ry  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue;  [thee, 
And   alter  death,    in   heav'n   with 

The  glorious  theme  renew. 
11  Through  all  eternity  to  thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise: 
But,  O !  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  thy  praise.. 


194.     T.  14.     (158.) 


LONG  ere  the  lofty  skies  were 
spread, 

Jehovah  fiU'd  his  throne ;  [made, 
Ere   man    was   form'd,   or   angels 

The  Maker  liv'd  alone. 

2  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er  de- 

crease. 
But  still  maintain  their  prime, 
Eternity's  his  dwelling-place, 
And  EVER  is  his  time. 

3  While  like  a  tide  our  minutes  flow, 

The  present  and  the  past. 
He  fills  his  own  immortal  now, 
And  sees  our  ages  waste. 

195.*     T.  106. 

WELL  art  thou  leading,  Guide  su- 
preme ! 
Thy  people  on  their  pilgrimage : 
Thy  paths  may  strange  and  devious 
seem,  [pests  rage, 

But  yet  are  straight :— should  tem- 
Amid  the  desolating  blast, 
Thy  calming  voice  is  heard  at  last. 

2  Thy  wisdom  scatters,  Lord  most 

liigh,  [bine: 

W  hat  human  prudence  would  com- 
Thy  pow'r  upraises  to  the  sky, 
^\hat  some  in  fetters  would  con- 
fine : 
Man,  reading  not  thy  perfect  will, 
Walketh  in  some  vain  shadow  still. 

3  Thy  thoughts  are  high,  and  soar 

above 
The  vanities  which  all  admire  : 
No  eloquence  thine  ear  can  move, 
Thy  impulse  nmst  the  tongue  in- 
spire. 
The  Pharisee  thou  passest  by, 
While  mercy  waits  the  sinner's  cry. 

4  We  magnify  thy  grace,  pure  love 
Doth  thy  paternal  heart  excite ; 
Thy  pillar  doth  before  us  move, 
To  dwell  with  us  is  thy  delight; 
Thou  watchest  o'er  us  day  by  day, 
And  lead'st  us  in  the  narrow  way.. 


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GOD,  THE  CREATOR  AND  PRESERVER. 


5  Thou  can'st  discern   our   igno- 

rance, »     [are ; 

Thou  know'st  how  very  weak  we 
Our  actions  prove  our  impotence, 
Thine — unremitting  faithful  care. 
Though  to  the  world  unknown,  thy 

sheep 
Thou  in  thy  fold  dost  safely  keep. 

6  Sometimes  thy  rod  may  seem  se- 

vere. 
Again,  thy  love  thou  dost  display ; 
Thy  gentle  chastisement  is  near. 
When  we  are  prone  to  go  astray : 
Soon  as  we  mourning  seek  thy  face, 
Thou  bid'st  our  wayward   wand'- 

rincrs  cease. 

7  Shed  wisdom's  ray,  that  I  discern 
Nature  from  grace,  thy  light  from 

mine:  [burn. 

That  no  strange  fire  within  me 
Which  I  might  vainly  think  divine; 
Thou  Source  of  life !  how  blest  is  he 
Who  in  thy  light  the  light  can  see! 

196.*     T.  595.     (169.) 

GIVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears, 

Hope,  and  be  undismay'd; 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy 
tears, 

God  shall  lift  up  thy  head; 
Thro' waves,  thro'  clouds  and  storms 

He  gently  clears  thy  way;  [night 
Wait  thou  his  time,  so   shall  the 

Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

2  He  ev'ry  where  hath  way. 
And  all  things  serve  his  might. 

His  ev'ry  act  pure  blessing  is. 
His  path  unsullied  light: 

When  he  makes  bare  his  arm. 
What  shall  his  work  withstand? 

When  he  his  people's  cause  defends. 
Who,  who  shall  stay  his  hand] 

3  Leave  to  his  sov'reign  sway. 
To  choose  and  to  command. 

With  wonder  fill'd,  thOu  then  shalt 
own 

How  wise,  how  strong  his  hand; 
Thou  comprehend'st  him  not. 

Yet  earth  and  heaven  tell, 
God  sits  as  sov'reign  on  the  throne. 

He  ruleth  all  things  well. 


4  Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord, 

Our  hearts  are  known  to  thee, 
0  lift  thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 

Confirm  the  feeble  knee ; 
Let  us,  in  life  and  death. 

Boldly  thy  truth  declare. 
And  publish,  with  our  latest  breath, 

Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 

197.  T.  151.     (170.) 
CHILDREN  of  God  lack  nothing, 

His  promise  bears  them  through; 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing. 

Will  clothe  his  people  too ; 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens, 

No  creature  but  is  fed ; 
And  he,  who  feeds  the  ravens, 

Will  give  his  children  bread. 

2  Though  vine,  nor  fig-tree  neither. 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear  ; 
Though  all  the  field  should  wither, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there : 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding. 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice  ; 
For,  while  in  him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

198.  T.  581.     (171.) 
QUIET,  Lord,  my  froward  heart. 

Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art. 

Make  me  as  a  weaned  child : 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleas'd  with  all  that  pleaseth  thee. 

2  What  thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 
Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 

What  to-morrow  may  betide. 

Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave: 
'Tis  enough  that  thou  wilt  care. 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear  1 

3  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows  he's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone  : 
Let  me  thus  with  thee  abide. 
As  my  Father,  Guard  and  Guide. 

4  Thus  preserv'd  from  Satan's  wiles, 

Safe  from  dangers,  free  from  fears. 
May  I  live  upon  thy  smiles, 

Till  the  promis'd  hour  appears, 
When  the  sons  of  God  shall  prove 
All  their  Father's  boundless  love. 


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IX.     The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


199.*     T.  132.     (172.) 

TO  God  on  high  all  glory  be! 

And  thanks  that  he's  so  gracious, 
That  hence  to  all  eternity 

No  evil  shall  oppress  us. 
His  word  declares  good  will  to  men, 
On  earth  is  peace  restor'd  again 

Thro'  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 

2  We    humbly    thee    adore    and 

praise, 

And  laud  for  thy  great  glory : 
Father,  thy  kingdom  lasts  always, 

Not  frail,  nor  transitory  ; 
Thy  pow'r  is  endless  as  thy  praise, 
Thou  speak'st,  the  universe  obeys  ; 

In  such  a  Lord  we're  happy. 

3  0  Jesus  Christ,  thou  Son  belov'd 
Of  thy  celestial  Father, 

By  whom  all  enmity's  remov'd. 
And  all  the  lost  find  succour ; 

Thou  Lamb  once  slain,  our  God  and 
Lord, 

To  needy  pray'rs  thine  ear  afford, 
And  on  us  all  have  mercy  ! 

4  O  Comforter,   God  Holy  Ghost, 
Thou  source  of  consolation. 

From  Satan's  pow'r  thou  wilt,  we 
trust. 

Protect  Christ's  congregation; 
His  everlasting  truth  assert. 
All  evil  graciously  avert, 

Lead  us  to  life  eternal. 

200.*     T.  97.     (173.) 

MOST  holy,  blessed  Trinity ! 

God,  prais'd  to  all  eternity  ! 

Lord   over   all,   whose   pow'r    did 

frame  [same ; 

The  world,  and    still  upholds  the 
All   things    thou    reconcilest    unto 

thee;  [jesty! 

With  awe  we  now  adore   thy  Ma- 


2  Father  of  Jesus,  Lord  of  all, 
Thee  we  our  God  and  Father  call, 
Since  Jesus  made  us  by  his  blood 
Children,  and  blessed  heirs  of  God; 
Eternal  praise  and  thanks  are  due 

to  thee,  [bought  property. 

From    Christ's    redeemed,    blood- 

3  O  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain' 
Who  didst  the  human  race  regain, 
And  claim'st  it  as  thy  property ; 
Worthy  art  thou  eternally  ! 

For  all  we  are  and  have  is  thine 

alone,  [thine  own. 

Ah !    take  and   keep   us   evermore 

4  O  Holy  Ghost,  to  thee  we  raise, 
With  joyful  hearts,  our  thanks  and 

praise. 
For  leading  us  to  Christ  by  faith, 
And  glorifying  Jesus'  death ; 
0  grant  that  we  may  all   in  him 

abide,  [bride. 

That  he  may  glory   in  a  faithful 

5  We  all  say.  Amen!  deeply  bow'd 
In  presence  of  the  Triune  God, 
By  whom  in  Christ  we're  fore-or- 

dain'd. 
To  happiness  that  knows  no  end ; 
With  grateful  hearts  we  thank  and 

praise  the  Lord : 
His  saving  name  for  ever  be  ador'd! 

201.     T.  68.     (179.) 

HOLY  Trinity! 

We  confess  with  joy, 
That  our   life  and  whole  salvation 
Flow  from  God's  blest  incarnation, 

And  his  death  for  us 

On  the  shameful  cross. 

2  Had  we  angels'  tongues, 

With  seraphic  songs,  [thee, 

Bowing  hearts   and    knees   before 
Triune  God !  we  would  adore  thee, 
In  the  highest  strain. 
For  the  Lamb  once  slain. 


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THE  FATHER,  SON, 


202.*     T.230.     (174.) 

TO  the  Father  thanks  and  praises, 

Whose  love  in  Christ  to  life  us 
raises, 

And  comforts  us  in  all  distress ; 

Glory,  thanks  and  adoration. 

Be  g-iv'n  to  Christ  without  cessa- 
tion, [peace ; 

Whose  presence  yields  us  joy  and 

The  Spirit  mag-nify, 

Who  doth  to  us  apply — Jesus  merit; 

Our  God  revere, — He's  present  here, 

Come,  worship  Him  with  filial  fear. 

2  Father  of  the  congregation, 
O  what  abundant  consolation 
W"e  in  thy  gracious  counsel  find, 
Which  by  Christ  was  manifested  ! 
His  coming  in  the  flesh  attested 
Thy  tender  love  to  all  mankind  ; 
Thy    name   we    magnify — To   all 

eternity ; 
For  thy  mercies — unbounded  are  ; 

Thy  love  and  care 
Exceed  our  utmost  wish  and  pray'r. 

3  Lord,  our  matchless  Friend  and 

Brother,  [other 

Thy  praises  from  each  day  to  th' 
I'll  sing,  while  I  have  breath  in  me: 
God,  as  man  to  us  related ! 
The  grateful  sense  thou  hast  created. 
To  praise  excites  me  pow'rfully; 
Rise,  joyful  spirit  rise, 
Exalt  his  sacrifice, — Hallelujah  ! 
In   highest   strain — To   the   Lamb 

slain. 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  repl}^  Amen. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  we  adore  thee. 
And  to  thy  name  give  praise  and 

glory » 
For  graciously  directing  us 

To  seek  pardon,  peace  and  favor 

With  God,  thro'  Jesus  Christ  our 

Saviour, 
From  whom  alone  salvation  flows  ; 
O  fill  us  with  his  love, 
So  that  our  walk  may  prove — To 

his  honor ; 
And  grant  that  we — Continually 
May  to  thy  voice  obedient  be. 


203.*     T.  155. 

TO  the  Father  thanks  are  due. 
For  he  gave  his  Son  Christ  Jesus, 

To  release  us. 
And  with  gifts  abundantly 

Doth  supply. 
From  the  fulness  of  his  treasure. 
Those  whom  he  regards  with  plea- 
sure. 
As  the  Saviour's  propert3^ 

2  Angels,  principalities. 
Thrones   and   pow'rs   in    heav'nly 

places, 

Worship  Jesus 
As  the  Author  of  their  frame  ; 

We  with  them 
Praise  him  for  his  incarnation. 
Human  life  and  bitter  passion. 
And  adore  his  saving  name. 

3  Praise  the  Spirit's  mighty  work, 
For  he  proves  himself  most  glorious, 

And  victorious. 
And  o'er  all,  who  him  obey. 

Bears  the  sway : 
Doth  he  not  from  Christ's  salvation 
Truth  dispense,  and  consolation, 
And  to  bliss  direct  the  way  1 

204.     T.39.     (175.) 

O  FATHER   of   mercy,   be  ever 

ador'd; 
Thy  love  was  displayed  in  sending 

our  Lord  [ness  we  praise 

To  ransom  and  bless  us  :  thy  good- 
For  sending  in  Jesus  salvation  by 

grace. 

2  Most    merciful     Saviour,     who 

deignedst  to  die. 
Our  curse  to  remove,  and  our  par- 
don to  buy ;  [to  save, 
Accept  our  thanksgiving,  almighty 
Who  openest  heaven  to  all  that  be- 
lieve. 

3  0  Spirit  of  wisdom,  of  love,  and 

of  power. 
We  prove  thy  blest  influence,  thy 

grace  we  adore : 
Whose    inward   revealing  applies 

our  Lord's  blood,         [of  God. 
Attestingr  and  sealinsf  us  children 


AND  HOLY  GHOST. 


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205.  T.  206.     (176.) 

0  FATHER!    hear— our   humble 
pray'r: 

Us  kindly  own 
As  children;  since  thy  Son, 
Whom  thou  so  graciously 

And  free 
Gav'st  up  to  die, — Did  satisfy 
For  Adam's  race; 
Procuring  truth  and  grace. 

2  Most  gracious  Lord, 

Eternal  Word! 
Who  flesh  wast  made. 
Our  Saviour,  Friend  and  Head: 
Thou  holy  Lamb  of  God, 

Thy  blood, 
Thy  pain  and  death, 

Preserve  in  faith 
Thy  church  while  here, 
Till  we  'fore  thee  appear. 

3  Dear  Comforter! 

Receive  our  pray'r. 
Instruct  us,  Lord, 
That  we  may  know  thy  word, 
And  thus  in  love  and  peace 

Increase. 
Oh  may  we  all. 

Both  great  and  small. 
Count  all  things  loss 
Save  Jesus  and  his  cross. 

206.  T.  14.     (178.) 
OUR    heav'nly  Father,  Source  of 

love. 
To  thee  our  hearts  we  raise; 
Th)''  all-sustaining  pow'r  we  prove. 
And  gladly  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  thine  we  wish  to  be. 
Our  sacrifice  receive; 

Made,  and  preserv'd,  and  sav'd  by 
thee, 
To  thee  ourselves  we  give. 

3  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  the  Saviour's 

love 
vShed  in  our  hearts  abroad; 
So  shall  we  ever  live  and  move. 
And  be  with  Christ  in  God. 

4  Honor  to  the  almighty  Three, 
And  everlasting  One; 

All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
The  Spirit,  and  the  Son, 
G  2 


207.*     T.  58.     (1027.) 
GLORY  to  the  Father, 
Who  in  Christ  Jesus, 
Doth   as   dear    children  own,  and 

richly  bless  us, 

World  without  end. 

2  Glory  unto  Jesus, 
The  man  of  sorrows. 

Who    suffer'd,  died,  rose    and  re- 
vived for  us, 

That  we  might  live. 

3  Glory  and  obedience. 
To  th'  Holy  Spirit, 

Who  glorifies  Christ  Jesus,  and  his 
merit 

To  us  applies. 

4  Lamb  of  God,  once  wounded 
For  our  salvation, 

Let  all  who  breathe,  proclaim  thy 
bitter  passion. 

For  evermore. 

208.*     T.  58.     (181.) 
THAT  our  Lord's  views  with  us 

may  be  attain'd, 
We  now  commend  ourselves,  with 

faith  unfeign'd. 
To    the    Father's   blessing,  to  the 

Son's  favor, 
The   Holy  Spirit's   guidance  now 

and  ever.     The  angels'  guard. 

209.  T.  167.     (182.) 
MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Sa- 
viour, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 

Rest  upon  us  from  above! 
Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  in  the  Lord; 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

210.  T.  590.     (1029.) 
FATHER  of  angels  and  of  men, 

Saviour,  who  us  hast  bought. 
Spirit,  by  whom  we're  born  again, 

And  sanctified  and  taught; 
Thy  glory,  holy  Three  in  One, 

Thy  people's  song  shall  be. 
Long  as  the  wheels  of  time  shall  run, 

And  through  eternity. 


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FATHER,  SON,  AND  HOLY  GHOST. 


211.  T.  166.  (183.) 

THAT  peace  which  God  alone  re- 
veals, 
And  by  his  word  of  grace  imparts. 
Which  only  the  believer  feels. 
Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our 
hearts: 
And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 
The   Father,  Word,   and    Com- 
forter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  ev'ry  soul  assembled  here. 

,212.*     T.  185.     (180.) 

WITH    thy   presence,    Lord,    our 
Head  and  Saviour, 
Bless  us  all,  we  humbly  pray; 

Our  dear  heav'nly  Father's  love  and 
favor 
Be  our  comfort  ev'ry  day; 

May  the  Holy  Ghost  in  each  pro- 
ceeding 

Favor   us   with  his  most  gracious 
leading; 

Thus  we  shall  be  truly  blest, 

Both  in  labour  and  in  rest. 

213.  T.  14.     (1028.) 

TILL  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 
My  thoughts  no  comfort  find. 

The  holy,  just  and  sacred  Three 
Fill  with  disnaay  my  mind: 

2    But  when  Immanuel's  face  ap- 
pears, 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins. 
His  name  forbids  ray  slavish  fears, 

His  grace  removes  my  sins, 

214.  T.  185.     (184.) 

THE  Lord  bless  and  keep  thee  in 

his  favor, 
As  his  chosen  property; 
The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  on 

thee  ever. 
And  be  gracious  unto  thee: 
The  Lord  lift  his  countenance  most 

gracious 
Upon   thee,  and  be  to  thee  propir 

tious. 
And  his  peace  on  thee  bestow: 
Amen,  Amen!  Be  it  sol 


215.     T.595.     (185.) 

YE  angels  round  the  throne. 
And  men  that  dwell  below. 

Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

216.  T.22.     (186.) 

WITH  grateful  hearts  we  humbly 

praise 
Our  heav'nly  Father  for  his  grace, 
Our  Saviour  who  for  sinners  bled, 
The  Holy  Ghost  by  whom  we're 

led. 

2  0  righteous  Father,  how  divine 
Thy  grace  and   mercy!    praise  be 

thine. 
Since  thou  our  souls  with  cords  of 

love 
Hast  drawn  to  thy  dear  Son  above. 

3  Jehovah  Jesus!  unto  God 
Thou,  with  thine  own  most  precious 

blood, 
Hast  reconcil'd  the  world;  to  thee, 
For  so  great  love,  all  glory  be! 

4  God    Holy    Ghost,   blest   Com- 

forter, 
With  solemn  praise  we  thee  revere: 
Since  we,  by  thee   convinc'd  and 

taught. 
Are    to    the   blood    of   sprinkling 

brought. 

217.  T.22.     (187.) 

THE    grace    of   our    Lord   Jesus 

Christ, 
The  love  of  God  so  highly  priz'd, 
The  Holy  Ghost's  communion,  be 
With  all  of  us  most  sensibly. 

218.*     T.  132.     (188.) 

NOW  sing,  thou  happy  church  of 
God, 
His  favor'd  congregation, 
Redeem'd     with    Jesus'    precious 
blood 
From  ev'ry  tribe  and  nation: 
Most  holy,  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Lamb  slain,  all  praise  to 
thee 
Both  now  and  ever!  Amen, 


67 


X.    Our  Heavenly  Father. 


219.  T.  22.     (189.) 

OUR  heav'nly  Father  is  not  known 

To  us,  but  in  the  Son  alone; 

His   mercy,    love,   and   boundless 

grace 
"We  see  display'd  in  Jesus'  face. 

2  0  God!    how  dreadful  was  thy 

name, 
Until  the  God-man  Jesus  came! 
We  cannot  love  nor  honor  thee, 
Unless  the  Son  hath  made  us  free. 

3  0  love,  no  human  tongue  can  tell! 
O  love  divine,  unsearchable! 

The  Father  gave  his  only  Son 
For  guilty  sinners  to  atone. 

4  Can  any  ill  distress  my  heart, 
Since  God  with  his  own  Son  did 

part] 
Whate'er  I  want  can't  be  denied. 
Since  Christ  for  me  was  crucified, 

220.  T.  14.     (190.) 
what  love  the  Father 


BEHOLD 

hath 
On  guilty  men  bestow'd, 
That  we,  who  children  are  of  wrath. 
Should  children  be  of  God! 

3  0  how  beyond  expression  great 
His  love  in  Christ  doth  shine! 

'Tis  like  himself— th'  eternal  God! 
Past  knowledge!  all  divine! 

3  Behold!  for  fallen,  guilty  man,  • 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies; 

Lays  down  his  life,  us  to  redeem, 
A  precious  sacrifice! 

4  Now  doth  our  Lord,  the  Son  of 

God, 
Who  for  us  liv'd  and  died. 
See  of  the  travail  of  his  soul, 
And  is  well  satisfied. 

5  Peace  and  good-will  are  now  to 

man 
Most  gloriously  display'd. 
And  life  eternal  wc  obtain 

From  God,  in  Christ  our  Head. 


6  0  let  us  then  repeat  the  theme, 
Which  always  sounds  above; 

And  ever  sing,  with  joyful  hearts, 
The  wonders  of  his  love! 

221-*     T.  22.     (191.) 
THOU  hast  the  world  so  greatly 

lov'd. 
Father,  that  thou,  by  mercy  mov'd. 
Didst  give  thy  well-beloved  Son, 
By  death  for  all  our  sins  t'  atone. 

2  That  he  all  who  in  him  believe. 
Might  in  thy  family  receive; 

His  sacrifice  so  great,  so  dear, 
Thou  all-sufficient  didst  declare. 

3  As  children  we  are  own'd  by  thee. 
Since  Christ  our  Brother  deign'd  to 

be; 

We  feel  thy  kind,  paternal  heart 
To  us  who  have  in  him  a  part. 

4  The  whole  salvation  of  thy  Son, 
And  all  his  merits  make  our  own; 
Yea,  grant  us  richly,  for  his  sake, 
Of  heav'nly  blessings  to  partake. 

5  Thou  art  our  Father  and  our  God, 
Since  Christ  assum'd  our  flesh  and 

blood; 
Therefore  in  thee  our  trust  we  place, 
And  give  thee  never-ceasing  praise. 

222.*     T.  96.     (19G.) 
DEAR  heav'nly  Father,  we  adore 
And  thank  thee  for  the  dreadful  pain 
Thy  Son,  when  he  our  sorrows  bore. 
For  our  redemption  didst  sustain. 
O  grant  that  we  may  all  our  days 
Live  to  exalt  redeeming  grace. 

223.*     T.  58.     (197.) 

0  SANCTIFY  us  by  thy  truth,  we 
pray, 

Christ's  glorious  brightness  in  our 
hearts  display. 

We  to  thy  protection  ourselves  sur- 
render. 

With  filial  confidence  and  love  most 
tender, 

O  Lord  our  God. 


68 


OUR  HEAVENLY  FATHER. 


224.     T.341.     (192.) 

THEE,  O  my  God  and  King, 

My  Father,  thee  I  sing, 
Hear  well  pleas'd  the  joyous  sound, 

Praise  from  earth  and  heav'n  re- 
ceive: 
Lost,  I  now  in  Christ  am  found, 

Dead,  by  faith  in  Christ  I  live. 

2  Father,  behold  thy  Son, 
In  Christ  I  am  thine  own. 

Stranger  long  to  thee  and  rest, 
See  the  prodigal  is  come: 

Open  wide  thy  arms  and  breast, 
Take  the  weary  wand'rer  home. 

3  Thine  eye  observ'd  from  far, 
Thy  pity  view'd  me  near: 

Me  thy  bowels  yearn'd  to  see. 
Me  thy  mercy  ran  to  find, 

Empty,  poor,  and  void  of  thee, 
Hungry,    sick,    and    faint,    and 
blind. 

4  Thou  on  my  neck  didst  fall. 
Thy  kiss  forgave  me  all: 

Still  the  gracious  words  I  hear, 
Words   that  made   the   Saviour 
mine, 

*  Haste,  for  him  the  robe  prepare. 
His  be  righteousness  divinel' 

225.*     T.  58.     (1031.) 

LORD  GOD,  Abba  Father, 
The  whole  creation 
With  us  unites  in  praise  and  ado- 
ration, 

To  thy  great  name. 

2  Unto  thee  we  render 
Eternal  praises, 

For    having   manifested  in  Christ 
Jesus, 

Thy  love  to  us. 

226.*     T.  132.     (195.) 

WHEN  Christ,  who  sav'd  us  by  his 
blood. 

His  foll'wers  call'd  together, 
His  farewell  was,  '  I  go  to  God, 

To  mine,  and  to  your  Father;' 
Therefore,  believing  in  the  Son, 
With  filial  love  we  humbly  own 
Thee,  God,  our  God  and  Father. 


227.    T.  14.     (199.) 

FATHER  of  all,  almighty  Lord! 

Our  Father,  and  our  God! 
Since  Jesus  Christ  th'  eternal  Word, 

Assum'd  our  flesh  and  blood. 

2  Let  all  with  love  and  filial  fear 
Thy  sacred  name  adore; 

0  may  thy  kingdom  soon  appear, 
And  spread  the  world  all  o'er. 

3  Help  us  thy  pleasure  to  fulfil, 
As  done  by  heav'nly  pow'rs; 

Accomplish  in  us  all  thy  will, 
And  let  that  will  be  ours. 

4  Our  souls  and  bodies  feed,wepray, 

With  food  which  thou  see'st  best; 
We  ask  our  portion  for  the  day. 
And  leave  to  thee  the  rest. 

5  Let  mercy  pardon  all  our  crimes, 
Which  justice  must  condemn; 

As  some  have  wrong'd  us  many 
times. 
And  we  would  pardon  them. 

6  Let  not  temptation  us  befall. 
While  here  our  race  we  run; 

But  rescue  and  defend  us  all 
From  sin,  and  th'  evil  one. 

7  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the 

pow'r, 
O'er  angels,  and  o'er  men;  ^ 
The  glory  too,  for  evermore 
Is  thine;  Amen,  Amen! 

228.*    T.  90.     (194.) 

BE  of  good  cheer  in  all  your  wants. 
And  stedfast  on  God's  word  rely. 

He,  who  the  greatest  favors  grants^ 
The  smallest  never  will  deny: 

If  God  could  give  his  Son  for  us. 

What  can  he  then  to  us  refuse? 

229.*     T.  106.     (198.) 

DRAW  me,  0  Father,  to  the  Son, 
That  he  may  draw  me  unto  thee. 

Thy  Spirit  render  me  his  own. 
And  rule  without  control  in  me; 

Sbed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad, 

And  keep  me  in  thy  peace,  O  God! 


JESUS  CHRIST,  THE  SON  OF  GOD. 


69 


230.*     T.  79.     (193.) 

REJOICE,  my  soul,  God  cares  for 
Trust  to  his  word  assuredly,   [thee. 

However  thing's  may  go ;  [sake. 
Thy  heav'nly  Father,  for  Christ's 
Of  thy  concerns  will  notice  take. 

And  mercy  freely  to  thee  show. 

2  My  griefs  and  cares  to  thee  well 

known. 
My  God,  I  cast  on  thee  alone. 

In  thee  is  all  my  trust ; 
Since  thou  dost  govern,  I'll  be  still, 
Into  thy  hands  resign  my  will. 
And  thank  thee  prostrate  in  the 
dust. 

3  I  confidently  do  believe. 

Me,  thy  poor  child,  thou  wilt  not 

For  thou  my  Father  art :    [leave. 

Fill  thou  my  soul  with  love  and  faith, 

Thus  I  am  rich  in  life  and  death ; 

And  from  thy  love  nought  shall 

me  part. 


231.     T.  1G6.     (200.) 

OUR  Father,  who  in  heaven  art, 
Hallow'd  be  thy   most  blessed 
name ; 
Thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will  be 
done 
Always  in  heav'n  and  earth  the 
same; 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 

Forgive  our  sins,  as  we  forgive ; 
Into  temptation  do  not  lead, 
But  full  release  from  evil  give. 

232.*     T.  125.     (1032.) 

OUR  Father,  great  and  glorious. 
On  heav'n's  exalted  throne. 

Thy  kingdom  prove  victorious. 
That  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son, 

May  for  his  death  and  passion, 

From  ev'ry  tongue  and  nation. 
Receive  a  rich  reward. 


XL  Jesus  Christ,  the  So7i  of  God, 


233.     T.  22.     (202.) 

"MY  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all, 
My  praise  ascend  to  his  abode  : 

Thee,  Saviour,  by  that  name  I  call. 
The  great  Supreme,  the  mighty 
God! 

2  Without  begrinninor  or  decline. 
Object  of  faith,  and  not  of  sense; 

Eternal  ages  saw  him  shine. 
He  shines  eternal  ages  hence. 

3  As  much,  when  in  the   manger 

laid, 
Almighty  Ruler  of  the  sky, 
As  when  the  six  days'  work  he  made 
Fill'd  all  the  morning-stars  with 

joy- 

4  Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  bears. 
Salvation  is  his  dearest  claim; 

That  gracious  sound   well-pleas'd 
he  hears, 
And  owns  Immanuel  for  his  name. 


5  A  cheerful  confidence  I  feel. 
My  well-plac'd  hopes  with  joy 
I  see, 

My  bosom  glows  with  heav'nly  zeal 
To  worship  him  who  died  forme. 


234.*     T.  68.     (1033.) 

O  ETERNAL  Word, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord! 

While  the  hosts  of  heav'n   adore 
thee. 

We  with  awe  fall  down  before  thee. 
And  with  rapture  raise. 
Songs  of  love  and  praise. 

2  God  and  man  indeed. 

Comfort  in  all  need, 
Thou  becam'st  a  man  of  sorrows. 
To  gain  life  eternal  for  us. 

By  thy  precious  blood, 

Jesus,  man  and  God  ! 


70 


JESUS  CHRIST, 


235.     T.22.     (201.) 

BEFORE      the     heav'ns      were 

stretch -d  abroad, 
'    From  everlasting  was  the  Word; 
With  God  he  was,  the  Word  was 

God, 
And  must  divinely  be  ador'd. 

2  By  his  own  pow'r  were  all  things 

made ;  [stand  ; 

By    him    supported    all    things 
He  is  the  whole  creation's  Head, 
And  angels  fly .  at  his  command. 

3  Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his  face, 
Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son; 

How  full  of  truth,  how  full  of  grace 
Was  Christ,  in  whom  the  God- 
head shone ! 

4  Archangels  left  their  high  abode. 
To  learn  new  myst'ries  here,  and 

tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God, 
The  glories  of  Immanuel. 

236*-     T.  172.     (203.) 

THY  majesty  how  vast  it  is  ! 

And  how  immense  the  glory. 
Which  thou,  0  Jesus,  dost  possess  I 

Both  heav'n  and  earth  adore  thee. 

The  numberless  heavenly  hosts  laud 

thy  name,  [cendent; 

Thy  glory  and  might  are  trans- 
Ten  thousands  of  angels  thy  jiraises 
proclaim, 

Upon  thee  gladly  dependent. 

2  The  Father's  Equal,  God  the  Son, 
With  him  thou  ever  reignest ; 

Thou  art  partaker  of  his  throne, 
And  all  things  thou  sustainest. 
Both  angels  and  men  view   their 
Maker  as  man. 
With  joy  that  is  past  all  expres- 
sion ;  [can 
O  happy,  unspeakably  happy  who 
Find  in  him  life  and  salvation! 

3  This   myst'ry  ev'ry  throne  and 

pow'r 
Admires  with  adoration  ; 
Th'  angelic  choirs  for  evermore 
Extol  his  incarnation : 


The  angels  and  elders  before  him 

fall  down,  [praising ; 

With    accents     melodious    him 

Unto  the  Lamb  slain,  and  to  him 

on  the  throne, 

They  render  glory  unceasing. 

4  The  church  on  earth  in  humble 

strain, 
Exalteth  Christ  our  Saviour ; 
She  sings,  '  The  Lamb  for  us  was 
Our  foe  is  cast  for  ever ;     [slain, 
For  Christ  hath  redeem'd  us  by  his 
precious  blood 
Out  of  ev'ry  nation  and  kindred. 
And  made  us  thereby  kings  and 
priests  unto  God, 
To  him  thanksgiving  be  render'd.' 

5  When  C  hrist  in  majesty  shall  come, 

With  all  his  bright  attendance, 
On  ev'ry  man  pronounce  a  doom, 

An  awful,  final  sentence  : 
Then  shall  all  his  enemies  quaking 
with  dread,  [to  cover; 

Wish  mountains  and  rocks  them 
The  ransom'd  with  gladness  will 
lift  up  their  head. 
And  live  with  Jesus  for  ever. 

237.     T.  14.     (204.) 
0  THE  delights,  the  heav'nlyjoySs 

The  glories  of  the  place,    [beams 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest 

Of  his  o'erflowing  grace! 

2  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 
Sit  smiling  on  his  brow. 

And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  distance  bow. 

3  Princes  to  his  imperial  name 
Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down: 

Dominions,  thrones,  and  pow'rs  re- 
joice 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown. 

4  Upon  that  dear  majestic  head. 
That  cruel  thorns  did  wound. 

See  what  immortal  glories  shine. 
And  circle  it  around! 

5  This  is  the  Man,  th'  exalted  Man, 
Whom  we  unseen  adore; 

But  when  our  eyes  shall  see  his  face, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 


THE  SON  OF  GOD. 


71 


238.     T.  341.     (205.) 

WORTHY,  0  Lord,  art  thou, 
That  ev'ry  knee  should  bow, 

Ev'ry  tong-ue  to  thee  confess; 
Universal  nature  join. 

Strong  and  mighty  thee  to  bless, 
Gracious,  merciful,  benign! 

2  Hail  your  dread  Lord  and  ours. 
Dominions,  thrones  and  pow'rs! 

Source  of  pow'r,  he  rules  alone: 
Veil  your  faces,  prostrate  fall. 

Cast  your  crowns  before  his  throne, 
Hail  the  Cause,  the  Lord  of  all! 

3  Justice  and  truth  maintain 
Thy  everlasting  reign; 

One  with  thine  almighty  Sire, 
Partner  of  an  equal  throne; 

King  of  kings,  let  all  conspire 
Gratefully  thy  sway  to  own. 

4  Jesus,  thou  art  my  King, 
To  me  thy  succour  bring, 

Christ,  the  mighty  One  art  thou. 
Help  for  all  on  thee  is  laid: 

This  thy  promise  claim  I  now. 
Send  me  down  the  promis'd  aid. 

5  Triumph  and  reign  in  me. 
And  spread  thy  victory: 

Sin,  and  death,  and  hell  control. 
Pride  and  self,  and  ev'ry  foe; 

All  subdue,  through  all  my  soul, 
Conqu'ring  and  to  conquer  go. 

239.*     T.  97.     (20G.) 

THOU  reign'st  above  on  heaven's 

throne, 

The  Father's  equal,  God  the  Son; 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  us  displays 
Thy  majesty  and  boundless  grace, 
\nd  in  the  Scriptures  clearly  doth 

explain, 
rhat  thou.  Lord,  madest,  and  re- 

deemedst  man. 

5  With  awe  and  reverence  'fore  thee, 
Vnd  at  thy  name  we  bow  the  knee, 
Is  all  in  earth  and  heaven  join, 
?'  extol  thy  majesty  divine, 
Lnd  thee,  to  God  the  Father's  glory, 
call  -  [all. 

Tie  great  Jehovah,  mighty  Lord  of 


240.     T.  595.     (209.) 


PREPARE  a  thankful  song 
To  the  Redeemer's  name! 

His    praises   should   employ  each 
tongue. 
And  ev'ry  heart  inflame. 

2  He  laid  his  glory  by, 

And  dreadful  pains  endur'd. 
That  rebels,  such  as  you  and  I, 
From  wrath  might  be  secur'd. 

3  Upon  the  cross  he  died, 
Our  debt  of  sin  to  pay; 

The  blood  and  water  from  his  side 
Wash  guilt  and  sin  away. 

4  And  now  he  pleading  stands 
For  us,  before  the  throne; 

And  answers  all  the  law's  demands 
With  what  himself  hath  done. 

5  He  sees  us  willing  slaves 
To  sin,  and  Satan's  pow'r; 

But  with  an  outstretch'd  arm,  he 
saves, 
In  his  appointed  hour. 

6  The  Holy  Ghost  he  sends 
Our  stubborn  souls  to  move. 

To  make  his  enemies  his  friends, 
And  conquer  them  by  love. 

7  The  love  of  sin  departs, 
The  life  of  grace  takes  place, 

Soon  as  his  voice  invites  our  hearts, 
To  rise  and  seek  his  face. 

8  The  world  and  Satan  rage. 
But  he  their  pow'r  controls; 

His  wisdom,  love  and  truth  engage 
Protection  for  our  souls. 

9  Tho'  press'd,  v,e  need  not  yield, 
But  shall  prevail  at  length, 

For  Jesus  is  our  Sun  and  Shield, 
Our  Righteousness  and  Strength. 

10  Assur'd  that  Christ  our  King 
Will  put  our  foes  to  flight. 

We  on  the  field  of  battle  sing. 
And  triumph  while  we  fight. 


72 


JESUS  CHRIST, 


241.     T.595.     (207.) 

JESUS,  my  Lord,  my  God! 

The  God  supreme  thou  art, 
The  Lord  of  hosts  whose  precious 
blood 

Is  sprinkled  on  my  heart. 

2  Jehovah  is  thy  name; 
And  through  thy  blood  applied, 

Convinc'd  and  certified  I  am, 
There  is  no  God  beside. 

3  Soon  as  the  Spirit  shows 
That  precious  blood  of  thine, 

The  happy,  pardon'd  sinner  knows 
It  is  the  blood  divine. 

4  Yea,  only  he  who  feels: 
*  My  Saviour  for  me  died,' 

Is  certain  that  the  Godhead  dwells 
In  Jesus  crucified. 

242.  T.  14.    (211.) 

ALL  glory  to  the  Saviour's  name. 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall; 

Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  saints  in  glory,  who  with  joy 
Have  left  this  earthly  ball. 

Your  most  triumphant  songs  em- 
Extol  the  Lord  of  all.         [ploy, 

3  Children  of  God,  who  walk  by 
Ye  ransom'd  from  the  fall,  [faith. 

Show  forth  your  dear  Redeemer's 
Confess  him  Lord  of  all.  [death, 

4  Let  ev'ry  tribe,  and  ev'ry  tongue 
That  hear  the  Saviour's  call, 

Unite  in  one  harmonious  song. 
And  hail  him  Lord  of  all ! 

243.  T.595.     (210.) 

HOSANNA  to  the  Son 

Of  David,  and  of  God,     [down, 
"Who  brought  the  news  of  pardon 

And  seal'd  it  with  his  blood. 

2  To  Christ,  th'  anointed  King, 
Be  endless  blessings  giv'n; 

Let  the  whole  earth  his  glory  sing. 
Who  made  our  peace  with  heav'n. 


244.     T.  96. 

JE  SUS,  thou  source  of  calm  repose. 
Thy  like,  nor  man,  nor  angel  knows, 
Fairest  among  ten  thousand  fair! 
Ev'n  those,  whom  death's  sad  fet- 
ters bound, 
Whom  thickest  darkness  compass'd 
round. 
Find  light  and  life,  if  thou  appear. 

2  Effulgence  of  the  liffht  divine! 
Ere  rolling  planets  knew  to  shine, 

Ere  time  its  ceaseless  course  be- 
gan: 
Thou,  when  th'  appointed  time  was 

come, 
Didst  not  abhor  the  virgin's  womb. 
But  God  with  God,  wast  man 
with  man. 

3  The  world,  death,  sin,  oppose  in 
vain: 

Thou,  by  thy  dying  death  hast  slain; 

My  great  deliv'rer  and  my  God! 
Against  thee  vain  is  Satan's  rage. 
In  vain  doth  hell  its  pow'rs  engage, 

Nought  can  withstand  thy  con- 
qu'ring  blood. 

4  Lord,  who   thine  own  and  Fa- 
ther's will, 

(Which  is  but  one)  cam'st  to  fulfil, 

To  thy  dread  sceptre  will  I  bow! 
With  duteous  rev'rence,  at  thy  feet 
Like  humble  Mary,  lo!  I  sit: 
Speak,  Lord,  thy  servant  heareth 
now. 

5  Renew  thine  image.  Lord,  in  me,i 
Lowly  and  gentle  may  I  be: 

No  charms  but  these  to  thee  are 

dear; 

No  anger  may'st  thou  ever  find, 

No  pride  in  my  unruffled  mind, 

But  faith,  and  heav'n-born  peace 

be  there. 

6  A  patient,  a  victorious  mind, 
That  life  and  all  things  casts  behind! 

Springs  forth  obedient  to  thy  cal]: 
A  heart  that  no  desire  can  move, 
But  still  t'  adore,  believe  and  love. 

Give  me,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  i 
all. 


THE  SON  OF  GOD. 


73 


245.*     T.  68.     (-213.) 

JESUS,  who  with  thee 

Can  compared  be? 
Source  of  rest  and  consolation, 
Life  and  lio^ht,  and  full  salvation: 

Son  of  God,  with  thee 

None  compar'd  can  be! 

2  Life!  thou  diedst  for  me. 
From  all  misery 

And  distress  me  to  deliver. 
And  from  death  to  save  for  ever: 

I  am  by  thy  blood 

Reconcil'd  to  God. 

3  Highest  King  and  Priest, 
Prophet,  Lord,  and  Christ! 

Thy  dear  sceptre  is  embraced 
By  me,  at  thy  feet  abased; 

I  choose  INIary's  seat 

At  thy  holy  feet. 

4  Nigh  to  thee  draw  me, 
Give  me  faith  on  thee 

To  depend,  and  daily  bolder 
Cast  all  mis'ry  on  thy  shoulder. 

Which  I  feel  in  me; 

Draw  me  nigh  to  thee. 

5  Grant  me  steadiness. 
Lord,  to  run  my  race, 

Foll'wing  thee  with  love  most  ten- 
der, 

"So  that  Satan  may  not  hinder 
J    ]Me  by  craft  or  force; 
Further  thou  my  course. 

If    6  By  thy  Spirit's  light, 

Me  instruct  aright. 
That  I  watch  and  pray  with  fervor, 
Trusting  thee  my  soul's  preserver: 

Love  unfeign'd,  0  Lord, 

Unto  me  afford. 

7  Give  me  courage  good, 
That  my  wealth  and  blood 
for  thee  could  spend,  my  Saviour, 
lating  world  and  sin  for  ever; 
Since  for  me,  my  God, 
Thou  didst  shed  thy  blood. 

}  8  When  I  hence  depart, 

Strengthen  thou  my  heart, 
..nd  into  thy  realms  convey  me, 
^1  thy  righteousness  array  me, 
That  at  thy  right  hand 
Joyful  I  may  stand. 
H 


246.     T.  341.     (215.) 
0  DAY-SPRING  from  on  high! 

In  mercy  hear  my  cry: 
See  the  travail  of  thy  soul, 

Saviour,  and  be  satisfied; 
Rule  in  me  without  control, 

jNIay  I  ever  thine  abide. 

2  Jesus,  who  art  the  Tree 
Of  immortality, 

Feed  this  tender  branch  of  thine; 

By  thy  influence  I  shall  thrive; 
Thou  the  true,  the  heav'nly  V' ine! 

Grafted  into  thee  I  live. 

3  Of  life  the  Fountain  thou! 
I  know,  I  feel  it  now. 

Faint  and  dead  no  more  I  droop; 

Thou  reviv'st  me,  thy  supplies 
Ev'ry  moment  springing  up, 

Unto  life  eternal  rise. 

4  Thou  the  good  Shepherd  art; 
From  thee  I'll  never  part. 

Thou  my  Keeper,  and  my  Guide, 
Watch  me  still  with  tender  care; 

Gently  lead  me  by  thy  side. 
Kindly  in  thy  bosom  bear. 

5  Thou  art  my  daily  Bread!  • 
O  Christ,  thou  art  my  Head! 

Countless  benefits  on  me, 
As  thy  body's  member  flow; 

Nourisird  I,  and  fed  by  thee, 
Up  to  thee  in  all  things  grow. 

G  Prophet,  to  me  reveal 

Thy  Father's  perfect  will. 
Never  mortal  spake  like  thee; 

Lord,  may  I  by  thee  be  taught, 
May  I  listen  eagerly  [fraught. 

To     thy    words,    with    comfort 

7  High-priest,  on  thee  I  call, 
Thy  blood  aton'd  for  all. 

Thou  dost  still  in  heav'n  above 
As  the  Lamb  once  slain  appear; 

There  remember  me  in  love. 
Plead  for  me  a  sinner  there. 

8  Jesus,  thou  art  my  King, 
Praises  to  thee  I  sing. 

Kept  by  thy  almighty  hand, 

Saviour,  who    shall    pluck    me 
thence? 

Faith  supports,  by  faith  I  stand, 
By  the  faith  thou  dost  dispense. 


74 


JESUS  CHRIST,  THE  SON. 


247.     T.249. 

WE  bow  before  thy  throne, 
Jesus,  :|1:  and  thee  alone 
Our  God  and  Saviour  own;       [are, 
While  pilgrims  here  on  earth  we 
We  to  thy  courts  will  oft  repair, 
To  offer  pray'r  and  praise: 

O  God  of  grace! 
Thy  saving  name  we  bless. 

/  2  Again  we  raise  the  strain, 
Worthy  :||:  the  Lamb  once  slain, 
For  evermore  to  reign.  [more, 

Thee,  Christ,  God  bless'd  for  ever- 
Our  lips  confess,  our  hearts  adore: 
Honor  and  majesty 
Be  giv'n  to  thee. 
Now  and  eternally. 

248.     T.  22.     (216.) 

COME,  worship    at    Immanuel's 

feet; 
Behold  in  him  what  wonders  meet! 
Words  are  too  feeble  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace. 

2  Christ  is  our  Head;  each  mem- 

ber lives, 
And  owns  the  vital  pow'r  he  gives; 
The  saints  below,  and  saints  above, 
Join'd  by  his  Spirit,  and  his  love. 

3  He  is  the  Vine;  his  heav'nly  root 
Supplies  each  branch  with  life  and 

fruit: 
O  may  a  lasting  union  join    [Vine! 
My  soul,  as  branch,  to  Christ  the 

4  He  is  the  Rock;   how  firm   he 

proves! 
The  Rock  of  ages  never  moves: 
But  the  sweet  streams  that  from 

him  flow, 
Attend  us  all  the  desert  through. 

5  He  is  the  Sun  of  Righteousness, 
Diffusing  light,  and  joy,  and  peace: 
What  healing  in  his  beams  appears. 
To  chase  our  clouds  and  dry  our 

tears. 

6  Yet  faintly  to  us  mortals  here 
His  glory,  grace  and  worth  appear; 
His  beauties  we  shall  clearly  trace, 
When  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 


249.*     T.  58.     (208.) 

OUR  gracious  God  be  praised  ever- 
more. 

That  Jesus  Christ,  who  all  our  sor- 
rows bore. 

To  our  hearts  so  clearly  is  mani- 
fested. 

That  with  conviction  'tis  by  us  at- 
tested That  he  is  God. 

2  O  blessed  truth  which  with  deep 

awe  is  heard. 
Truth  worthy  evermore  to  be  rever'd: 
To  the  man  Christ  Jesus,  a  name  is 

given 
Above  all  names;  all  knees  in  earth 

and  heaven 

'Fore  him  must  bow. 

3  Of  this  great  truth  we  boldly  wit- 

ness bear, 
And  to  mankind  this  doctrine  will 

declare, 
That  he,  who  to  save  us  assum'd 

our  nature. 
And  suffer' d  on  the  cross,  is  the 

Creator     Of  heav'n  and  earth. 

250.*     T.125.     (212,1086.) 

THOU  Maker  of  each  creature, 
The  Father's  arm  and  might, 

Thou  rulest  o'er  all  nature. 
In  thy  own  name^^and  right. 

May  we  in  every  station 

Enjoy  thy  great  salvation. 
And  simply  follow  thee. 

2  Lord,  let  us  be  increasing 
In  love  and  knowledge  too; 

That  we,  on  thee  believing, 

In  spirit  serve  thee  so. 
As  in  our  hearts  to  savor 
Thy  matchless  grace  and  favor, 

And  always  for  thee  thirst. 

3  0  shed  abroad.  Lord  Jesus, 
Thy  love  in  us,  we  pray; 

And  let  its  influence  gracious 
Our  thoughts  and  actions  sway: 

Thus  in  the  path  proceeding. 

To  life  eternal  leading. 
We  shall  thy  word  obey. 


THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


75 


251.     T.  22.     (1034.) 

LORD  Jesus,  praise  to  thee  be  giv'n, 
Creator  both  of  earth  and  heav'n, 
Who  wast  from  everlasting  Lord, 
And  art  as  God  and  man  ador'd. 

2  Praise  be  to  thee  in  Christendom, 
Who  wast,  who  art,  and  art  to  come, 
Thy  lauds   shall   dwell   upon   our 

tongues. 
All  saints  and  angels  join  our  songs. 


3  Thy  incarnation  claims  our  praise, 
W^e  thank  thee  for  thy  boundless 

grace: 
We  love  thee  since  thou  man  wast 

made, 
And  hast  as  man  our  ransom  paid. 

4  Receive  our  thanks,  0  Lamb  of 

God, 
Who  hast  redeem'd  us  by  thy  blood; 
Might  all  mankind  thy  name  adore. 
For  thy  atonement  evermore. 


XII.    The  Holy  Ghost,  his  Gifts  mid  Operations, 


252.*     T.  203.     (217.) 

COME,  Holy  Ghost!  come.  Lord 

our  God! 
And  shed  thy  heav'nly  gifts  abroad 
On  us,  and  unto  ev'ry  heart 
True  faith  and  fervent  love  impart. 
O  Lord,  who  by  thy  heav'nly  light, 
Hast  call'd  thy  church  from  sinful 

night. 
Out  of  all  nations,  tribes  and  places; 
To    thee  we    render    thanks    and 

praises.  Hallelujah!  :1|: 

2  Thou  Light  divine!  most  gracious 

Lord! 
Revive  us  by  thy  holy  word, 
And  teach  thy  flock  in  truth  to  call 
On  God,  the  Father  of  us  all: 
From  all  strange  doctrines  us  pre- 
serve. 
No  other  masters  may  we  serve. 
But  Christ,  who   is  our  only  Sa- 
viour! 
In  him  we  will  confide  for  ever. 

Hallelujah!  :[|: 

3  O  Holy  Ghost!  kind  Comforter! 
Help    us   with   watchfulness    and 

pray'r, 
'Midst  various  trials  thee  t'  obey. 
And  never  from  the  truth  to  stray: 
O  Lord,  by  thy  ahnighty  grace 
Prepare  us  so  to  run  our  race. 
That  we  by  thy  illumination, 
May  gain  heav'ns  glorious  habita- 
tion. Hallelujah!  :||: 


253.*     T.  58.     (218.) 

GOD  Holy  Ghost,  in  mercy  us  pre- 
serve, 

That  we  from  Jesus'  doctrine  never 
swerve. 

Guide  us,  till  to  finish  our  race  per- 
mitted. 

To  Jesus'  presence  we  shall  be  ad- 
mitted.       Have  mercy,  Lord! 

2  O  grant  us  thy  divine,  thy  saving 

light. 
That  we  may  understand  Christ's 

mind  aright. 
That  we  may  in  Jesus  abide  for  ever. 
Who  gain'd  a  place  in  heav'n  for 

each  believer. 

Have  mercy,  Lord! 

3  Thou  Source  of  love,  God  Holy 

Ghost,  inspire 

Our  lifeless  souls  with  love's  celes- 
tial fire: 

May  we,  as  Christ's  members,  be 
join'd  together 

In  unity,  and  truly  love  each  other. 
Have  mercy.  Lord 

4  O  thou  our  highest  comfort  in  all 

need. 

Grant  that  we  neither  shame  nor 
death  may  dread; 

Should  we  even  suffer  hard  persecu- 
tion, 

0  give  us  grace  to  stand  without  con- 
fusion. 

Have  mercy,  Lord! 


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THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


254.*     T.  22.     (1035.) 

GOD  Holy  Ghost,  how  gloriously, 
In  Christ's  redeemed  property 
Is  thy  almig-hty  pow'r  display'd: 
The  same  that  earth  and  heaven 
made. 

2    When    thou    thy   unction    dost 

impart. 
And   breath'st   new   life    into    the 

heart, 
When  thy  all-penetrating  light 
Dispels  the  thickest  gloom  of  night: 

o  When  thou  revealest  Christ  to  us, 
And  guid'st  our  eyes  unto  iiis  cross, 
Thy  pow'r  divine  both  far  and  near 
In  countless  wonders  doth  appear. 

255.*     T.  4.     (223.) 

O  SPIRIT  of  grace! 

Thy  kindness  we  praise, 

In  showing  to  us, 

That  life  and  salvation  proceed  from 

Christ's  cross. 

2  In  darkness  we  stray'd, 
Until  we  were  led 
By  thee  to  believe, 
That  Jesus,  our  Saviour,  will  sin- 
ners receive. 

3  Our  hearts  thou  didst  cheer, 
Dispelling  all  fear; 
We  humbly  could  claim 
Salvation  and  pardon  in  Jesus'  dear 

name. 

4  Grant  us  to  obey 
Thy  teachings,  we  pray, 
0  Spirit  of  love. 

And  thankful  to  thee  for  thy  mer- 
cies to  prove. 

5  We  wish  to  afford 
To  Jesus,  our  Lord, 
For  his  bitter  pain, 

Joy,  honor  and  glory,  'midst  his 
chosen  train. 

G  0  therefore  impart 
Thyself  to  each  heart. 
That  thus  we  may  show, 
In  our  whole  behaviour,  that  Jesus 
we  know. 


7  Grant  us  to  increase 
In  knowledge  and  grace, 
Rejoicing  by  faith 
In  Jesus'  atonement,  wrought  out 
by  his  death. 

250.*     T.  9.     (221.) 

HOLY  Ghost,  thou  God  and  Lord 

Of  thy  Congregation, 
We  to  thee  with  one  accord 

Pay  our  adoration. 

2  For     thy    teachings,     heav'nly 

Guide, 
0  accept  our  praises! 
Have  we  thee,  we're  well  supplied 
With  good  gifts  and  graces. 

3  Thou  explainest  unto  us 
Jesus'  incarnation, 

And  how  he  upon  the  cross 
Purchas'd  our  salvation. 

4  Thou  fill'st  with  the  gospel  light 
Every  land  and  nation, 

Aidst  thy  witnesses  with  might, 
Under  tribulation. 

5  Us  to  Jesus  thou  hast  brought, 
And  wilt  keep  us  ever 

In    the    faith    which    thou     hast 
wrought, 
Through  thy  grace  and  favor. 

6  With  maternal  faithfulness 
Lead  his  ransom'd  people, 

And  to  please  him  give  them  grace. 
Bear  them  up  when  feeble. 

7  Daily  Jesus'  flock  thanks  thee 
For  thy  kind  tuition; 

0  may  we  obedient  be. 
Through  thy  benediction! 

8  Grant,  that  we  may  never  lose, 
Till  our  dying  moment, 

The  rich  comfort  which  to  us 
Flows  from  Christ's  atonement. 

9  For,  our  heav'nly  Father's  love, 
Jesus'  great  compassion, 

And  th)^  patience  ever  prove 
Our  strong  consolation. 

10  Amen,  Lord  God  Holy  Ghost, 
Endless  thanks  and  praises 

Gives  to  thee  the  ransom'd  host, 
In  the  name  of  Jesus. 


THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


77 


257.  T.  14.     (229.) 

COME,   blessed   Spirit,    gracious 
Lord, 

Thy  pow'r  to  us  make  known; 
Strike  with  the  hammer  of  thy  word, 

And  break  each  heart  of  stone. 

2  Give  us  ourselves,  and  Christ,  to 

know, 
In  this  our  gracious  day; 
Repentance  unto  life  bestow, 
Christ's  pard'ning  love  display. 

3  Convince  us  first  of  unbelief. 
And  freely  then  release; 

Fill  ev'ry  soul  with  sacred  ^ief. 
And  then  with  sacred  peace. 

4  Show  us  our  poverty,  relieve 
And  then  enrich  the  poor; 

The  knowledge   of    our   sickness 
give— 
The  knowledge  of  our  cure. 

5  A  blessed  sense  of  guilt  impart. 
And  then  remove  the  load; 

Trouble,   then    lead    the    troubled 
heart 
To  Christ's  atoning  blood. 

258.  T.  14.     (230.) 

0  HOLY  Ghost,  eternal  God, 
Descending  from  above, 

Thou  fiU'st  tiie  soul,  through  Jesus' 
blood, 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 

2  Thou  comfortest  the  heavy  heart. 
By  sin  and  grief  opprest; 

Thou  to  the  dead  dost  life  impart, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Thy  sweet  communion  charms 

the  soul. 
And  gives  true  peace  and  joy; 
Which   Satan's    pow'r    can    ne'er 

control, 
Nor  all  his  wiles  destroy. 

4  Let  no  false  comfort  lift  us  up 
To  confidence  that's  vain: 

Nor    let  their    faith    and  courao-e 
droop, 
Who  love  the  Lamb  once  slain. 
H2 


5  Breathe  comfort  where  distress 

abounds, 
O  make  our  conscience  clean; 
And  heal,  with  balm  from  Jesus' 

wounds. 
The  fest'ring  sores  of  sin. 

6  Vanquish   our   lusts,    our  pride 

remove. 
Take  out  the  heart  of  stone; 
Show   us   the   Father's  boundless 

love. 
The  merits  of  the  Son. 

7  The  Father  sent  his  Son  to  die; 
The  willing  Son  obey'd; 

The  witness  Thou,  to  ratify 

The  purchase  Christ  hath  made. 

259.     T.  582.     (226.) 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
Let  thy  bright  beams  arise; 

Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  minds, 
And  open  all  our  eyes. 

2  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 
Our  doubts  and* fears' j-einove; 

And  kindle  in  our  •feYda'st?  the  flame 
Of  never-ceasing  love. 

3  Convince  us  of  our  sin. 
Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood; 

And  to  our  stubborn  hearts  reveal 
The  hidden  love  of  God.      -r   - 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart-, 
To  sanctify  the  soul,  ' 

To  pour  fresh  life  on  ev'ry  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5  If  thou,  O  Comforter! 
Thine  influence  withdraw, 

What  easy  victims  soon  we  fall 
To  conscience  and  the  law! 

6  No  longer  burns  our  love; 
Our  faith  and  courage  fail; 

Our  sin  revives,  and  death  and  hell 
Our  feeble  souls  assail. 

7  Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts;     , 
Our  minds  from  bondage  free: 

Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise, 
and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee, 


78 


THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


260.*     T.  58.     (232.) 

GOD  Holy  Spirit,  be  for  ever  blest, 

That  thou  to  us  Christ's  death  dost 
manifest, 

And  of  him  the  Fountain,  whence 
flows  salvation, 

Dost  so  distinctly  give  us  informa- 
tion, And  light  impart. 

2  What  of  the  Father  and  the  Son 

vre  know. 
To  thy  divine  instructions  all  we 

owe: 
Thro"  thy  operations  we  are  assured. 
That  Jesus  Christ,  who  death  for  us 

endured.         Is  Lord  and  God. 

3  Thanks  for  revealing  to  us  the 

Lamb  slain, 
And   that  his   blood  would    have 

been  shed  in  vain,  [ed. 

Had  to  sanctify  us  aught  else  avail- 
And  could  our  souls  have  otherwise 

been  healed, 

Than  by  his  stripes. 

4  Christ's   meritorious    suff'rings 

are  the  sum, 

And  sole  foundation  of  true  Chris- 
tendom; 

We  enjoy,  thro'  mercy,  those  com- 
forts blessed, 

Of  which,  thro'  thee,  believers  are 
possessed,  While  here  on  earth. 

5  The  blood  of  Christ  alone  can  joy 

impart. 
Can  heal,   revive,   and   cheer  the 

contrite  heart; 
Therefore  show  still  clearer  to  us 

his  merit. 
And  lead  us  daily  more,  God  Holy 

Spirit,  Into  all  truth. 

6  Have  patience  with  us  sinners 

ev'ry  day,  [pray; 

Forgive  us  all  our  trespasses  we 
O  instruct  and  v/arn    us  without 

cessation; 
And  with  thy  peace,  thy  love  and 

consolation,  Fill  all  our  hearts, 

7  Of  Christ  v/e'U   gladly   testify 

each  hour, 
XTntil   his    kingdom    shall    appear 
with  pQw'r; 


Then  will  all  see  clearly,  how  thou 

hast  trained 
God's   children,  when    they   once 

shall  have  attained 

To  bliss  complete. 

8  Blest  Comforter,  vouchsafe  us  all 
the  grace,  [fulness, 

To  yield  thee  joy  for  thy  great  faith- 

And  thy  love  and  patience;  from  sin 
protect  us, 

And  in  the  narrow  way  to  life  di- 
rect us.    Thou  heav'nly  Guide. 

201.*     T.  58.     (220.) 

THOU  Comforter  and  Guide  of 
Jesus'  train,  [dain, 

Who  dost  thyself  her  ministers  or- 

Look  on  us  in  mercy,  grant  us  th}' 
favor, 

Our  souls  and  bodies  we  devote  for 
ever,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 

2  Where'er  we  look  around,  both 

far  and  near,  [appear. 

The  pow'r  and  glory  of  the  Lord 
And  such  flocks  of  Jesus  are  mul- 
tiplying. 
Who  only  wish  to  live,  themselves 
den3dng.  Unto  thy  praise. 

3  0  thou   life-giving  Stream!   the 

earth  o'erflow. 
Whatever  would  obstruct  th}^  course 
break  through:  [petition, 

0  most  gracious  Spirit!  hear  our 
Teach  all  to  turn  to  Jesus  with  con- 
trition, Thy  office  'tis.    * 

4  We  pray  thee,  fill  us  all  with  Jesus' 

love,  [prove: 

That  we  may  in  his  service  faithful 
Teach  us  all  to  deem  it  the  greatest 

favor. 
With    humble,   contrite  hearts   to 

serve  our  Saviour, 

Till  we  shall  rest. 

5  Unto  Christ's  congregations  in 

each  place. 
Grant,   'midst  all   trials,   comfort, 
peace,  and  grace;  [tion, 

0  may  all  believers,  in  ev'ry  sta- 
Rejoice  in  Jesus,  and  in  his  salva- 
tion, Po4  Holy  Ghost! 


THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


79 


262.     T.  3-11.     (103G.) 
THOU  promis'd  Comforter, 

Fruit  of  the  Saviour's  pray'r, 
Thee  the  world  cannot  receive, 

Thee  they  neither  know  nor  see, 
Dead  is  all  the  life  they  live, 

Dark  their  light,  while  void  of 
thee. 

2  Yet  I  enjoy  thy  grace, 
Thro'  Christ,  my  righteousness: 

INIine  the  gifts  thou  dost  impart, 
]Mine  the  iinction  from  above, 

Pardon  written  on  my  heart, 
Light  and  life  and'joy  and  love. 

3  Thee  I  exult  to  feel, 
Thou  in  my  heart  dost  dwell; 

There  thou  bear'st  thy  M'itness  true, 
Shed'st  the  love  of  God  abroad: 

I,  in  Christ,  a  creature  hew, 
I,  ev'n  I,  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thy  gifts,  blest  Comforter, 
I  glory  to  declare; 

Sweetly  sure  of  grace  I  am. 
Pardon  to  my  soul  applied, 

Int'rest  in  the  spotless  Lamb, 
Dead  for  all,  for  me  he  died. 

5  Thou  art  thyself  the  seal, 
I  more  than  pardon  feel: 

Peace,  unutterable  peace, 

Joy,  that  ages  ne'er  can  move. 
Faith's  assurance,  hope's  increase. 

All  the  confidence  of  love. 
G  Pledge  of  the  promise  giv'n. 

My  antepast  of  heav'n! 
Earnest  thou  of  joys  divine, 

Joys  divine  on  me  bestow'd; 
Heav'n  and  Christ  and  All  is  mine, 

Fm  through  thee  an  heir  of  God. 
T  Thou  art  my  inward  Guide, 

I  ask  no  help  beside; 
Holy  Ghost,  on  thee  I  call. 

Weak  as  helpless  infancy; 
Weak  I  am,  yet  cannot  fall, 

Stay'd  by  faith,  and  led  by  thee. 
263.     T.  582.     (227.) 
SPIRIT  of  truth,  come  down, 

Reveal  the  things  of  God, 
Make  thou  to  us  Christ's  Godhead 
known. 

Apply  his  precious  blood. 


His  merits  glorify, 

That  each  may  clearly  see, 
Jesus,  who  did  for  sinners  die, 

I  lath  surely  died  for  me. 

2  No  man  can  truly  say 
That  Jesus  is  the  Lord, 

Unless  thou  take  the  veil  away, 
And  breathe  the  living  word: 

Then,  only  then  we  feel 
Our  int'rest  in  his  blood, 

And  cry  with  joy  unspeakable, 
'  Thou  art  my  Lord,  my  God!' 

3  0  that  the  world  might  know 
The  all-atoning  Lamb! 

Spirit  of  faith,  descend  and  show 
The  virtue  of  his  name; 

The  grace  which  all  may  find. 
The  saving  pow'r,  impart; 

O  testify  to  all  mankind. 
And  speak  in  ev'ry  heart! 

264.  T.  14.     (231.) 
COME,  Holy  Spirit,  on  us  breathe, 

With  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs; 
Kindle  our  love,  confirm  our  faith. 
Warm  these  cold  hearts  of  our's. 

2  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood; 

And  bear  thy  witness  in  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

3  Thou  art  the  Earnest  of  his  love, 
The  Pledge  of  joys  to  come: 

0  lead  us,  that  we  may  above 
Obtain  our  lasting  home. 

265.  T.  79.     (232.) 

BREATHE  on  these  bones  so  dry 

and  dead: 
God  Holy  Ghost!  thy  influence  shed 

In  all  our  hearts  abroad: 
Point   out   the   place  where  grace 

abounds; 
Direct  us  to  the  bleeding  wounds 
Of  Jesus,  our  incarnate  God. 

2  Convince  us  that  the  Lamb  was 

slain 
For  us,  and  to  our  minds  explain 

The  myst'ry  of  the  cross: 
To  know,  and  to  be  found  in  him. 
Let  us  our  highest  gain  esteem; 

And  for  it  count  ali  things  but  loss. 


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THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


266.     T.  14.     (228.) 
COME,  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God, 

Proceeding  from  above. 
Both  from  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

Thou  God  of  peace  and  love. 

2  Thou  art  the  only  Comforter 
In  all  our  souls'  distress; 

Thou  showest  us  our  unbelief, 
And  Christ's  redeeming  grace. 

3  Thou  dost  thy  sanctifying  gifts 
Unto  the  church  impart; 

Writest  God's  holy,  precious  law 
On  each  believer's  heart. 

4  Thy  holy  unction  pow'r  affords 
The  gospel  to  proclaim: 

By  thee  enabled,  we  set  forth 
Salvation  in  Christ's  name. 

5  Assist  and  strengthen  us,  O  Lord! 
Thou  know'st  we  all  are  frail; 

Grant,  neither    Satan,   world,   nor 
flesh, 
May  o'er  Christ's  flock  prevail. 

6  Cause  all  disharmony  and  strife 
In  Christendom  to  cease: 

And  give  to  all  the  flocks  of  Christ 
Love,  union,  truth,  and  peace. 

•       267.*     T.  22.     (224.) 
0     COMFORTER,     God     Holy 

Ghost! 
Thou  heav'nly  gifts  on  usbestow'st; 
The  Pledore  of  our  salvation  art. 
And  bear'st  thy  witness  in  our  heart. 

2  The  sheep  of  Jesus  which  were 

lost, 
Thou  callest,  teaching  them  to  trust 
For   help,  forgiveness,  peace    and 

grace, 
In  him,  the  Lord   our   Riorhteous- 

ness. 

3  Thy  unction  freely  dost  impart 
To  ev'ry  poor  and  contrite  heart, 
Which  Jesus  as  the  Saviour  knows. 
From  whom  alone  salvation  flows. 

4  The  feeble  souls  thou  dost  sus- 

tain, 
Anointest  all  the  witness  train, 
Keepest  believers  in  the  faith. 
And  art   their   guide   in   life   and 

death. 


Who  can  thy  operations  trace, 

Thy  kii>dness,  patience,  truth  and 
grace, 

Which  on  God's  children  thou  be- 
stow'st, 

0  Comforter,  God  Holy  Ghost! 
268.*     T.  583.     (225.) 

0  HOLY  Ghost,  on  this  great  day 
inspire 

Our  souls,  we  pray,  with  Pentecos- 
tal fire: 

Breathe   thou   upon   us   with   thy 
heav'nly  wind, 

That  it  refresh  and  purify  our  mind. 

2  Kindle  within  us,  and  preserve 
that  fire. 

Which   will   with   holy  love    our 

breast  inspire, 
And  with  an  active  zeal  our  soul 

inflame 
To  do  thy  will,  and  glorify  thy  name. 

3  Endow  us  richly  with  thy  gifts 
and  gi-ace. 

To  fit  us  for  the  duties  of  our  place; 
So  open  thou  our  lips,  our  hearts  so 

raise. 
That  both  our  hearts  and  lips  may 

give  thee  praise. 

4  As  in  thy  temple,  keep  thou  resi- 
dence 

Within  our   soul,  and   never   part 

from  thence. 
Until  we're  fitted  and  prepar'd  by 

thee. 
Life  to  exchange  for  immortality. 

269.*     T.  230.     (234.) 

THOU    great    Teacher,    who    in- 

structest  [ductest, 

Christ's  flock,  and  us  to  bliss  con- 

Who    noblest   gifts  to  grant  didst 

deign 
To  th'  apostles,  thine  anointed. 
By  thee  for  that   great   w^ork   ap- 
pointed 
To  teach,  reprove  and  comfort  men, 
And  freely  offer  grace 
Unto  the  Gentile  race; 
Lord,  have  mercy! 
Grant  us  to  be — Immoveably 
Fix'd  on  their  ground,upheld  by  thee! 


GOD'S  CALL  OF  GRACE. 


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270.*  T-2-3.  (-219.) 
TO  thee,  God  Holy  Ghost,  we  pray, 
Who  lead'st  us  in  the  gospel-way, 
Those  precious  gifts  on  us  bestow, 
Which  from  our  Saviour's  merits 
flow. 

2  Thou  heav'nly  Teaclier,  thee  we 

praise 
For    thy    instruction,    pow'r    and 

grace, 
To  love  the  Father,  who  doth  own 
Us  as  his  children  in  the  Son. 

3  Thee  of  ourselves  we  could  not 

know, 
Till  thou,  0  Lord,  didst  clearly  show 
The  sin  of  unbelief  to  us, 
Of  enmity  to  Jesus'  cross. 

4  When  this  we  felt  to  be  our  case. 
Then  Jesus'  blood  and  righteous-. 

ness 
Unto  our  hearts  thou  didst  reveal, 
Imparting  thus  thy  pard'ning  seal. 

5  IMost    gracious     Comforter,  we 

pray, 
0  lead  us  further  every  day! 
Thy  miction  to  us  all  impart. 
Preserve  and  sanctify  each  heart. 


G  Till  we  in  heav'n  shall  take  our 

seat. 
Instruct  us  often  to  repeat, 
'  Abba,  our  Father!'  and  to  be 
With  Christ  in  union  constantly. 

271.     T.  90.     (233.) 
O    THAT    the    Comforter    would 
come, 
Nor  visit  as  a  transient  Guest, 
But  fix  in  me  his  constant  home, 

And  keep  possession  of  my  breast; 
Yea,  make  my  soul  his  blest  abode, 
The  temple  of  th'  in-dwelling  God. 

2  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  my  soul  in- 

spire. 
Attest  that  I  am  born  again; 
Come  and  baptize  me,  Lord,  with 
fire, 
Nor  let  thy  former  gifts  be  vain; 
Grant  me  a  sense  that  Fm  forgiv'n, 
A  pledge  that  Fm  an  heir  of  heav'n. 

3  Grant  me  th'  indisputable  seal, 
Thatascertains  the  kingdom  minel 

That  pow'rful  stamp  I  long  to  feel> 

The  signature  of  love  divine: 
0  shed  it  in  my  heart  abroad, 
Fulness  of  love,  of  heav'n,  of  God! 


XIIL      God'^s  Call  of  Grace  to  the  unconverted 

Sinner, 


272.     T.  583.     (235.) 
TEACH  us,  O  Lord!  the  cross's 

mystery, 
And  grant  us  docile  hearts  to  learn 

of  thee; 
Thou  art  as  full  of  love  to  fallen  man. 
As  when  for  our  redemption  thou 

wast  slain. 

2    '  I   thirst,'  thou  didst  upon  the 

cross  exclaim. 
And  on  thy  throne  thy  thirst  is  still 

the  same; 
That  all  may  taste    thy  pard'ning 

grace  and  love. 
And  ev'n  thine  enemies  thy  mercy 

prove. 


3  Thou  hast  no  pleasure  in  the  sin- 

ner's death. 
But  callest  him  to  come  and  live  by 

faith; 
Thou  sendest  messengers  of  peace 

abroad. 
Beseeching  men,  '  Be  reconcil'd  to 

God! 

4  '  Believe,  thou  mourning  sinner, 

that  for  thee 
The  Lord  did  penance  on  the  cross's 

tree; 
Thereby  he  triumph'd  over  sin  and 

hell, 
And    gain'd    for    thee   a   right   in 

heav'n  to  dwell. 


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5  *  Though  then  unborn,  though  not 

in  person  there, 
Yet  in  that  act  of  grace  thou  hast  a 

share; 
Pardon  of  sin   was  then  for  thee 

procur'd. 
When   Jesus  death  for  ev'ry  man 

endur'd. 

6  '  For  all  who  flee  from  Sinai's 

fiery  wrath, 
And  look  to  Calv'ry's  sacrifice  by 

faith. 
The  Judge  supreme,  to  whom  all 

pow'r  is  giv'n, 
Ordaineth    pardon,  happiness    and 

heav'n. 

7  '  Just  as  thou  art,  to  Jesus  come, 

and  live; 

Jlepenting  sinners  Jesus  will  re- 
ceive; 

Be  thou  e'er  so  corrupt  and  stain'd 
with  sin, 

Fear  not,  his  precious  blood  can 
wash  thee  clean.' 

8  Who  finds  that  sin   hath   quite 

o'erspread  his  soul. 
That  his  own  efforts  ne'er  can  make 

him  w^hole. 
Helpless  at  Jesus'  feet  resolves  to 

lie, 
Jesus  hath  sworn  that  sinner  shall 

not  die. 

9  Though  he  was  dead  before,  be- 

hold, he  lives. 
The  Saviour  quick'ning,  whom  the 

Father  gives; 
Henceforth  must  sin  lie  vanquish'd 

at  his  feet. 
Through  faith  in  Jesus,  he   shall 

vict'ry  meet. 

10  How  pleasing  'tis  a  new-born 

soul  to  view. 
How  doth  its  happiness  our  own 

renew! 
Might  all    the   pow'r  of    Christ's 

atonement  prove. 
And  know  the  virtue  of  his  dying 

love! 


273.*     T.  21.7.     (236.) 

MY  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive, 
Whom,  with  sin's  galling  load 
oppressed. 

No  man  nor  angel  can  relieve, 
Who  have  no  hope  to  be  redressed; 

Who  loathe  the  world  and  all  its 
ways. 

Dread  wrath  divine  and  moum  for 
grace; 

On  whom  the  law  pronounceth  sen- 
tence, 

Condemn'd  to  hell  in  their  own  con- 
science; 

Such  wretched  sinners  find  reprieve, 

Since  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

2  The  fondest  mother  cannot  have 
Towards  her  darling  such  affection 

As  Jesus  show'd,  vile  man  to  save; 
His  love  exceedeth  our  conception. 
He  left  his  throne  and  blest  abode, 
To  bear  the  sinner's  heavy  load. 
Since  he  now  through  his  death  and 

suff'ring 
Hath  made  an  all-sufficient  off 'ring, 
Our  debt  is  paid,  and  we  may  live; 
For  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

3  Now  is  his  sympathizing  heart 
A  refuge  for  the  most  distressed; 

He  freely  pardon  will  impart; 

By  him  their  debt  is  quite  erased. 
His  blood,  like  th'  ocean  without 

ground,  [drown'd, 

Their  sins  hath  swallow'd  up  and 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  them  is  given, 
Who   leads    them   in   the  path  to 

heaven; 
And  prompts  them  always  to  believe, 
That  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

4  They  by  the  Father  are  esteem'd, 
When  thus  presented  by  our  Sa- 
viour; 

Heal'd  by  his  wounds,  from  sin  re- 
deemM,  [favor; 

They  prove  the  Father's  love  and 
He  owns  them  as  his  sons  and  heirs, 
And  all  he  hath  their  own  declares; 
Eternal  life  they  now  inherit, 
Procur'd  for  them  by  Jesus'  merit; 
He  dwells  in  them,  in  him  they  live, 
Since  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 


OF  GRACE. 


83 


5  Miglut  all  his  loving  heart  but  see, 
And  know  his  bowels  of  compas- 
sion 

To  sinners,  straying  carelessly, 
Or  such  as  mourning  seek  salva- 
tion: 

Him,  when  on  earth  'midst  sinners 
trace; 

Zaccheus  tastes  his  saving  grace; 

He  comforts  Magd'len  in  affliction, 

Regards  her  tears  and  deep  convic- 
tion. 

Her  sins,  though  many,  he  forgives; 

My  Saviour  sinners  poor  receives. 

6  Behold  how  he  with  Peter  dealt, 
Though  deep  his  fall,  he  show'd 

him  favor: 
Not  only  when  on  earth  he  dwelt 

Was  he  a  sin-forgiving  Saviour; 
No,  he  is  still  the  very  same. 
Just,  good  and  merciful  his  name; 
As  he  was  in  humiliation, 
So  is  he  still  in  exaltation. 
Repenting  souls,  you  may  believe. 
Our  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive. 

7  Come,  sinners,  come,  though  vile 

and  base; 
Returning  prodigals  he  meeteth; 
He  freely  offers  them  his  grace. 
Them  w^ith  a  pard'ning  kiss  he 
greeteth. 
Why  wilt  thou  stand  in  thy  own  way] 
Why  wilfully  be  Satan's  prey"? 
Wilt  thou  sin's  drudge  remain  for 

ever, 
Though  he  appear'd  thee  to  deliverl 
Do  not  delay,  sin's  service  leave. 
Since  Jesus  sinners  will  receive. 

8  Come,  ye  that  heavy  laden  are. 
Come,  weary,  void  of  self-assist- 
ance; 

Though  doubting,  ready  to  despair, 
Come  but  to  him  without  resist- 
ance. 

Behold  his  heart  with  love  replete. 

Full  of  desire  the  worst  to  meet; 

Long  hath  he  sought  for  you  though 
wretched,  [ed: 

You  to  embrace,  his  arms  outstretch- 

O  come  to  him,  believe  and  live; 

My  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive. 


9  Object  not,    '  I'm  a  wretch  too 

base. 
Too   oft  his    goodness    I    have 
slighted. 

Too  often  spurned  at  his  grace, 
I,  who  was  gen'rously  invited.' 

Is  your  repentance  now  sincere? 

Your  sorrow  genuine]  Do  not  fear; 

His  pow'r  and  mercy  are  unbound- 
ed. 

None,  trusting  him,  was  e'er  con- 
founded: 

He  saves  whom  none  else  can  re- 
lieve; 

My  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive. 

10  Think  not,  ''tis  time  enouch,' 

nor  say, 
'  God,  who  is  gracious    beyond 
measure. 

Shuts  not  the  door  of  grace  to-day; 
I'll  first  enjoy  some  carnal  plea- 
sure.' 

No,  God  forbid !  if  you  are  wise, 

Grace,  offer'd  now,  do  not  despise. 

Who  slights  to-day  the  invitation, 

May  ever  miss  of  his  salvation. 

Come  now  to  Jesus,  come  and  live; 

To-day  he  sinners  doth  receive. 

11  Draw  me,  a  sinner,  unto  thee. 
Thou  sinner's  Friend,  thou  gra- 
cious Saviour; 

Grant  I,  and  all  may  ardently 

Desire  thy  pardon,  grace  and  favor. 
And  when  temptations  would  assail 
Let  thine  almighty  grace  prevail. 
Maj'  none,  who  feel  sin's  condemna- 
tion. 
Neglect  thy  gen'rous  invitation, 
But  all  experience  and  believe 
That  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

274.*     T.  205.     (237.) 
SINNERS!  come,  the  Saviour  see. 

Hands,  feet,  side,  and    temples 
view; 
See  him  bleeding  on  the  tree, 

See  his  heart  is  pierc'd  for  you! 
View  awhile,  then  haste  away. 
Find  a  thousand  more,  and  say, 
Come,  ye  sinners,  come  with  me, 
View  him  bleeding  on  the  tree. 


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2  ■'Who   would    still    such   mercy 

grieve] 

Sinners!  hear  instruction  mild, 
Doubt  no  more,  but  now  believe, 

Each  become  a  little  child; 
^rtful  doubts  and  reas'nings  be 
Nail'd  with  Jesus  to  the  tree; 
Mourning  souls,  who  simple  are. 
Surely  shall  the^  blessing  share. 

3  Through  his  poverty  the  poor 
May  eternal  riches  gain; 

Open'd  is  heav'n's  mercy-door. 
None  that  comes,  need  come  in 
vain. 
Here  now  freely  take  who  will, 
Each  poor  sinner  take  his  fill; 
Rich  in  grace  hereby  commence. 
Blush  no  more  for  indigence. 

4  They  who    search   their   hearts 

with  care, 
And  the  blame  their  own  confess, 
In  the  Lamb's  redemption  share, 

To  his  wounds  have  free  access. 
They,  who  deem    themselves    the 

chief 
Of  all  sinners,  and  receive 
Full  forgiveness,  peace  and  rest, 
Pard'ning  grace  can  relish  best. 

5  Cover'd  with  a  holy  shame, 
Pardon'd  sinnfers  they  remain: 

Yet  their  freedom  they  proclaim. 
Their  adoption  they  maintain. 
Soon  as  we  are  taught  to  cease 
Trusting  in  our  righteousness. 
Ceases  the  tormenting  strife, 
All  within^  is  peace  and  life. 


275.     T.  585.     (238.) 


and 


COME,     ye     sinners,    poor 
wretched. 
Weak   and   wounded,  sick   and 
sore! 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you. 
Full  of  pity,  love  and  pow'r: 

He  is  able,  :||: 
He  is  willing;  doubt  no  more. 

2  Ho!    ye    needy,  come  and  wel- 
come; 
God's  free  bounty  glorify: 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 


Ev'ry  grace  that  brings  us  nigh, 

Without  money,  :||: 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 
Lost  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall. 

If  ye  tarry  till  ye're  better. 
Ye  will  never  come  at  all; 
Not  the  righteous,  :|): 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

4  Let    not   conscience    make   you 

linger, 
Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth. 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him; 

This  he  gives  you,  :||: 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  glimm'ringbeam. 

5  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo,  3'our  Maker  prostrate  lies! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him, 
Hear  him  cry  before  he  dies, 

'Itisfinish'dl'  :j|: 
Sinner,  will  not  this  sufiice? 

6  Lo!  th'  incarnate  God  ascended 
Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood; 

Venture  on  him,  venture  freely. 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude; 

None  but  Jesus  :||: 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7  Saints  and  angels,  join'd  in  con- 

cert. 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb; 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  his  name: 

Hallelujah!  :\\: 
Sinners,  here,  may  sing  the  same. 

276.     T.  59L     (239.) 

SINNER,  hear  thy  Saviour's  call, 

He  now  is  passing  by; 
He  hath  seen  thy  grievous  thrall, 

And  heard  thy  mournful  cry: 
He  hath  pardon  to  impart, 

Grace  to  save  thee  from  thy  fears; 
See  the  love  that  fills  his  heart, 

And  wipe  away  thy  tears. 
2  Why  art  thou  afraid  to  come. 

And  tell  him  all  thy  case? 
He  will  not  pronounce  thy  doom, 

Nor  frown  thee  from  his  face; 


OF  GRACE. 


83 


Wilt  thou  fear  Immanuen 

Wilt   thou  dread   the  Lamb  of 
God, 
W^ho,  to  save  thy  soul  from  hell, 

Hath  shed  his  precious  bloodl 

3  Think  how  on  the  cross  he  hung, 
Pierc'd  with  a  thousand  wounds! 

Hark,  from  each  as  with  a  tong-ue 
The  voice  of  pardon  sounds! 

See  from  all  his  open'd  veins. 
Blood,  of  wond'rous  virtue,  flow! 

Shed  to  wash  away  thy  stains. 
And  ransom  thee  from  wo. 

4  Though  his  majesty  be  great. 
His  mercy  is  no  less; 

Though  he  thy  transgressions  hate. 
He  feels  for  thy  distress: 

By  himself  the  Lord  hath  sworn. 
He  delights  not  in  thy  death; 

But  invites  thee  to  return. 
That  thou  may'st  live  by  faith. 

5  Raise  thy  downcast  eyes,  and  see 
What    throngs    his   throne   sur- 
round! 

These,   though   sinners   once   like 
thee. 
Have  full  salvation  found; 
Yield  not  then  to  unbelief! 
While  he  saith,  '  There  yet  is 
room;' 
Tliough  of  sinners  thou  art  chief. 
Since  Jesus  calls  thee,  come. 


27T. 


T.  22.     (240.) 


COME,  sinners,  to  the  gospel-feast; 
Let  ev'ry  soul  be  Jesus'  guest; 
Not  one  of  you  need  stay  behind; 
His  gospel  calleth  to  mankind. 

2  Attend!  the  gospel  trumpet  sounds, 
Calls  sinners  from  earth's  farthest 

bounds; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come! 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

3  Come  all  ye  souls  by  sin  opprest, 
Ye  wand'rers,  who  are  seeking  rest; 
The  poor,  the  maim'd,  the  halt,  the 

blind, 
With  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find. 
I 


4  The  message  as  from  God  re- 

ceive; 
Ye  all  may  come  to  Christ  and  live; 
O  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain, 
Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain! 

5  His  love  is  mighty  to  compel; 
His  conqu'ring  love  consent  to  feel: 
Yield  to  his  love's  almighty  pow'r. 
And    strive   against   your  God  no 

more. 

6  See  him  set  forth  before  your 

eyes, 
A  precious,  bleeding  sacrifice! 
His  ofTer'd  benefits  embrace. 
And  freely  now  be  sav'd  by  grace. 

7  This  is  the  time,  no  more  delay; 
This  is  the  acceptable  day: 
Come  in  this  moment,  at  his  call, 
And  live  for  him,  who  died  for  all. 

278.     T.22.     (241.) 

SINNERS,  obey  the  Gospel  word! 
Haste  to  the  supper  of  the  Lord: 
Be  wise  to  know  your  gracious  day, 
All  things  are  ready;  come  away! 

2  Ready  the  Father  is  to  own, 
And  kiss  his  late  returning  son: 
Ready  your  loving  Saviour  stands. 
And  spreads  for  you   his   pierced 

hands. 

3  Ready  the  Spirit  to  impart 
Grace  to  subdue  the  stubborn  heart; 
To  shed  Christ's  love  in  you  abroad. 
And  witness  you  are  born  of  God. 

4  Ready  for  you  the  angels  wait, 
To  triumph  in  your  blest  estate: 
All  heav'n  is  ready  to  resound, 

'  The    dead's    alive,    the    lost    is 
found !' 

5  Come,  sinners,  to  your  gracious 
Lord, 

Incline    your    ear,    and    hear    his 

word: 
His  offer'd  grace  with  joy  receive, 
Hear,  sinners,  and  your  souls  shall 

live. 


86 


GOD'S  CALL 


279.  T.  22.     (242.) 

HO!    ev'ry  one  that  thirsts,  draw 
nigh, 
'Tis    God   invites   man's   fallen 
race; 
Salvation  without  money  buy, 
Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel- 
grace. 

2  Come  to  the  living  waters,  come, 
Sinners,  obey  your  Maker's  call; 

Return,  ye  weary  wand'rers  home, 
God's  grace  in  Christ  is  free  for 
all. 

3  Ye  heavy-laden,  sin-sick  souls. 
See  from  the   Rock   a  fountain 

rise; 
For  you  in  healing  streams  it  rolls 
From  Jesus,  made  a  sacrifice! 

4  Nothing   you  in  exchange  need 

give; 

Leave  all  you  are,  and  have,  be- 
hind: 
Thankful  the  gift  of  Ood  receive, 

Pardon  and  peace  in  Jesus  find. 

5  In  search  of  empty  joys  below. 
Ye  toil  with  unavailing  strife: 

Whither,  ah!  whither  would  ye  gol 
Christ  hath  the  words  of  endless 
life. 

6  To  you  he  calls,  '  My  goodness 

prove. 
My  promises  for  all  are  free: 
O  taste  my  everlasting  love. 

And  let   your   souls    delight   in 

me.' 

280.  T.  205.     (243.) 

SINNERS,  hear  the  joyful  news, 

God,  your  Maker,  is  your  Friend: 
Think  not,  that  his  wrath  pursues. 

That  his  curses  you  attend. 
*  As  I  live,'  Jehovah  saith, 
'  I  do  not  desire  your  death; 
Rather,  rather  would  I  see 
Each  poor  sinner  turn  to  me.' 
2  O  then  turn  to  him,  and  live. 

Turn  to  him  with  all  your  wo; 
He  is  ready  to  forgive. 

Ready  blessings  to  bestow: 


Outstretch'd  see  his  arms  of  love, 
Haste  his  tender  heart  to  prove; 
Haste,  ye  sinners,  you  will  find, 
Jesus  casteth  none  behind. 

281.  T.  106.     (244.) 

YE  sinners,  in  the  gospel  trace 
The  Friend  and  Saviour  of  man- 
kind; 
Not  one  of  all  th'  apostate  race, 
But  may  in  him  salvation  find. 
His  thoughts,  his  words,  and  ac- 
tions prove. 
His   life    and    death — that  God  is 
love! 

2  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  who 

bears 
The  sins  of  all  the  world  away; 
A  servant's  form  he  meekly  wears, 
He  dwells  within  a  house  of  clay: 
His  glory  through  a  veil  is  seen, 
And  God   with  God  is  man  with 
men. 

3  Behold  our  God  incarnate  stands, 
And  calls  his  wand'ring  creatures 

home; 
He   all  day  long  spreads  out  his 

hands; 
Come,   weary   souls,    to    Jesus 

come: 
Though  ye  be  e'er  so  much  opprest. 
Believe,  and  he  will  give  you  rest. 

4  Ah,  do  not  of  his  goodness  doubt, 
His  saving  grace  for  all  is  free; 

He  saith, '  I  ne'er  will  cast  him  out. 

Who  as  a  sinner  comes  to  me; 
I  can  to  none  myself  deny:' 
Come,  sinners,  come;  why  will  you 
die] 

282.  T.  151.     (245.) 

SINNERS,  would  ye  be  healed? 

Then  come  to  Jesus  Christ; 
In  him  is  grace  revealed. 

Come  only  undisguis'd; 
Come  poor  and  miserable. 

Draw  nigh  just  as  you  are; 
You'll  find,  that  he  is  able 

Your  losses  to  repair. 


OF  GRACE. 


87 


2  His  wounds  are  open  fountains 

To  wash  you  white  all  o'er, 
Yea,  were  your  sins  like  mountains, 

Or  sands  on  ocean's  shore; 
Believe  in  the  atonement 

By  Christ's  all-saving  blood; 
Do  not  delay  one  moment. 

Come  to  the  Lamb  of  God! 

283.     T.  90.     (246.) 

WHERE  shall  my  wond'ring  soul 

begin. 
While  I  to  heav'nly  songs  aspire? 
A  slave  redeem'd  from  death  and 

sin, 
A  brand  phick'd  from  eternal  fire; 
How    shall    I    due    thanksgivings 

raise, 
And    sound   my   great  Deliv'rer's 

praise! 

2  0  how  shall  I  the  goodness  tell, 
Saviour,  which  thou  hast  shown 

to  me? 
That  I,  a  child  of  wrath  and  hell, 

A  hap])y  child  of  God  should  be; 
Should  know,  should  feel  my  sins 

forgiv'n. 
And  that  I  am  an  heir  of  heav'n! 

3  Outcasts  of  men,  to  you  I  call. 
Harlots  and  publicans,  believe; 

He  spreads  his  arms  t'  embrace  you 
all. 
Repenting  sinners  he'll  receive: 
No  need  of  liim  the  righteous  have. 
He  came  the  lost  to  seek  and  save. 

4  Come,  0  my  fellow  sinners,  come, 
Groaning  beneath  sin's  pond'rous 

weight; 

He  calls  you  now,  invites  yon  home! 
Come  quickly,  ere  it  be  too  late; 

Though  foes  protest,  and  friends  re- 
pine, 

He  died  for  crimes  like  your's  and 
mine. 


284.*     T.582.     (248.) 

'  COME  to  me,'  saith  the  Lord, 

'  All  ye  who  are  opprest, 
Weary  and  heavy-laden  souls, 

And  I  will  give  you  rest. 
'  Whoe'er  to  me  will  come, 

And  th'  offer'd  grace  receive, 
Him  I  in  no  wise  will  cast  out. 

He  shall  be  mine  and  live.' 

285.*     T.  97.     (249.) 

SINNERS,  your   Maker   is   your 

Friend, 
He  calls  you,  to  his  call  attend; 
'  Sure  as  I  live,'  to  you  he  saith, 
'  I  ne'er  desire  the  sinner's  death. 
But  that  repenting  he  may  turn  to 

me. 
And  live  for  ever.'     Lord  we  come 

to  thee! 


5  For  you  the  healing  current  flow'd 
From  the  Redeemer's  wounded 
side; 

Languish'd  for  you  th' eternal  God, 
For  you  the  Prince  of  glory  died! 

Believe,  your  sins  shall  be  forgiv'n; 

Only  believe,  and  your's  is  heav'n. 


286.     T.  11.     (247.) 
NOW  begin  the  heav'nly  theme, 
Praise  ye  Jesus'  saving  name; 
Ye  who  Jesus'  kindness  prove. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face; 
As  to  heav'n  ye  onward  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls  dry  up  your  tears, 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears; 
.lesus  will  your  guilt  remove, 
Prompted  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas!  who  long  have  been 
\yilling  slaves  of  death  and  sin, 
NoAv  from  bliss  no  longer  rove. 
Stop  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5  Welcome  all  by  sin  opprest. 
Welcome  all  to  Jesus  Christ; 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

6  He  subdu'd  th'  infernal  pow'rs. 
His  tremendous  foes  and  our's 
From  their  cursed  empire  drove, 
Mighty  in  redeeming  love. 

7^  Sing,  ye  ransom'd,  to  his  praise. 
Tune  your  songs  to  grateful  lays; 
Mortals,  join  the  hosts  above. 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love, 


88 


XIV,    Repentance  unto  Life, 


287.*     T.  132.     (250.) 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  my  sov'reign 
Good, 
Thou  fountain  of  salvation! 
Behold    how    sin's   most  dreadful 
load 
Fills  me  with  condemnation. 
My  sins  indeed  are  numberless; 
0  Lord,  regard  my  deep  distress, 
Relieve  my  guilty  conscience. 

2  In  pity  look  upon  my  need. 
Remove  thou  my  oppression; 

Since    thou    hast    suffer'd   in   my 
stead, 

And  paid  for  my  transgression. 
Let  me  not  yield  to  dark  despair. 
Nor  live  in  constant  dread  and  fear 

Of  death  and  condemnation. 

3  When    I    review    my  mis-spent 

days, 

I  feel  a  heavy  burden; 
Reflecting  on  my  trespasses, 

I  scarce  could  hope  for  pardon; 
But  should  be  hopeless  and  forlorn. 
Uncertain  where  for  help  to  turn. 

If  I  had  not  thy  promise. 

4  But  thy  reviving  gospel-word, 
Which  leads  me  to  salvation, 

Doth  joy  unspeakable  afford. 

And  lasting  consolation. 
This  tells  me,  thou  wilt  not  disdain 
A  broken  heart  replete  with  pain. 

That  turns  to  thee,  O  Jesus. 

5  Me,  heavy-laden  sinner,  hear. 
To  thee  I  make  confession; 

To  my  complaints  now  lend  an  ear. 

Regard  my  supplication. 
My  longing  is,  O  wash  me  clean 
From  ev'ry  spot  and  stain  of  sin. 
Like  David  and  Manasseh. 

G  Lord,  I  approach  thy  mercy-seat, 
And  pray  thee  to  forgive  me; 

With  contrite  heart  I  thee  intreat. 
Show  pity  and  receive  me; 

Cast  all  my  sins  and  trespasses 

Into  the  ocean  of  thy  grace, 
And  them  no  more  remember. 


7  Oh,  for  thy  name's  sake,  let  me 

prove 
Thy  mercy,  gracious  Saviour! 
The  yoke  which  galls  me  soon  re- 
move. 
Restore  me  to  thy  favor: 
Thy  love  shed  in  my  heart  abroad, 
That  I  may  live  to  thee  my  God, 
And  yield  thee  true  obedience. 

8  Thy  joyful  Spirit  give  me  pow'r, 
Thy  stripes  heal  my  diseases; 

Apply  thy  blood  at  my  last  hour. 

To  save  me,  dearest  Jesus! 
Then  to  thy  promis'd  rest  me  bring, 
That  with  the  ransom'd  I  may  sing 
Thy  praise  above  for  ever. 

288.*     T.  75.     (252.) 

0  WHITHER  shall  I  fly, 
Depress'd  with  misery? 
W^ho  is  it  that  can  ease  me, 
And  from  my  sins  release  mel 
Man's  help  I  vain  have  proved, 
Sin's  load  remains  unmoved. 

2  O  Jesus,  Source  of  grace! 

1  seek  thy  loving  face, 
Upon  thy  invitation. 
With  deep  humiliation; 
Oh,  let  thy  blood  me  cover, 
And  wash  my  soul  all  over. 

3  I,  thy  unworthy  child. 
Corrupt  throughout  and  spoil'd, 
Beseech  thee  to  relieve  me, 
And  graciously  forgive  me 

My  sins,  which  have  abounded. 
And  my  poor  soul  confounded. 

4  Through  thy  atoning  blood, 
That  precious  healing  flood. 
Purge  off  all  sin  and  sadness, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  gladness; 
Lord,  hear  thou  my  confession, 
And  blot  out  my  transgression. 

5  Thou  shalt  my  comfort  be, 
Since  thou  hast  died  for  me; 
I  am  by  thee  acquitted 

Of  all  I  e'er  committed; 

My  sins  by  thee  were  carry 'd, 

And  in  thy  tomb  interred. 


REPENTANCE  UNTO  LIFE. 


89 


6  I  know  my  poverty; 
But  nevertheless  for  me 
Are  all  good  gifts  procured, 
Since  Jesus  death  endured: 
Thus  strengthen'd,  I  may  banish 
All  fears;  my  foes  must  vanish. 

7  Christ!  thy  atoning  blood, 
The  sinner's  highest  good. 
Is  pow'rful  to  deliver, 

And  free  the  soul  for  ever 
From  all  claim  of  the  devil, 
And  cleanse  us  from  all  evil. 

8  Lord  Jesus  Christ!  in  thee 
I  trust  eternally: 

I  know  I  shall  not  perish, 
But  in  thy  kingdom  flourish! 
Since  thou  hast  death  sustained. 
Life  is  for  me  obtained. 

9  Lord,  strengthen  thou  my  heart: 
To  me  such  grace  impart. 

That  nought,  which  may  await  me. 
From  thee  may  separate  me; 
Let  me  with  thee,  my  Saviour, 
United  be  for  ever. 

289.*     T.  132.     (251.) 
OUT  of  the  deep  I  cry  to  thee. 

My  God!  with  heart's  contrition; 
Bow  down  thine  ear  in  grace  to  me. 

And  hear  thou  my  petition; 
For  if  in  judgment  thou  wilt  try 
Man's  sin,  and  great  iniquity. 

Ah!  who  can  stand  before  thee? 

2  T'  obtain  remission  of  our  sin. 
No  work  of  ours  availeth; 

We're  helpless,  guilty  and  unclean. 

Unless  God's  grace  prevaileth; 
We're    'midst   our   fairest   actions 

lost. 
And  none  'fore  him  of  aught  can 
boast; 
We  live  alone  through  mercy. 

3  Therefore  my  hope  is  in  God's 

grace. 
And  not  in  my  own  merit; 
On  him  my  confidence  I  place, 

Instructed  by  his  Spirit: 
His  precious  word  hath  promis'd 

me. 
He  will  my  joy  and  comfort  be; 
Thereon  is  my  reliance. 
12 


4  Though  sin  with  us  doth  much 
abound. 
Yet  grace  still  more  aboundeth; 
Sufficient  help  in  him  is  found. 

Where  sin  most  deeply  woundeth: 
He  the  good  Shepherd  is  indeed, 
Who  his  lost  sheep  doth  seek,  and 
lead. 
With  tender  love  and  pity, 

290.*    T.  14. 

0  LORD,  afford  a  sinner  light! 

In  darkness  still  I  stray; 
Star  of  the  soul!  appear  in  sight, 

And  show  the  narrow  way. 

2  That  way  is  holy.  Christians  true 
Alone  may  walk  therein; 

Who  through    thy  pow'rful  grace 
subdue 
The  world,  the  flesh,  and  sin. 

3  Cold  is  my  love,  hence  sin  doth 

reign. 
And  grief  corrode  my  heart; 
With  things,  whose   only  fruit  is 

pain, 
I'm  not  inclin'd  to  part. 

4  Resolve  my  stubborn  heart,  and 
cleave 

To  Jesus  Christ  alone: 
Would  I  all  other  objects  leave, 
The  work  at  once  were  done. 

5  Vile  worm,  shouldst  thou  refuse 

to  be 
Devoted  unto  him. 
Who  died  upon  the  cross  for  thee, 
And  did  thy  soul  redeem? 

G  Redeeming  Lord,  0  be  thou  mine, 
My  Saviour,  Sun,  and  Shield, 

Thy  blood  and  death  have  made  me 
thine. 
To  thee  myself  I  yield. 

7  Mould  me  as  clay,  and  fashion  me 
A  vessel  to  thy  praise; 

Adorn'd  with  righteousness  by  thee. 
And  sanctified  through  grace: 

8  So  shall  I  walk  the  narrow  way. 
By  thee,  my  Day-star,  led; 

And  love  divine,  thy  heav'nly  ray, 
Shall  o'er  my  path  be  shed. 


90 


REPENTANCE 


291.     T.  14.     (254.) 
THE  Lord  first  empties  whom  he 
fills, 
Casts  down  whom  he  would  raise; 
He  quickens,  when  the  letter  kills, 
Exalting-  thus  his  praise. 

2  All  fears   and   terrors,  when  he 

smiles. 
At  once  must  disappear; 
The  bruis'd  and  wounded  heart  he 

heals, 
And  feeds  with  heav'nly  cheer. 

3  When  he  applies  his  healing  blood 

Unto  a  sin-sick  soul. 
This   balsam,   pow'rful,    precious, 
good, 
Ne'er  fails  to  make  it  whole. 

4  He  freely  laid  his  majesty 
And  all  his  glory  by, 

That  our  wants, through  his  poverty. 
He  richly  might  supply. 

5  He's  full  of  grace  and  truth  in- 

deed, 
Of  peace,  of  light  and  life; 
To  all,  that  helpless  sinners  need. 
He  gives  thy  soul  a  right. 

6  Though  heav'n's  his  throne,  he 

came  from  thence 
To  seek  and  save  the  lost; 
Whate'cr  might  be  the  vast  expense, 
His  love  would  bear  the  cost,    ' 

7  On  us  he  spent  his  life  and  blood, 
Our  losses  to  retrieve;         [good 

Mankind's   redemption   now  holds 
For  sinners  who  believe. 

292.     T.  96.     (255.) 
THE  Lord  descended  from  above. 

Our  loss  of  Eden  to  retrieve; 
O  God  of  mercy,  grace  and  love, 

If  all  the  world  in  thee  may  live, 
In  me  a  quick'ning  spirit  be, 
And  witness  thou  hast  died  for  me. 
2  Thou  loving,  all-atoning  Lamb, 

By  all  thy  pain  and  agony. 
Thy  bloody  sweat,  thy  grief  and 
shame, 

Thy  cross  and  passion  on  the  tree, 
Thy  meritorious  death,  I  pray, 
Take  all,  take  all  my  sins  away. 


3  I'll  be  like  Magd'len  at  thy  feet. 
And  humbly  bathe  them  with  my 
tears; 
The  hist'ry  of  thy  love  repeat 

In  ev'ry  mourning  sinner's  ears; 
That    all     may    hear    the   joyful 

sound, 
That  I,  ev'n  I,  have  mercy  found. 

293.*     T.  14.     (256.) 

IN  thee,  0  Christ,  is  all  my  hope, 
My  comfort's  all  in  thee, 

Since  I'm  assur'd  thy  mercy's  nigh, 
And  that  thou  stand'st  by  me. 

2  Me,  nor  the  saints  on  earth  can 

help, 
Nor  angels  near  thy  throne; 
To  thee  I  ran,  thy  help  to  find, 
In  thee  I  trust  alone. 

3  I  feel  the  load  of  sin  so  vast, 
It  sinks  me  to  the  grave: 

But  let  thy  blood  wash  out  my  sins, 
Since  me  thou  cam'st  to  save. 

4  Cloth'd    in    thy    righteousness 

divine, 
O  may  I  see  thy  face, 
Receive  the  promise  from  above, 
That  I'm  restor'd  by  grace. 

5  On   me,  thy  helpless  worm,  0 

Lord, 
A  living  faith  bestow; 
That  I  thy  mercy,  truth  and  love, 
May  by  experience  know. 

294.     T.  205.     (257.) 

LONG  I  strove  my  God  to  love, 
Long  I  strove  his  laws  to  keep, 
Fain  would  fix  my  thoughts  above. 

Faintly  hop'd  I  was  his  sheep; 
But  my  striving  all  prov'd  vain. 
Still  I  found  my  heart  in  pain; 
Yet  ne'er  all  iny  vileness  saw, 
Till  declar'd  accurs'd  by  law. 

2  When  with  sense  of  guilt  opprest. 
All  my  soul  was  sunk  in  fear, 

Pain  and  anguish  fill'd  my  breast: 
Then  did  Jesus  Christ  appear. 


UNTO  LIFE. 


91 


Not  with  vengeance  in  his  eyes, 
No,  but  as  a  sacrifice 
Acceptable  unto  God; 
Glorious  off'ring,  precious  blood! 

3  He  was  offer'd  on  the  tree, 
Jesus,  the  unspotted  Lamb: 

Worth}^  truth,  great  mystery! 
By  his  blood  salvation  came. 

By   his    stripes    my  wounds    are 
heal'd, 

By  his  death,  God's  love  reveal'd; 

We,  once  strangers  far  from  God, 

Are  brought  nigh  by  Jesus'  blood. 


295.     T.  581.     (258.) 

SAVIOUR  of  thy  chosen  race, 
View  me  from  thy  heav'nly  throne; 

Give  the  sweet  relenting  grace, 
Soften  thou  this  heart  of  stone; 

Stone  to  flesh,  0  God,  convert. 

Cast  a  look,  and  break  my  heart! 

•2  By  thy  Spirit  me  reprove. 
All  my  inmost  sins  reveal; 

Sins  against  thy  light  and  love 
Let  me  see,  and  let  me  feel; 

Sins,  that  crucified  my  God, 

Sins,  for  which  he  shed  his  blood. 

3  Jesus,  seek  thy  wand'ring  sheep, 
Make  me  restless  to  return; 

Bid  me  look  on  thee  and  weep, 

Bitterly  as  Peter  mourn; 
Till  I  can,  by  grace  restor'd, 
Say:  thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  Lord. 

4  Might  I  in  thy  sight  appear, 
As  the  publican,  distrest; 

Stand,  not  daring  to  draw  near. 

Smite  on  my  unworthy  breast; 
Utter  the  poor  sinner's  plea, 
God,  be  merciful  to  me! 

5  Ah,  remember  me  for  good, 
Passing  through  this  mortal  vale! 

Show  me  thy  atoning  blood. 
When  my  strength  and  courage 
fail; 
Let  me  oft  in  spirit  see 
Jesus,  crucified  for  me! 


296.  T.  582.     (259.) 
AH  !  whither  should  I  go, 

Burden'd,  and  sick,  and  fainf? 

To  whom  should  I  my  troubles  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint] 
My  Saviour  bids  me  come, 
Ah,  why  should  I  delay] 

He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home. 
And  yet  from  him  I  stray. 

2  What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 
From  which  I  cannot  part] 

Which  will  not  let  my  Saviour  take 
Possession  of  my  heart] 
Some  cursed  thing  unknown 
Must  surely  lurk  within. 

Some  idol  which  I  will  not  own, 
Some  secret  bosom-sin. 

3  Jesus,  the  hind'rance  show. 
Which  I  have  fear'd  to  see: 

Yea,  let  me  now  consent  to  know 
What  keeps  me  back  from  thee. 
Searcher  of  hearts,  in  mine 
Thy  trying  pow'r  display; 

Into  its  darkest  corners  shine, 
And  take  the  veil  away. 

4  I  now  believe;  in  thee 
Compassion  reigns  alone: 

According  to  my  faith,  to  me 

0  let  it.  Lord,  be  done! 

In  me  is  all  the  bar, 

Wliich  thou  wouldst  fain  remove: 
Remove  it,  then  shall  I  declare. 

That  thou,  O  God,  art  love! 

297.  T.582.     (260.) 
O  LORD,  how  vile  am  I, 

Unholy  and  unclean! 
How  can  I  venture  to  draw  nigh 

With  such  a  load  of  sin] 

And  must  I  then  indeed 

Sink  in  despair  and  die]     [bleed. 
Fain  would  I  hope  that  thou  didst 

For  such  a  wretch  as  I. 
2  That  blood  which  thou  hast  spilt. 

That  grace  which  is  thine  own, 
Can  cleanse  the  vilest  sinner's  guilt, 

And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

Low  at  thy  feet  I  bow, 

O  pity  and  forgive: 
Here  will  I  lie,  and  wait  till  thou 

Shalt  bid  me  rise  and  live. 


92 


REPENTANCE. 


298.  T.  14.     (261.) 

THE  mist  before  my  eyes  remov'd, 
With  wonder  struck  I  see, 

Dear  Lord,  the  black,  the  num'rous 
crimes, 
By  which  I've  grieved  thee. 

2  These  were  the  unrelenting  foes, 
Which  made  thee  groan  and  cry; 

Caus'd  thee  to  shed  tliy  precious 
blood. 
And  bow  thine  head,  and  die. 

3  Thy  love  hath  thaw'd  my  frozen 

heart. 
And  caus'd  my  tears  to  flow; 
I  now  abhor  that  monster  Sin, 
And  find  he  is  my  foe. 

4  I  trust  my  guilt  was  done  away 
By  my  incarnate  God, 

Who  felt,   t'  atone  for  man's  of- 
fence. 
The  sin-avenging  rod. 

299.  T.  11.     (262.) 

HEAR,  O  Jesus,  my  complaints; 
Known  to  thee  are  all  my  wants; 
Self-convicted,  self-abhorr'd, 

1  approach  thee,  dearest  Lord. 

2  Known  to  thee,  whose  eyes  are 
I  thy  love  and  pity  claim:     [flame, 
With  an  eye  of  love  look  down, 
Help  me.  Lord,  O  help  me  soon. 

3  Break,  0  break  this  heart  of  stone; 
Form  it  for  thy  use  alone; 

Bid  each  vanity  depart. 
Build  thy  temple  in  my  heart. 

4  This  be  my  support  in  need. 
That  thou  didst  so  freely  bleed: 
All  my  joys  and  hopes  arise 
From  thy  bleeding  sacrifice. 

5  This  confirms  me  when  I'm  weak. 
Comforts  me  when  I  am  sick. 
Gives  me  courage  when  I  faint, 
Well  supplies  my  ev'ry  want. 

6  Saviour,  to  my  heart  be  near, 
Exercise  thy  Shepherd-care; 
Guard  my  weakness  by  thy  grace. 
Fill  my  soul  with  heav'nly  peace. 


300.*     T.  205.     (263.) 

OH,  how  great,  how  rich,  how  free, 
Is  the  grace  which  Christ  be- 
stows I 
Only  cast  your  misery 

At  the  foot  of  Jesus'  cross; 
Weeping  at  the  throne  of  grace 
Lie,  and  never  quit  the  place. 
Never  till  your  suit's  obtain'd, 
Never  till  the  blessing's  gain'd. 

301,     T.  16.     (264.) 

NOTHING  but  thy  blood,  O  Jesus, 

Can  to  us  afford  relief; 
Nothing  else  from  guilt  release  us, 

Nothing  else  assuage  our  grief. 

2  Nothing  else  can  ease  our  bur- 
den: 

Jesus'  precious  blood  alone 
Can  produce  a  sense  of  pardon, 

And  dissolve  a  heart  of  stone. 

302.*     T.  66.     (265.) 

BE  not  dismay'd — in  time  of  need, 
Thy  Saviour   knows   thy  irksome 

situation; 
His  heart  is  mild, — with  pity  fill'd. 
Can't  see  thy  grief  without  com- 
miseration. 

2  To  Christ  draw  nigh, — for  help 

apply. 
He  will  pour  out  on  thee  the  oil  of 

gladness; 
He  feels  and  knows — thy  griefs  and 

woes. 
Will  turn  to  joy  and  comfort  all  thy 

sadness, 

303.    T.  151. 

0  GOD  of  all  compassion, 

Attend  thy  suppliant's  cry; 
And  grant  me  thy  salvation, 

Or  I  must  faint  and  die: 
A  sinner,  but  relenting, 

O'erwhelm'd  with  deepest  grief. 
Falls  at  thy  feet,  repenting, 

O  grant  him  quick  relief. 


FAITH. 


93 


2  Blest  Jesus,  gracious  Saviour, 

Great  Lord  of  all  above! 
Extend  to  me  thy  favor, 

The  gift  of  pard'ning  love; 
While  strength  and  spirits  languish. 

And  feeble  hopes  decay; 
Save,  save  my  soul  from  anguish, 

And  wash  my  guilt  away. 

304.     T.  79. 

OUT  of  the  deep  I  cried 

To  thee,  my  God,  and  sighed: 

Hear  thou  my  voice,  0  Lord! 
Regard  my  supplication; 

1  wait  for  thy  salvation, 

My  hope  and  trust  are  in  thy  word. 

2  To  thee  I  make  confession: 

If  thou   shouldst  mark  transgres- 
sion. 
Ah!  who  could  guiltless  stand? 
But  mercy  interceding. 
My  Saviour's  ransom  pleading 
For  me,  I'm  sav'd  by  thy  com- 
mand. 


305.*     T.  36.     (266.) 
LORD  Jesus  Christ,  if  thou  wert 

not  my  Saviour,  [in  my  favor, 
Were  not  thy  blood  still  pleading 
Where  should  I,  poorest  among  all 

the  needy.    Find  succor  ready? 

2  What  should  I  do,  a  sinner  vile 
and  wretched,     [outstretched] 
Were  not  thy  arms  of  love  to  me 
But  thou  my  Refuge  art,  my  Con- 
solation, And  whole  Salvation. 

306.    T.  36. 

WITH  deeply  humbled  hearts  we 

make  confessions. 
Lord,  of    our    sins   and   manifold 

transgressions; 
But  thou  art  merciful,  and  grace 

unmeasur'd 

In  thee  is  treasur'd. 

2  Before  thy  cross  we  bow  with  self- 
conviction,  [diction; 
Bewail  our  sins,  implore  thy  bene- 
O  grant  forgiveness  and  a  confir- 
mation          Of  our  Salvation. 


XV,  Faith. 


307.*     T.  167.     (1038.) 

ERE  we  know  our  lost  condition, 
Ere  we  feel  our  inbred  wo. 

And  exclaim  with  deep  contrition, 
'To  be  sav'd,  what  must  I  do?' 

Nought  can  yield  true  consolation. 
Vain  is  all  our  righteousness: 

Faith  alone  in  Christ's  oblation 
Gives  the  conscience  rest  and  peace. 

2  Living  faith,  with  clearest  vision, 
Sees  the  Lamb  upon  the  throne, 
And  in  him  a  full  provision, 

Righteousness  and  peace,  our  own: 
Then    our   days   are   mark'd  with 
blessing, 
Then   our    hearts   with    rapture 
glow; 
Streams  of  comfort,  rich,  unceasing, 
From  the  wounds  of  Jesus  flow. 


308.     T.  167.     (1039.) 

AS  the  serpent,  rais'd  by  Moses, 
Heal'd  the  fiery  serpent's  bite, 

Jesus  thus  himself  discloses 
To  the  wounded  sinner's  sight; 

Hear  his  gracious  invitation: 
'I  have  life  and  peace  to  give; 

1  have  wrought  out  full  salvation, 

Sinner,  look  to  me  and  live.' 

2  Dearest  Saviour,  we  adore  thee, 
For  thy  precious  life  and  death. 

Melt   each   stubborn    heart  before 
thee, 
Give  us  all  the  eye  of  faith; 
From  the  law's  condemning  sen- 
tence 
To  thy  mercy  we  appeal: 
Thou  alone  canst  give  repentance, 
Thou  alone  our  souls  canst  heal. 


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FAITH. 


309.*    T.  121.     (1040.) 

THE  Lamb  of  God  was  slain, 
Salvation  to  obtain; 
No  sinner  need  to  die: 
Those  only  who  disdain 
His  grace,  in  ruin  lie, 
Since  they  will  not  flee 
To  the  treasury 
Of  his  mercy  free. 

2  His  people  now  confess 
With  joy  unto  his  praise: 
*  Though  we  by  one  man  fell, 
By  whose  unrighteousness 
We  all  are  sinners  still; 
Yet  through  the  Lamb  slain, 
Through  his  toil  and  pain, 
We  true  life  obtain.' 

310.*     T.  22.     (269.) 

IN  holy  writ  it  is  avow'd, 

That  Christ  was  Israel's  Cov'nant 

God, 
The  Church's  everlasting  Head, 
God  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 

2  All  things  were  made  by  Christ 

the  Word, 
By  Christ  was  man  to  life  restor'd; 
The  Prophets,  strong  in  faith  and 

bold. 
His  coming  in  the  flesh  foretold. 

3  No  w^onder  therefore  that  we  read, 
Abra'm  to  see  his  day  was  glad; 
Isaiah  too  his  glory  saw. 

And  spoke  of  him  with  joy  and  awe. 

4  'Tis  sure  that  by  his  bitter  pain. 
He  for  mankind  did  life  obtain. 
Did  for  his  church  on  earth  atone, 
And   for  the  ransom'd   round   the 

throne. 

5  We  love  the  Lamb  of  God  who 

died: 
Whoever  seeketh  aught  beside. 
Belongs  not  to  our  company; 
Christ  is  our  All  eternally. 

6  Our   theme  within   the   church 

shall  be  [agony! 

Christ's  wounds,    his    griefs   and 
Our  theme  when  to  the  world  we 

call, 
His  blood,  the  ransom  paid  for  all. 


311.     T.22.     (270.) 
FAITH  comes  by  hearing  God's 

record 
Concerning  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord; 
The   happy  means,  which  heav'n 

hath  blest 
To  bring  us  to  the  gospel-rest. 

2  The  joyful  sound  is  news  of  grace. 
Redemption  of  a  fallen  race. 
Thro'  Jesus'  righteousness  divine, 
Which  bright  from,  faith  to  faith 

doth  shine. 

3  The  promise  of  immortal  bliss 
We  have  in  Christ  our  Righteous- 
ness; 

By   death    our    righteousness    he 

bought,  [not. 

Faith  pleads  that  right,  but  buys  it 

4  True  faith  receives  the  offer'd  good, 
And    promise    seal'd  with   Jesus' 

blood; 
Faith  gives  no  title  to  the  bliss, 
But  takes  the  Saviour's  righteous- 
ness. 

5  In  the  Redeemer,  as  my  Head, 
The  cov'nant  is  established: 

In  him  the  promises  are  yea, 
In  him  Amen,  and  not  in  me. 

312.     T.  106.     (272.) 
FROM  life  and  grace,  (this  we  are 
bold 
Before  an  erring  world  t'  assert,) 
Nothing  one  moment  doth  withhold 

A  man,  but  his  unwilling  heart: 
In  our  dear  Lord  there's  no  delay, 
Fix'd  is  his  will,  and  plain  his  way. 

2  Should  any  one  of  serious  frame. 
That  long  hath  seem'd  to  seek 

his  face, 
His  tedious  tasks  and  trials  name 

Preparatory  steps  of  grace; 
We  say,  '  No,  Christ  requires  them 

not,  [wrought.' 

And   this   fine  web  a  false   heart 

3  Should  any  think  he's  so  hemm'd 
With  sin,  as  to  be  past  relief,    [in 

Alas!  he  knows  not,  that  the  sin, 

Which  binds  his  soul,  is  unbelief: 
If  to  the  cross  we  lift  our  eye. 
Then  sin  and  Satan  soon  must  fly. 


FAITH. 


95 


4  Ready  our  Saviour  is  indeed, 
His  glorious  work  in  all  to  do; 

To  ev'ry  one  it  must  be  said, 
*Thou  hadst  been  happy  longago, 

Hadst  thou  in  faith  cast  all  thy  care 

OnJesusChristjWhohearethpray'r.' 

313.     T.  14.     (277.) 

MISTAKEN  souls!  that  dream  of 
heav'n, 

And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiv'n, 

While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights. 
If  faith  be  cold  and  dead; 

None  but  a  living  pow'r  unites 
To  Christ  the  livinor  Head. 

3  'Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the 

heart, 
'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love, 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  'Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and 
By  a  celestial  pow'r;  [hell, 

This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 

5  True  faith  obeys  its  Author's  will. 
As  well  as  trusts  his  grace; 

A  pard'ning  God  is  jealous  still 
For  his  own  holiness. 

6  When  from  the  curse  he  sets  us 

free. 
He  makes  our  nature  clean; 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 

7  His  Spirit  purifies  the  heart. 
And  seals  our  peace  with  God; 

True  holiness  nought  can  impart 
But  Jesus'  cleansing  blood. 

314.*     T.  37.     (278.) 

THOUGH  ev'ry  child  of  God 

Is  a  new  creature. 
Yet  do  we  feel  the  load 

Of  sinful  nature; 
Which,  if  by  faith  we  cleave 

To  Christ  our  Saviour, 
Can,  though  it  cause  us  grief, 

Condemn  us  never. 


2  He's  merciful  and  kind 
Past  all  expression; 

If  we  are  but  inclin'd 

To  make  confession 
Of  all  our  sinfulness. 

His  great  compassion 
Prompts  him  to  grant  us  peace 

And  consolation. 

3  He  grants  us,  for  our  tears, 
His  oil  of  gladness; 

Delivers,  heals  and  cheers, 

Dispels  our  sadness: 
Yea,  though  our  bodies  die, 

His  resurrection 
Proves,  they  shall  certainly 

Rise  to  perfection. 

4  My  portion  is  the  Lord, 
I  seek  his  favor; 

And  in  his  name  and  word 

Confide  for  ever. 
Nought  in  the  world  to  me 

Can  yield  such  pleasure, 
As  to  be  found  in  thee, 

0  Christ,  my  Treasure! 

5  Therefore  I'll  humbly  cleave 
To  my  Creator, 

Who,  that  my  soul  might  live, 

Assum'd  my  nature; 
Redeem'd  me  by  his  blood, 

And  bitter  passion; 
Thanks  to  the  Lamb  of  God 

For  my  salvation! 

315.*     T.  106.     (268.) 

NOW   I  have  found  the  ground 
wherein  [main; 

Sure  my  soul's  anchor  may  re- 
Ev'n  Christ,  who  to  atone  for  sin. 
Was  as  a  spotless  victim  slain; 
W"hose  mercy  shall  unshaken  stay 
When   heav'n   and  earth  are  fled 
away. 

2  0  Lord,  thy  everlasting  grace 

Our  scanty  thought  surpasseth  far: 
Thou  show'st  paternal  tenderness, 
Thy  arms  of  love  still  open  are, 
Thy  heart  o'er  sinners  yearns  with 

love. 
Whether  thy  grace  they  slight  or 
prove. 


96 


FAITH. 


3  God  in  man's  death  takes  no  de- 

light; 
Each  soul  may  grace  and  life 
obtain 
In  him,  who  left  his  glory  bright, 
Took  flesh,  and  died,  and  rose 
again: 
And  now  he  knocks  times  number- 
less 
At  our  hearts'  door,  and  offers  grace. 

4  O  Love!  thou  bottomless  abyss! 
My  sins  are  swallow'd  up  in  thee; 

Cover'd  is  my  unrighteousness, 

From  condemnation  now  I'm  free; 
Since  Jesus'  blood,  through  earth 
and  skies, 

*  Mercy,  free,  boundless  mercyl' 

cries. 

5  By  faith  I  plunge  into  this  sea. 
Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 

Hither,  when  sin  assails,  I  flee, 

And  lean  by  faith  on  Jesus'  breast: 
Away,  sad  doubt,  and  anxious  fear — 

*  Mercy'    is    all    that's    written 

there. 

6  Though  waves  and  storms  go  o'er 

my  head. 
Though  strength,  and  health,  and 
friends  be  gone, 
Tho'  joys  be  wither'd  all  and  dead, 
Tho'  every  comfort  be  withdrawn; 
Stedfast  on  this  my  soul  relies, 
Jesus,  thy  mercy  never  dies. 

7  Fix'd  on  this  ground  may  I  re- 

main, 
Though  my  heart  fail,  and  flesh 
decay; 
This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain, 
When  earth's  foundations  melt 
away: 
Mercy's  full  pow'r  I  then   shall 

prove, 
Lov'd  with  an  everlasting  love! 

316.     T.  14.     (271.) 

HAIL,  Alpha  and  Omega,  hail! 

Thou  Author  of  our  faith. 
The  Finisher  of  all  our  hopes, 

The  Truth,  the  Life,  the  Path. 


2  Hail,  First  and  Last,  thou  great 

I  AM! 

In  whom  we  live  and  move; 

Increase  our  little  spark  of  faith, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  love. 

3  0  let  that  faith  which  thou  hast 

taught. 
Be  treasur'd  in  our  breast; 
The  evidence  of  unseen  joys. 
The  substance  of  our  rest. 

4  Then  shall  we  go  from  strength 

to  strength. 
From  grace  to  greater  grace; 
From  each  degree  of  faith  to  more, 
Till  we  behold  thy  face. 

317.     T.  22.     (273.) 

BY  various   maxims,    forms   and 

rules. 
That  pass  for  wisdom  in  the  schools, 

1  strove  my  passion  to  restrain; 
But  all  my  efforts  prov'd  in  vain. 

2  But  since  my  Saviour  I  have 

known, 
My  rules  are  all  reduc'd  to  one; 
To  keep  my  Lord,  by  faith,  in  view, 
This  strength  supplies,  and  motives 

too. 

3  I  see  him  lead  a  suff 'ring  life, 
Patient,  amidst  reproach  and  strife; 
And  from  his  pattern  courage  take. 
To  bear  and  suffer  for  his  sake. 

4  Upon  the  cross  I  see  him  bleed, 
And  by  the  sight  from  guilt  am 

freed; 
This  sight  destroys  the  life  of  sin, 
And  quickens  heav'nly  life  within. 

5  To  look  to  Jesus  as  he  rose, 
Confirms  my  faith,  disarms  my  foes; 
Satan  I  shame  and  overcome, 

By  pointing  to  my  Saviour's  tomb. 

6  Exalted  on  his  glorious  throne, 

I  see  him  make  my  cause  his  own; 
Then  all  my  anxious  cares  subside, 
For  Jesus  lives,  and  will  provide. 


FAITH. 


97 


7  I  see  him  look  with  pity  down, 
And  hold  in  view  the  conqu'ror's 

crown; 

If  press'd  with  griefs  and  cares  be- 
fore, 

My  soul  revives,  nor  asks  for  more. 

8  By  faith  I  see  the  hour  at  hand. 
When  in  his  presence  I  shall  stand; 
Then  it  will  be  my  endless  bliss, 
To  see  him  where,  and  as  he  is. 

318,*     T.  22.     (1041.) 

WHEN  shall  I  g-ain  the  glorious 

dress, 
Prepar'd  to  clothe  my  nakedness? 
I  need  it.  Lord;  without  that  vest 

1  cannot  be  a  wedding  guest. 

2  When  thus  I  cried  in  deep  dis- 

tress, 

Christ  cloth'd  me  with  his  right- 
eousness; 

And  now,  thank  God,  the  work  is 
done, 

1  put  my  Lord  and  Saviour  on. 

3  When  Christ  our  life  shall  once 

appear, 
It  will  be  manifest  and  clear. 
That  his  atoning  blood  from  sin 
Hath   wash'd    and   kept   our   gar- 
ments clean. 

319.*     T.  11.     (274.) 

LA^IB  of  God,  who  thee  receive, 
Who  in  thee  desire  to  live, 
Cry  by  day  and  night  to  thee, 
As  thou  art,  so  let  us  be. 

2  Fix,  0  fix  our  wav'ring  mind. 
To  thy  cross  us  firmly  bind: 
Gladly  now  we  would  be  clean; 
Cleanse  our  hearts  from  ev'ry  sin. 

3  Dust  and  ashes  though  wo  be. 

Full  of  guilt  and  misery; 
Thine  we  are,  thou  Son  of  God, 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

4  Sinners  who  in  thee  believe, 
Everlasting  life  receive; 
They  with  joy  behold  thy  face. 
Triumph  in  thy  pard'ning  grace. 

Iv 


5  Life  deriving  from  thy  death, 
They  proceed  from  faith  to  faith, 
Walk  the  new,  the  living  way. 
Leading  to  eternal  day. 

6  Blest  are  they  who  follow  thee, 
While  this  light  of  life  they  see; 
Filled  with  thy  sacred  love 
They  thy  quick'ning  power  prove. 

7  Praise  on  earth  to  thee  be  giv'n, 
Never-ceasing  praise  in  heav'n; 
Boundless  wisdom,  pow'r  divine, 
Love  unspeakable  are  thine! 

320.     T.  14.     (275.) 

HEAL  us,  Immanuel,  here  we  are, 
Waiting  to  feel  thy  touch; 

Deep-wounded    souls    to   thee  re- 
pair. 
And,  Saviour,  we  are  such. 

2  Our  faith  is  feeble,  we  confess. 
We  faintly  trust  thy  word; 

But  wilt  thou  pity  us  the  less? 
Be  that  far  from  thee.  Lord! 

3  Remember   him   who    once    ap- 

plied 
With  trembling,  for  relief; 
'  Lord,    I   believe,'  with   tears   he 
cried, 
'  0  help  my  unbelief.' 

4  She  too,  who  touch'd  thee  in  the 

press. 
And  healing  virtue  stole, 
Was  answered,   '  Daughter,  go  in 

peace, 
Thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole.' 

5  Conceal'd    amidst  the  gath'ring 

throng. 
She   would   have  shunn'd  thine 

eyes; 
And    if   her   faith   was    firm   and 

strong. 
Strong  were  her  doubts  likewise. 

6  Like  her,  with  hopes  and  fears 

we  come, 
To  touch  thee  if  we  may; 
Oh!  send  us  not  despairing  home* 
Send  none,  unheal'd  away.. 


98 


FAITH. 


321.*     T.  184.     (276.) 

0  JESUS,  'fore  whose  radiation 
The  seraphim  must  cover'd  stand, 

When,  in  their  awful  ministration, 
They  wait  for  thy  supreme  com- 
mand: 
How  can   this   body's  eyes,  dim- 
sighted, 
Which  by  sin's  gloomy  misery 
And  earthly  shadows  are  benighted. 
Endure  thy  glorious  light  to  see! 

2  Yet  let  by  faith  my  penetration 
Reach  ev'n  within  the  sanctuary; 

Thy  mercy  be  my  consolation. 
May  tliis  uphold  and  strengthen 
me. 
Reach  unto  me  thy  sceptre  gracious, 
Who  low,  like  Esther,  'fore  thee 
bow, 
Say,  '  I  will  be  to  thee  propitious, 
And    loving    kindness    to    thee 
show.' 

3  O  Jesus,  show  thy  great  compas- 

sion 
Unto  the  soul  that  pants  for  thee; 
Hear  thou  my  humble  supplication. 
My  God,  be  merciful  to  mel 

1  know  thou  art  with  pity  filled 

To  sinners  who  thy  mercy  crave; 
My  pardon  by  thy  blood  is  sealed, 
I  know  'twas  shed  my  soul  to 
.save. 

4  I  recommend  myself  for  ever 
To  thee,  with  filial  confidence; 

I  pray,  0  Lord,  regard  in  favor 
My  tears  and  humble  penitence; 

I  through  thy  death  am  justified, 
No  condemnation  is  in  me; 

I  shall  remain  to  thee  allied, 
Since  I  am  reconcil'd  to  thee. 

5  O  let  thy  spirit  still  attend  me. 
Nor  from  my  soul  withdraw  his 

light, 
Protect,  and  graciously  defend  me. 

And  order  all  my  steps  aright; 
That  I  may,  without  variation, 

By  humbly  walking  in  thy  ways, 
Suit  to  thy  will  my  conversation, 

While  here  I  run  my  mortal  race. 


6  Jesus,  above  all  else  I'll  love 

thee, 
My  heart,  though  worthless,  be 
thine  own: 
Could    infinite    compassion   move 
thee 
To   leave  for  me  thy  heav'nly 
throne? 
Then  let  my  heart  be  dedicated 

To  thee;  fix  there  thy  residence 

Till  I  shall  be  to  heav'n  translated, 

In  joy  to  see  thy  countenance. 

7  Lord,  while  my  faith  to  thee  as- 

cendeth, 
0  may  thy  grace  descend  to  me; 
Thou  art  my  joy  which  never  end- 
eth, 
0  fill  my  heart  with  love  to  thee. 

1  will  adore  and  love  thee  longer, 

Than  while,  my  heart  its  throbs 

repeats; 
The  flame  of  love  shall  break  forth 

stronger. 
When  here  my  pulse  no  longer 

beats. 

322.*     T.  123.     (253.) 
THE  language  of  true  faith 
Is  this:  '  Lord,  my  Redeemer, 

0  by  thy  blood  and  death. 
Be  thou  my  help  and  shield; 
To  thee  myself  I  yield; 

I'm  thine,  and  thine  will  be 
To  all  eternity.' 

2  '  Do  what  thou  wilt  with  me; 
If  I  am  but  prepared 

A  vessel  fit  for  thee. 
To  live  unto  thy  praise, 
Cloth'd  in  thy  righteousness; 
By  grace  thus  sanctified 

1  shall  in  thee  abide.' 

323.     T.  14.     (1043.) 
THOU  Friend  of  sinners,  hear  my 
cry. 
And  grant  me  my  request, 
May  I  in  thy  atonement  find 
My  everlasting  rest. 

2  May  I  no  more  resist  thy  love, 
No  more  thy  Spirit  grieve, 

But  as  a  little  child  become, 
And  simply  thee  believe. 


FORGIVENESS  OF  SINS. 


99 


3  Faith  is  thy  gift,  thou  Lamb  once 

slain, 
Gain'd  by  thy  death  for  me, 
Therefore  the  privilege  I  claim, 
A  child  of  God  to  be. 

4  Impress    this    truth    upon    my 

breast, 
That  thou  for  me  hast  died. 
That  I  on  thee  with  confidence 
For  ever  may  abide. 

.-      324.     T.  96.     (1044.) 
I  TO  my  God  am  reconcil'd. 

With  joy  his  pard'ning  voice  I 
hear. 
He  owns  me  his  adopted  child, 
His  love  forbids  all  anxious  fear; 


With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  Abba!  Abba  Father!  cry. 

325.*     T.  184.     (279.) 

WHEN    rising   winds,   and    rain   \ 
descending, 
A  near    approaching   storm   de- 
clare. 
With  trembling  speed  their  wings 
extending, 
The  birds  to  hollow  trees  repair; 
Thus  I,  in  faith,  with  sin  oppress- 
ed. 
My  refuge  take,  O  Christ,  to  thee; 
Thy  wounds,  my  hiding-place  most 
blessed. 
From  ev'ry  evil  shelter  me.  • 


XVI .    The  Fo7^giveness  of  Sins, 


326.*    T.  97.    (280.) 

JESUS,    our   glorious   Head   and 

Chief, 
Dear  Object  of  our  hearts'  belief, 
O  let  us  in  thy  nail-prints  see 
Our  pardon  and  election  free; 
And,  while  we  view  by  faith  thy 

pierced  side. 
Call  thee  our  Lord  and  God,  wiio 

for  us  died. 

3  The  doctrine  of  Christ's   blood 

and  death, 
Imparting  life  to  us  through  faith, 
A  myst'ry  is,  which  is  reveal'd 
To  babes,  but  from  the  wise  con- 

ceal'd; 
Thereby  the  Saviour's  flock  on  earth 

is  known; 
Of  this    the  ransom'd  sing  before 

God's  throne. 

3  While  human  nature  doth  exist, 
While    Jesus    reigns  as  Lord  and 

Christ, 
So  long  of  the  whole  gospel  this 
From  first  to  last  the  substance  is; 
AU,  to  whom  God  his  counsel  doth 

reveal. 
To  this  as  truth  divine  can  set  their 

seal. 


4  Should  any  virtuous  seem  to  be. 
And  blameless  from  his  infancy. 
And  scarcely  ever  have  been  tried 
By  avarice,  by  lust,  or  pride, 

And  therefore  think,  '  I  am  a  child 
of  God,' 

He's  deaf  and  blind,  and  quite  mis- 
takes the  road. 

5  All  those  who,  through  a  beam  of 

light. 
Can  see  and  own  they  are  not  right. 
But  enter  on  a  legal  strife, 
To  mend  their  former  course  of  life. 
And  toil  and  labour  hard  from  day 

to  day; 
Such  also  miss  to  happiness  the  way. 

6  But  sinners,  who,  with  pungent 

smart, 
Bewail  the  vileness  of  their  heart. 
Mourning  because  of  unbelief. 
Of    sinners    deem    themselves  the 

chief, 
Despairing  of  their  self-made  right- 
eousness. 
They  may  depend  on  Jesus'  saving 
grace. 

7  To  such  he  saith, '  Arise  and  live, 
I  freely  all  thy  sins  forgive, 

I  have  redeem'd  thee,  thou  art  mine, 
I  Thyself  in  faith  to  me  resign; 


100 


FORGIVENESS 


Obey  my  voice,  and  walk  in  all  my 

ways, 
I'll  grant  to  thee  in  heav'nly  realms 

a  place.' 

8  His  Holy  Spirit  we  receive, 
And  on  our  Saviour's  word  believe; 
We  trust  in  his  atoning-  death, 
As  the  foundation  of  our  faith. 
And  in  his  robe  of  righteousness  ar- 

ray'd, 
Are  'midst  his  chosen  richly  com- 
forted. 

9  The  humble  sinner's  shame  we 

feel. 
And  pow'r  divine  to  do  God's  will, 
These  are  combin'd  in  ev'ry  heart 
That  in  Christ's  merits  hath  a  part; 
No  more,  for  want  of  strength,  good 

motions  die, 
Since  Jesus  gives  us  constant  vic- 
tory. 

10  We  rest  in  Christ,  and  yet  desire, 
Because  his  love  our   hearts  doth 

fire. 

To  serve  his  cause  with  all  our 
might. 

And  deem  our  Saviour's  burden 
Hght; 

Don't  we  succeed,  we  think  our- 
selves to  blame. 

And  if  we  do,  we  praise  his  holy 
name. 

11  Should    self-complacency   take 

place. 
When  we  review  our  faithfulness, 
We're    soon    with   inward    shame 

bow'd  down, 
Forget  ourselves,  and  freely  own. 
That  Jesus  works  in  us  whate'er  is 

good. 
And   thank   him  for  the  pow'r  he 

hath  bestow'd. 

12  Grace  is  the  only  wish  and  pray'r 
Of  all  those  who  God's  children  are; 
They  meditate  by  night  and  day, 
How  they  may  true  obedience  pay 
To  Jesus,  who  redeem'd  us  by  his 

death; 
And  grace  unmerited  supports  their 
faith. 


327.*     T.  22.     (281.) 

THE  Saviour's  blood    and    right- 
eousness 
My  beauty  is,  my  glorious  dress; 
Thus  well  array'd,  I  need  not  fear, 
When  in  his  presence  I  appear. 

2  The  holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 
Who  freely  gave  his  life  and  blood, 
For  all  my  num'rous  sins  t'  atone, 
I  for  my  Lord  and  Saviour  own. 

3  In  him  I  trust  for  evermore. 
He    hath    expung'd    the    dreadful 

score 
Of  all  my  guilt;  this  done  away, 
I  need  not  fear  the  judgment  day. 

4  Therefore  my  Saviour's  blood  and 
death 

Are  here  the  substance  of  my  faith; 
And    shall    remain,    when    called 

hence, 
My  only  hope  and  confidence. 

5  For  should  I  e'er  so  faithful  prove, 
Serve  my  kind  Lord  with  zeal  and 

love, 
And  spend  my  life  for  him  I  serve, 
Nor  e'er  from  his  commandments 

swerve; 

6  Yet  when  my  Saviour  I  shall  see, 
Then  shall  I  have  this  only  plea: 
'  Here  is  a  sinner,  who  would  fain 
Through   the    Lamb's  ransom  en- 
trance gain.' 

7  Thus   Abraham   was    sav'd   by 
grace. 

Believing    in    Christ's    righteous- 
ness; 
And  all  the  ransom'd  saints  in  light 
In  this  blest  song  of  praise  unite: 

8  '  All    glory,    pow'r,    and    might 
pertain 

Unto  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain; 
And  hath  redeem'd  us  by  bis  blood. 
And  made  us  Kings  and  Priests  to 
God.' 

9  While  here  on  earth  I  still  re- 
main. 

This  doctrine  firmly  I'll  maintain; 
And  both  in  word  and  deed  proclaim 
The  pow'r  of  Jesus'  saving  name. 


OF  SINS. 


101 


10  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  all  praise  to 

thee! 
That  thou  didst  deig-ii  a  man  to  be, 
And  for  each  soul  which  thou  hast 

made 
Hast  an  eternal  ransom  paid. 

11  O  King  of  glory,    Christ   the 

LordI 
God's  only  Son,  eternal  Word! 
Let  all  the  world  thy  mercy  see, 
And  bless   those   who   believe   in 

thee. 

12  Thy  incarnation,   wounds    and 

death, 

1  will  confess  while  I  have  breath. 
Till  I  shall  see  thee  face  to  face. 
Arrayed  with  thy  righteousness. 

328.*     T.  590.     (282.) 

GRACE!    grace!  O  that's  a  wel- 
come sound! 

A  joyful  sound  to  all. 
Who  clearly  see,  and  deeply  feel 

The  mis'ry  of  the  fall: 
Who  rightly  know    the    wretched 
state 

Of  sinners  void  of  grace. 
Ere  Christ  selects  them  to  enjoy 

In  heav'nly  realms  a  place. 

2  Grace!   how  exceeding  great  to 

those 
Who,  ready  to  despair, 
Asham'd  confess,  and  truly  know 

How  vile  and  weak  they  are! 
Yet  grace,  free  grace,  most  sweetly 
calls, 
*  Directly  come,  who  will, 
Just  as  you  are,  for  Christ  receives 
Poor  helpless  sinners  still.' 

3  All  we,  who  now  are  his,  were 

first 
Deeply  convinc'd  of  sin; 
Each  felt  the  plague  of  his   own 
heart. 
The  leprosy  within: 
Then  life  and  righteousness  divine, 
Through  faith,  to  us  were  giv'n; 
Thus  we  a  happy  people  are, 
Joint-heirs  with  Christ  of  heav'n. 
K2 


4  Now,  dearest  Lord,  we  inly  pray. 
That  in  thy  service  we 

May  active,  true,  and  faithful  prove. 
Deriving  strength  from  thee: 

0  may  we  still  in  thee  abide, 
For  babes  we  are  most  weak, 

Poor  sinners  still,  who  without  thee 
Can  nought  think,  act,  or  speak. 

5  We  thirst,  0  Lord!  give  us  this  day 

To  taste  more  of  thy  grace. 
More  of  that  stream  which  from  the 
rock 

Flow'd  through  the  wilderness. 
'Tis  grace  alone  that  feeds  our  souls, 

Grace  keeps  us  inly  poor; 
And  Oh!  that  nothing  but  thy  grace 

May  rule  us  evermore! 

329.*=     T.  583.     (283.) 

O  WHAT  a  depth  of  love  and 
boundless  grace 

The  gospel-light  to  sinful  men  dis- 
plays. 

When  Christ  himself  to  us  doth 
manifest,  ■ 

And  we  in  him  find  comfort,  peace 
and  rest! 

2  When  on  the  soul  this  blessed 

truth's  impress'd. 

That  through  Christ's  death  we  may 
find  grace  and  rest; 

Oh,  how  doth  this  refresh  the  faint- 
ing heart. 

And  bid  all  anxious  doubts  and 
fears  depart. 

3  For   such  poor  sinners,  who  of 

nought  can  boast. 
Who  think  themselves  irreparably 

lost. 
Who   groan    beneath   sin's   heavy 

galling  load, 
The  Lamb  of  God  hath  shed  his 

precious  blood. 

4  Virtue  goes  forth  from  him,  he 

gives  us  grace 

With  confidence  his  Father  to  ad- 
dress. 

And  then  we  boldly  may  to  all  de- 
clare. 

That  we,  through  fiiith  in  Christ, 
God's  children  are. 


102 


FORGIVENESS 


shall     I     find    Jesus. 


330.*     T.  16.     (284.) 
WHEN  a  sinner  in  affliction 

Mourneth  on  account  of  sin, 
Feels  the  Spirit's  deep  conviction, 

But  no  pow'r  of  faith  within; 

2  While  a  flood  of  tears  is  gush 

'  Where 
where]' 
While  the  troubled   soul  is  wish- 
ing, 
*  0  that  he  my  Saviour  were!' 

3  In  a  moment  stands  before  us 
Jesus  with  his  pierced  side; 

Now  we  find,  that  he's  desirous 
Us    from   wrath   to    screen  and 
hide. 

4  Thus,  the  soul  at  once  obtaineth 
Pardon  from  the  sinner's  Friend; 

To  true  happiness  attaineth, 
And  to  life  which  hath  no  end. 

331.*     T.  14.     (285.) 
WHAT  joy  or  honor  could  we  have, 

Polluted  as  we  are. 
If  not  the  holy  Lamb  of  God 

Our  joy  and  honor  were! 

2  Of  nothing-  we  have  ever  done 
To  boast  could  we  desire, 

When  he  to  judge  us  shall  appear, 
Whose  eyes  are  flames  of  fire. 

3  None  is  so  holy,  pure  and  just. 
So  perfected  in  love, 

That  his  best  plea,  or  self-defence. 
Of  any  weight  could  prove. 

4  Nor  is  there  any  other  way 
Into  the  holy  place. 

But  Christ,  who  took  away  our  sins, 
His  blood  and  righteousness. 

5  W^e  know  the  righteousness  com- 

plete, 
Which  he  procur'd  for  all; 
We  know  the  kind  reception  giv'n 
To  the  poor  prodigal. 

G  We  know  the  Shepherd's  love, 
who  left 
The  ninety-nine  behind. 
And   through    the    desert   anxious 
went. 
The  hundredth  sheep  to  find. 


7  To  him  poor  sinners  may  appeal 

With  all  their  misery; 
The  angels  joy  to  see  them  come, 

Christ  calleth,  '  Come  to  me.' 

332.*    T.  14.     (286.) 

HAPPY  the  souls  who  contrite  are, 
Them  Jesus  doth  invite. 

And  gives  to  everlasting  bliss 
A  never-failing  right. 

2  Though  comforted,  they  still  dis- 
trust 

Their  own  untoward  heart; 
And  wonder,  that  the  Lord  to  them 
Such  mercy  could  impart. 

3  To  world  and  sin  they  bid  adieu, 
His  pardon  daily  prove. 

Desiring  larger  draughts  to  drink 
Of  Jesus'  dying  love. 

4  When  thus  the  blessingrs  of  his 
blood 

And  merits  we  enjoy, 
Yea,  from  the  fullness  of  his  grace 
Take  daily  fresh  supply; 

5  Then  we  with  pity  look  on  those 
Who  still  in  darkness  are. 

Inviting  them  to  turn  to  Christ, 
And  in  his  mercy  share. 

6  For  we,  through  grace,  are  taught 
to  think. 

Each  sinner  that  we  see 
May  pardon,  through  Christ's  pre- 
cious blood, 
Obtain,  as  well  as  we: 

7  Since    Jesus'  pardon,    love   and 
grace. 

Produce  an  humble  shame, 
And  us  excite  with  thankfulness 
His  goodness  to  proclaim. 

333.     T.  14.     (287.) 

WITH     glorious    clouds    encom- 
pass'd  round. 

Whom  angels  dimly  see, 
Will  the  Unsearchable  be  found, 

Will  God  appear  to  me? 
2  Will  he  forsake  his  throne  above, 

Himself  to  worms  impart? 
Answer,  thou  Man  of  grief  and  love, 

And  speak  it  to  my  heart! 


OF  SINS. 


103 


3  In  manifested  love  explain 

Thy  wonderful  design; 
What  meant  the  suff' ring-  Son 


man! 


The  streaming  blood  divinel 

4  Didst  thou  not  in  our  flesh  ap- 
pear, 
And  live  and  die  below, 
That  I  might  now  perceive  thee 
near. 
And  my  Redeemer  know? 


3  He  left  his  Father's  throne  above, 
So  free,  so  infinite  his  grace! 
of  Impel] 'd  by  everlasting  love, 

He  bled  for  Adam's  helpless  race; 
'Tis  mercy  all,  immense  and  free, 
I  know  that  Jesus  saved  me. 


5  Come  then,  and  to  my  soul  re- 

veal 
The  heights  and  depths  of  grace, 
The  wounds,  which  all  my  sorrows 

heal. 
That  dear  disfigur'd  face. 

6  Before  my  eyes  of  fciith,  confest 
Stand  forth  a  slaughter'd  Lamb; 

Array  me  in  salvation's  vest. 
Declare  to  me  thy  name. 

7  Jehovah  in  thy  person  show, 
A  Saviour  crucified: 

And    then    the    pard'ning    God   I 
know. 
And  feel  his  blood  applied. 

8  I  view  the  Lamb  in  his  own  light, 
Whom  angels  dimly  see: 

And  gaze,  transported  at  the  sight. 
To  all  eternity. 

334,     T.  90.     (288.) 

O  CAN  it  be  that  I  should  gain 

An  int'restin  the  Saviour's  blood? 
Died  he  for   me,  who  caus'd   his 
pain? 
For  me,  to  make  my  peace  with 
God? 
Amazing  love!  how  can  it  be. 
That  Jesus  deign'd  to  die  for  me? 

2  'Tis  myst'ry  all;  my  Maker  dies! 

Who  can  explore  his  vast  design? 
In  vain  the  highest  seraph  tries 

To   sound    the    depths    of   love 
divine; 
When  this  became  my  only  plea, 
He  freely  pardon'd  sinful  me, 


4  Long  my  imprison'd  spirit  lay 
Fast  bound  in  sin  and  nature's 

night; 
His  eyes  diffus'd  a  quick'ning  ray, 
I  'woke,  the  dungeon  flam'd  with 

light, 
My  chains  fell  off  immediately, 

1  rose,  went  forth,  my  heart  was 

free. 

5  No  condemnation  now  I  dread, 
Jesus,  and  all  in  him,  is  mine: 

Alive  in  him  my  living  Head, 
And  cloth'd  in  righteousness  di- 
vine. 
Now  humbly  I  approach  the  throne, 
And  claim  the  crown  thro'  Christ 
my  own. 

335.     T.  14.     (289.) 

IN  evil  long  I  took  delight, 
Unaw'd  by  shame  or  fear, 

Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 
And  stopp'd  my  wild  career. 

2  I  saw  One  hanging  on  a  tree, 
In  agonies  and  blood, 

Who  fix'd  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  Sure  never  till  my  latest  breath 
Can  I  forget  that  look; 

It  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his 
death. 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt,  and  own'd 

the  guilt, 
And  plung'd  me  in  despair; 
I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 

5  Alas!  I  knew  not  what  I  did; 
But  now  my  tears  are  vain; 

Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be 
hid? 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain! 


104 


FORGIVENESS  OF  SINS. 


G  A  second  look  he  gave,  which 
said, 

'  I  freely  all  forgive; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid, 

I  die,  that  thou  mayst  live.' 

7  Thus,  while  his  death  my  sin  dis- 

plays 
In  all  its  blackest  hue, 
(Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace) 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

8  With  pleasing  grief  and  mournful 

My  spirit  now  is  fill'd. 
That  I  should  such  a  life  destroy. 
Yet  live  by  him  I  kill'd. 

336.     T.  582.     (290.) 

NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 

On  Jewish  altars  slain. 
Could  give  the   guilty  conscience 
peace. 

Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  Christ,  the  true  Paschal  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sins  away; 

A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name. 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  the  hand 
On  that  dear  head  of  thine. 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand. 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  Lord,  I  look  back  to  see 
The  burdens  thou  didst  bear. 

When  hanging  on  the  shameful  tree; 
And  know  my  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice! 
Our  curse  he  did  remove; 

We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful 
voice. 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

337.     T.  151.     (291.) 

HOW  lost  was  my  condition. 

Till  Jesus  made  me  whole! 
There  is  but  one  Physician 

Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul ! 
Near  unto  death  he  found  me. 

And  snatch'd  me  from  the  grave; 
To  tell  to  all  around  me 

His  wond'rous  pow'r  to  save. 


2  A  dying,  risen,  Jesus, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith, 
At  once  from  danger  frees  us, 

And  saves  the  soul  from  death: 
Come  then  to  this  Physician, 

His  help  he'll  freely  give. 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 

'Tis  only — ^look  and  live. 

Y       338.     T.  96.     (292.) 

0  THOU,who  pardon  canst  impart. 
Thy  pard'ning  grace  I  wish  to 
feel; 

Give  life  unto  my  lifeless  heart, 
And  my  diseases  kindly  heal: 

Hear,  Jesus,  hear  my  feeble  moan. 

And  me  as  thine  in  mercy  own. 

2  Vain  are  all  other  helps  beside. 
Relief  from  thee  alone  can  flow; 

Other  physicians  have  I  tried. 
Yet  only  worse  and  worse  I  grow; 

Give  me  by  faith  en  thee  to  lean, 
vAnd  say  unto  me:  'Be  thou  clean.' 


339.     T.  151.     (293.) 

MY  Lord,  how  great  the  favor. 

That  I,  a  sinner  poor. 
Can,  thro'  thy  blood's  sweet  savor, 

Approach  thy  mercy-door! 
And  find  an  open  passage 

Unto  the  throne  of  grace. 
Then  wait  the  welcome  message, 

That  bids  me  go  in  peace. 

2  In  my  forlorn  condition. 
Who  else  could  give  me  aid? 

Where  could  I  meet  compassion, 
But  in  the  church's  Head! 

In  mercy,  O  receive  me. 

Thou  God,  who  hearest  pray'r! 

From  ev'ry  evil  save  me. 
Dispel  each  needless  fear. 

3  I'll  never  cease  repeating 
My  numberless  complaints. 

But  ever  be  entreatincr 

Thee,  glorious  Kingof  samts, 
To  form  me  in  thine  image. 

And  fill  my  soul  with  love, 
Till  I  to  thee  my  homage 

Pay  with  the  saints  above. 


SURRENDER  OF  THE  HEART  TO  JESUS.    io5 


340.  T.  2-2.  (294.) 

THE  one  thing  needful,  that  good 

part, 
Which   Mary   chose  with   all   her 

heart, 

1  would    pursue   with    heart   and 

mind. 
And  seek  unwearied  till  I  find. 

2  Hidden  in  Christ  the  treasure  lies, 
That  goodly  pearl  of  so  great  price; 
No  other  way  hut  Christ  there  is 
To  endless  happiness  and  bliss. 

3  But  Oh,  I'm  blind  and  ignorant, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord,  I  want. 
To  guide  me  in  the  narrow  road 
That  leads  to  happiness  and  God. 

4  My  mind  enlighten  with  thy  light. 
That  I  may  understand  aright 

The  glorious  gospel-mystery. 
Which  shows  the  way  to  heav'n 
and  thee. 

5  0  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord  and  God, 
Who  hast  redeem'd  me  with  thy 

blood. 
By  faith  unite  my  heart  to  thee. 
That  we  may  never  parted  be. 


341.*     T.  58.     (295.) 

THE   more  forgiveness  thou  dost 

deign  t'  afford. 
The  more  thou  art  belov'd,  most 

gracious  Lord: 
We   are  all  great  sinners,   before 

thee.  Saviour, 
0  therefore  grant  to  us  the  grace 

and  favor    To  love  thee  much. 

2  How  merciful  art  thou,  O  God 
of  love! 

How  doth  each  needy  soul  thy 
comforts  prove! 

W^ho  to  thee  can  render  due  com- 
pensation] 

In  heav'n  and  earth  thy  mercy  and 
compassion       Unequall'd  are! 

342.     T.  14.     (296.) 

THOU,  Lord,  must  for  thy  sake     > 

forgive. 
It  cannot  be  for  mine; 
My  pow'r,  the  pardon  to  receive, 
My  faith,  is  all  divine: 

2  A  sinner  on  mere  mercy  cast. 

Thy  mercy  I  embrace. 
And  gladly  own  from  first  to  last, 

That  I  am  sav'd  by  grace.  y 


XYII.    The  Surrendei^  of  the  Heart  to  Jesus, 


343.     T.  582.     (297.) 

UNTO  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Who,  to  retrieve  my  loss, 

Became  a  man  aud  died  for  me 
Upon  th'  accursed  cross; 
Unto  the  Prince  of  Life, 
Who  felt  such  racking  pain, 

While  he  the  vengeance  due  to  me 
Did  willingly  sustain: 

2  To  him  I  wholly  give 

Myself  this  day  anew, 
As  his  reward  so  dearly  gain'd,  ' 

His  spoil  and  purchase  due; 


That  with  me  he  may  do 

What's  pleasing  in  his  sight. 
And  from  me   take  whate'er  him 
grieves, 
Whate'er  he  sees  not  right. 

3  How  very  weak  I  am, 
My  Saviour  well  can  see, 

And  how  exceeding  short  I  fall 
Of  what  I  ouffht  to  be: 
Compassionate  High-Priest, 
To  thee  I  must  appeal; 

My  numberless  infirmities 
O  kindly  haste  to  heal! 


106 


SURRENDER  OF  THE 


4  In  thy  most  precious  blood, 
Which  from  thy  open'd  veins, 

To  heal  my  soul  in  plenty  flow'd, 
I  pray  wash  out  my  stains: 
It  is  thy  daily  care, 
Thy  helpless  sheep  to  feed; 

To  purify  their  spotted  souls. 
And  gently  them  to  lead. 

5  Redeemer  of  my  soul! 
Whene'er  thereon  I  think, 

How   thy    compassion,    love    and 
grace. 
From  sin  and  hell's  dark  brink 
Have  sav'd  and  rescu'd  me. 
And  how  thy  cleansing  blood. 

Applied  unto  my  heart  by  faith. 
Hath  brought  me  nigh  to  God: 

6  I  in  the  dust  adore, 
Amaz'd  at  grace  so  free, 

Bestow'd  on  such  a  wretched  worm, 
And  ask,  '  How  can  it  be. 
That  sinners,  base  and  vile, 
Should  be  so  greatly  lov'd. 

Who  cost  thee  so  much  pain  and 
grief, 
And  so  ungrateful  prov'd]' 

7  Me  thy  all-seeing  eye 

Hath  kept  with  watchful  care; 
Thy  great  compassion  never  fail'd, 

Thou  heard'st  my  needy  pray'r; 

This  makes  me  firmly  trust 

That  thou  wilt  guide  me  still. 
And  guard  me  safe  throughout  the 
way 

That  leads  to  Zion's  hill, 

8  Dear  Saviour,  I  resign 

My  worthless  heart  to  thee; 
And,  whether  cheerful  or  distress'd. 

Thine,  thine  alone  I'll  be: 

My  only  aim  is  this, 

(0  may  I  it  fulfill!) 
Thee  to  exalt  with  all  my  strength, 

And  do  thy  holy  will. 

344.*     T.  22.     (298.) 

O  GOD  of  mercy,  grace  and  love! 
Thy  yearning  bowels  did  thee  move, 
To   call  me  from  death's  gloomy 

night 
Into  thy  own  amazing  light. 


2  I  once  was  wholly  dead  in  sin, 
Wholly  corrupt  and  spoil'd  within, 
The  carnal  mind  still  boie  the  sway, 
And  hurried  me  a  slave  away. 

3  It  caus'd  thee  pain,  0  Son  of 

God, 
To  see  the  purchase  of  thy  blood 
So  deeply  sunk  in  misery, 
And  'twas  thy  aim  to  set  me  free. 

4  Thou  drewest  me  with  cords  of 

love,  [prove; 

Till  thou  at  last  didst  conqu'ror 
Till  sin's  strong  pow'r  thou  hadst 

supprest. 
And  till  my  weary  soul  had  rest. 

5  Now  thro'  thy  wounds  my  soul 

hath  found  [ground; 

Peace,  righteousness  and  solid 
I've  now  obtained,  thro'  thy  grace. 
Among  thy  ransom'd  flock  a  place. 

6  I  thee  adore,  my  gracious  King, 
And  joyful  Hallelujahs  sing, 

My  eyes  with  grateful  tears  o'erflow. 
For  all  the  mercies  thou  dost  show. 

7  Faithful  to  thee  I  now  engage 
To  be  throughout  my  pilgrimage; 
Accept  my  life  and  soul,  my  King, 
Pledg'd  to  thy  service  these  I  bring.. 

8  Nature's  reluctance  over-rule, 
The  worldly,  carnal  mind  control, 
O  may  I  always  have  in  view 
Not  mine,  but  thy  blest  will  to  do. 

9  Thus  by  thy  pow'r  I  here  shall  be 
Prepared  for  eternity,  [love. 
Walk  with  my  God,  him  serve  and 
Till  I  shall  live  with  him  above. 


345.*     T.1G8.     (299.) 

O !  AT  last  I've  found  my  Saviour, 
Who  laid  down  his  life  for  me: 

He  (O  undeserved  favor!) 
Own'd  me  as  his  property: 

Conscious  of  my  imperfection, 

I'll  rely  on  his  direction: 

I  will  nothing  know  beside 

Jesus  and  him  crucified. 


HEART  TO  JESUS. 


107 


2  Others  may  seek  satisfaction 
111  this  poor  world's  vanity; 

Meanwhile  shall  my  heart's  affec- 
tion 
On  my  Saviour  fixed  be, 
On  his  meritorious  sufT'ring, 
And  sin-expiating  off' ring: 
To  the  world  I  bid  adieu, 
Christ  alone  I  have  in  view. 

3  Jesus  cur'd  my  soul's  infection 
By  his  soul's  dire  agony: 

From  his  death  and  resurrection 
Life  and  pow'r  redound  to  me; 
By  the  virtue  of  his  merit 

1  shall  heav'nly  joys  inherit. 
And  ev'n  here  a  foretaste  have 
Of  that  world  beyond  the  grave. 

4  Jesus  yields  me  delectation; 
When  Vm  weak  he  strengthens 

me, 
Sweetens  all  my  tribulation. 

And  supports  me  constantly: 
His  atoning  death  and  passion 
Are  the  cause  of  my  salvation; 
Therefore  Christ  shall  ne'er  depart 
From  my  sight  and  from  my  heart. 

5  O!  I'm  lost  in  deepest  wonder, 
To  think  he  shall  soon  appear 

To  receive  me  gladly  yonder. 

And  wipe  off  my  ev'ry  tear: 
Then  my  grateful  songs  and  praises 
Shall  resound  in  heav'nly  places; 
Here  by  faith  to  him  I'll  cleave, 
Jesus  will  I  never  leave. 

346.*     T.  2-2.     (300.) 

WE  pray  Lhee,  wounded  Lamb  of 

God! 
Cleanse  us  in  thy  atoning  blood! 
Grant  us  by  faith  to  view'tiiy  cross. 
Then  life  or  death  is  gain  to  us. 

2  Take    our   poor   hearts,  and  let 

them  be 
For  ever  clos'd  to  all  but  thee! 
Seal  thou  our  breasts,  and  let  us  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

3  What  are  our  works  but  sin  and 

death,  [breathe, 

Till  thou  thy  quick'ning  Spirit 
Until  we  strength  from  thee  derive. 
And  in  communion  with  thee  live. 


4  Ah,   Lord!    enlarge   our  scanty 

thought,  [wrought; 

To  know  the  wonders   thou   hast 
Unloose  our  stamm'ring  tongues  to 

tell 
Thy  love  immense,  unsearchable. 

5  First-born  of  many  brethren  then! 
To   lhee    both    earth    and   heav'n 

must  bow; 
Help  us  to  thee  our  all  to  give, 
Thine  may  we  die,  thine  may  we 
live! 

347.     T.  580.     (301.) 

DIDST  thou,  Lord  Jesus,  me  in- 
cline. 
When  I  was  lost  and  dead  in  sin, 

To  hear  thy  quick'ning  voicel 
Have  I  obtained  in  thy  blood 
Redemption,  and  found  peace  with 
God] 
And  do  I  in  thy  name  rejoice? 

2  0  yes,  I  feel  I  am  forgiv'n, 
A  foretaste  I  enjoy  of  heav'n, 

Thy  Spirit  witness  bears; 
By  faith  thy  righteousness  is  mine, 
I'm  well-assur'd  that  I  am  thine. 

My  soul  no  condemnation  fears. 

3  Yet  'fore  thee,  Jesus,  I  must  own, 
I  have  not  this  salvation  known 

By  tracing  legal  ways; 
Lol  'twas  thy  pow'r  rais'd  me  from 

sin. 
Thou  didst  the  saving  work  beirin; 
Thine   be   the   glory,  thine   the 
praise. 

4  May  I  be  faithful  to  thy  call. 
Surrender  unto  thee  my  all. 

Myself  to  thee  resign; 
When  dangers  threaten  me  around, 
Invincible  may  I  be  found. 

And  never  from  thy  will  decline. 

5  Me    with    thy    gladd'ning    oil 

anoint; 
The  destin'd  path  thou  dost  appoint 

Gladly  I  then  shall  tread; 
Bedew  me  with  a  genial  show'r. 
Into  my  heart  thy  influence  pour. 
And    me  with   heav'nly   manna 
feed. 


108 


SURRENDER  OF  THE 


348.*     T.  106.     (302.) 

0  GOD!  whose  love  (immense  in 

height, 
In   depth  unfathom'd)    no    man 
knows; 
Grant  unto  me  thy  saving  light, 

Inly  I  sigh  for  thy  repose: 
My  heart  is  pain'd,  nor  can  it  be 
At  rest,  till  it  find  rest  in  thee. 

2  Thy  gracious  ca-ll  invites  me  still, 
How  light  thy  burden  is  to  prove; 

Yet  I'm  unsteady;  though  my  will 

Be  fix'd,  yet  wide  my  passions 

rove; 

Great  hindrances  obstruct  the  way, 

1  aim  at  thee,  yet  from  thee  stray 

3  Mere  mercy  'tis,  that  thou  hast 

brought 

My  soul  to  seek  its  peace  in  thee; 

Yet  while  I  seek,  but  find  thee  not. 

At  rest  my  wand'ring  mind  can't 

be; 

Oh,  when  shall  all  my  wand 'rings 

end. 
And  all  my  wishes  to  thee  tend! 

4  Is  there  a  thing  beneath  the  sun. 
That  strives  with  thee  my  heart 

to  share? 
Ah!  tear  it  thence,  and  be  alone 

The  spring  of  ev'ry  motion  there: 
Then  shall  my  heart  from  earth  be 

free. 
When  it  hath  found  repose  in  thee. 


341 


T.  106.     (303.) 


TAKE ,  Lord ,  all  self  from  me,  that  I 
No  more,  but  Christ  in  me  may 
live! 

My  vile  affections  crucify. 

Let  not  one  darling  lust  survive: 

O  may  my  heart  to  thee  aspire. 

And  nought  on  earth  but  thee  desire. 

2  Dear  Lord,  thy  sov'reign  aid  im- 
part. 
To  save  me  from  low-thoughted 
care; 
O  banish  self-will  from  my  heart, 
From  all  its  latent  mazes  there; 
And  grant,  that  1  may  never  move 
From  the  blest  footsteps  of  thy  love. 


3  Each  moment  draw  from  earth 
away 
My  heart,  that  humbly  waits  thy 
call. 
Speak  to  my  inmost  soul  and  say, 

'  1  am  thy  life,  thy  God,  thy  all!' 
Thy  love  to  taste,  thy  voice  to  hear, 
Thypow'r  to  prove,  is  all  my  pray 'r. 

350.     T.  90.     (304.) 

JESUS,  thy  light  again  I  view, 
Again  thy  loving-kindness  prove, 

And  all  within  me  pants  anew 
T'  enjoy  thy  all-reviving  love: 

Again  my  thoughts  to  thee  aspire, 

Unto  thy  name  is  my  desire. 

2  But  0!  what  ofF'ring  shall  I  give 
To  thee,  the  Lord  of  earth  and 

skies? 
My  soul  and  body  now  receive, 

A  holy,  living  sacrifice; 
'Tis  all  I  have  to  offer  thee; 
0  take  me  as  thy  property. 

3  O  may  I  never  from  thee  stray, 
Or  be  again  subdu'd  by  sin; 

Guide  me,  my  life,  my  truth,  my 

way. 
Thy  blood  preserve  my  garments 

clean, 
0  let  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  be,  my  glorious  dress. 

4  Send    down   thy   likeness    from 

above. 
Thine  image.  Lord,  on  me  im- 
press; 
Fill    me  with    wisdom,  patience, 
love. 
With  purity  and  lowliness: 
These  precious  gifts  on  me  bestow. 
That  I  may  in  thy  knowledge  grow. 

5  O  Lord,  be  thou  my  shield  and 

light, 
Since  I  am  call'd  by  thy  great 
name; 
In    thee    my   wand'ring    thoughts 
unite. 
Of   all   my  works    be  thou  the 
aim: 
Thy  grace  attend  me  all  my  days, 
My  sole  employment  be  thy  praisel 


HEART  TO  JESUS. 


109 


351.*     T.376.     (305.) 

'  GIVE  me  thy  heart,  my  son,'  thus 

saith  the  Lord, 
'  Give  me  thy  heart,  and  listen  to 

my  word; 
Observe  my  ways, 
Walk  in  the  path  of  grace; 
In  foll'wing  my  direction 
I'll  grant  thee  my  protection.' 

2  'Tis  only  this  which  Christ  of  us 

desires; 
He  to  promote  our  welfare  this  re- 
quires; 
How  blest  are  they 
Who  Jesus'  voice  obey. 
And  give  their  hearts  for  ever 
To  him  our  God  and  Saviour! 

352.*     T.376.     (306.) 

0  TAKE  my  heart,  and  whatsoe'er 

is  mine, 
Beloved  Jesus,  I'll  be  only  thine; 
To  thee  I'll  live. 
And  soul  and  body  give; 
My  words  and  whole  behaviour 
Be  rul'd  by  thee  for  ever. 

2  But  give  thyself,  my  Jesus,  unto 
me. 

And  dwell  within  my  heart  con- 
tinually: 

0  Lord,  remain 

My  joy  'midst  grief  and  pain; 

From  thee,  my  soul's  beloved. 

May  I  ne'er  be  removed! 

353.     T.  14.     (307.) 

LORD,  take  my  heart  just  as  it  is, 
Set  up  therein  thy  throne; 

So  shall  I  love  thee  above  all. 
And  live  to  thee  alone. 

2  I  thank  thee,  that  in  mercy  thou 
Hast  waken'd  me  from  death, 

Arous'd  me  out  of  sin's  deep  sleep, 
And  call'd  to  walk  in  faith. 

3  Complete  thy  work,  and  crown 
thy  grace, 

That  I  may  faithful  prove, 
And  listen  to  that  small  still  voice. 
Which  whispers  only  love. 


4  Which  teaches  me  what  is  thy 

will. 
And  tells  me  what  to  do; 
Which  fills  my  heart  with  shame 

when  I 
Do  not  thy  will  pursue. 

5  This  unction  may  I  ever  feel. 
This  teaching  of  my  Lord, 

And  learn  obedience  to  thy  voice. 
Thy  soft  reviving  word. 

354.     T.  74.     (308.) 

0  LORD  in  me  fulfil 
Whatever  is  thy  will; 
To  thee  I  now  resign 
Myself,  and  all  that's  mine; 
Thine,  only  thine  I'll  be. 
And  live  alone  to  thee. 

2  Each  day  unto  my  heart 
New  life  and  grace  impart; 
For  without  fresh  supply 

1  languish,  droop  and  die; 
Continually  I've  need 
By  faith  on  thee  to  feed. 

355.*     T.  155.     (309.) 

LORD,  thou  mad'st  the  universe, 

I,  though  dust,  am  yet  thy  crea- 
ture, 

Spoil'd  by  nature. 

Yet  desire  to  cleave  to  thee; 

Make  thou  me, 

Like    the    clay    thine    hand    can 
fashion. 

To  a  vessel  of  salvation, 

Fitted  for  eternit}-. 

2  Jesus,  grant  to  me  the  grace 
To  rely  on  thy  direction, 

And  protection: 

And  in  thee,  my  only  guide, 

To  confide. 

Yea,  th'  unshaken  trust  to  cherish. 

That,    though     heav'n    and    earth 

must  perish. 
Firm  thy  word  and  truth  abide. 

3  I  resign  myself  to  thee, 

With  me  do  whate'er  thee  pleases, 
Gracious  Jesus; 


110 


SURRENDER  OF  THE  HEART. 


May  I  have  to  thee  always 
Free  access: 

And  in  faith  and  love  proceeding, 
On  celestial  dainties  feeding, 
Grow  in  knowledge  and  in  grace. 

4  Banish  from  me  what's  not  right, 

In  thy  blood  0  cleanse  me  wholly, 

Make  me  lowly; 

From  whate'er  displeaseth  thee 

Set  me  free; 

And  preserve  my  soul  and  senses 

From  all  hurtful  influences; 

Only  thine  I  wish  to  be. 

356/    T.  11.    (310.) 

GRANT,  most  gracious  Lamb  of 

God, 
Who    hast   bought   me   with   thy 

blood, 
That  my  soul  and  body  be 
Quite  devoted  unto  thee. 

2  Jesus,  hear  my  fervent  cry! 
My  whole  nature  sanctify; 
Root  out  all  that  is  unclean. 
Though  it  cause  me  pungent  pain. 

3  Gracious  Lord!  I  wish  alone 
Thine  to  be,  yea,  quite  thine  own, 
And  to  all  eternity, 

To  remain  thy  property. 

357.*    T.79.     (1085.) 

LORD,  take  my  sinful,  worthless 

heart 
As  thine,  thy  grace  to  me  impart, 

And  deep  thy  seal  impress; 
"Take  me  into  thy  special  care. 
Secure  my  soul  from  ev'ry  snare, 

Thyself  find  always  free  access. 

2  Make    me   a   bosom   friend    of 

thine, 
Upon  thy  breast  may  I  recline, 

Preserv'd  from  needless  fears; 
And   when   this   earthly   house   I 

leave. 
Into  those  mansions  me  receive, 
Wihere  thou  wait  wipe  away  all 
tears. 


358.*     T.  166. 

DESTROY,  0  Lord,   the   carnal 

mind, 
Consume  what  is  not  right  in  me. 
Whether  the   world  in  chains  me 

bind, 
Or  silken  cords,  I  cannot  be 
Partaker  of  the  joys  of  heav'n: 
For  thou  requirest,  that  my  heart 
Without  reserve  to  thee  be  giv'n, 
Resolv'd  for  thee  with  all  to  part. 


359.*     T.  15.     (312.) 


thou 


SEARCHER  of  hearts, 
know'st,  thy  love 

My  heart  hath  captivated; 
My  soul  is  closely  to  thee  join'd, 

Ne'er  to  be  separated. 

2  All  thou  demandest  I  give  up. 
Lord,  without  hesitation; 

But  never,  never  will  I  leave 
Thee  and  thy  congregation. 

360.  T.  184.     (313.) 

0  MIGHT  we  all.  Lord  God  our 
Saviour, 
Thy  condescending  mercy  prize, 
T'  accept  of  us   (0  boundless  fa- 
vor!) 
As  of  a  holy  sacrifice: 
Of   us,    though    sinful,   poor   and 
needy: 
Grant  that  we  freely  unto  thee 
May  oflTer  up  both  soul  and  body, 
To  love   and   serve   thee   faith- 
fully. 

361.  T.  590.     (314.) 

PRESENT    your    bodies   to  the 
Lord, 

A  living  sacrifice, 
A  holy  off''ring  unto  him. 

And  pleasing  in  his  eyes: 
This  is  a  service  which  ye  owe. 

And  reasonably  due; 
For  ye  are  not  your  own,  ye  know, 

But  Christ  hath  purchas'd  you. 


Ill 


XVIII.     Communion  with  Christ, 


362.*     T.132.     (315.) 

JESUS,  thou   art  my  heart's  de- 
light, 
My  joy  and  my  salvation; 
Thy  presence   yields  me  day  and 
night 
Abundant  consolation; 
Thee  I  desire  to  love  and  praise, 
Since  thy  great  love  and  boundless 
grace 
Are  every  thing  unto  me. 

2  Thou  art  the  Way,  thy  Spirit  is 
As  my  Conductor  given; 

In  foU'wing  thee  I  cannot  miss 
The  path  to  life  and  heaven; 
Thy  word  be  my  unerring  guide, 
Preserve  me  lest  I  turn  aside. 
Or  stray  from  thee,  my  Saviour. 

3  Thou  art  the  Truth,  in  thee  I've 

found 

All  that  which  is  essential; 
Without  thee  all  is  empty  sound, 

In  thee  is  strength  substantial: 
O  Truth!  set  me  at  liberty, 
That  I  depend  on  none  but  thee, 

By  whom  I  can  be  healed. 

4  Thou  art  my  Life,  thy  pow'r  divine 

Shall  influence  ev'ry  motion; 
O  may  thy  Spirit  me  incline 

To  true,  unfeign'd  devotion: 
Thus  I  eternal  life  shall  gain, 
And,  till  my  latest  breath,  remain 

A  member  of  thy  body. 

5  Lord  Jesus,  thou  my  Shepherd  art. 
Who  diedst  for  my  transgression; 

When  lost,  I  caus'd  thee  pungent 
smart, 

When  found,  joy  past  expression: 
Ahl  best  of  Shepherds,  ever  keep 
Within  thy  fold  thy  iielpless  sheep, 

Protect  me  from  all  danger. 

6  Thou  art  my  faithful  Friend  in 

need, 
My  flesh  and  bone,  my  Brother; 
Thy  faithfulness  and  love  exceed 
That  of  the  fondest  mother: 


Thou  art  my  Healer  when  I'm  sick, 
My  Cordial  strength'ning  me  when 
weak. 
My  Refuge  in  all  trouble. 

7  O  Lord,  how  very  short  I  fall, 
When  on  thy  praise  I  enter! 

Thou  art,  indeed,  my  All  in  all, 
In  thee  my  wishes  centre: 

Whate'er  I  want,  thou  art  to  me; 

0  let  my  heart  incessantly 
Be  by  thy  love  inspired. 

363.*.     T.  58.     (316.) 
WHAT  peace  divine,  what  perfect 

happiness 
Our  Saviour's  presence  to  our  hearts 

conveys! 
Unto    us   poor   sinners  thereby  is 

given 
A    blessed    antepast    of    bliss    in 

heaven, 

And  lasting  joy. 

2  Although,  dear  Jesus,  we  can't 
see  thy  face. 

We  richly  may  enjoy  thy  love  and 

grace. 
Since  thou  hast  pronounced  those 

souls  thrice  blessed, 
Who,  though  they  do  not  see  thee, 

are  possessed 

Of  faith  in  thee. 

3  Were  we  but  all   desirous,  day 

and  night 

Thee  to  enjoy,  O  what  supreme  de- 
light 

Would  both  soul  and  body  taste  in 
thy  favor! 

We  then  with  all  our  hearts  could 
say,  '  Dear  Saviour, 

Who  is  like  thee!' 

4  Long-suflf'ring,  merciful,  and  kind 

to  be. 
Forgiving  daily  and  abundantly, 
To  heal,  cheer,  and    comfort,  and 

show'r  thy  blessing 
On  us,  with  looks  thy  tender  love 

expressing, 

Is  thy  delight. 


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6  Gracious  Redeemer,  ^ant  to  us 
while  here, 

In  thy  salvation  constantly  to  share, 

May  our  souls  and  senses,  without 
cessation. 

Prompted  by  love  and  need,  for  con- 
solation Unto  thee  look. 

6  Thus  in  communion  may  we  live 
with  thee, 

Happy  like  children,  till  thy  face 
we  see; 

Though,  while  here  we  tarry,  we're 
often  grieved. 

May  we  apply  to  thee  and  be  re- 
lieved In  all  distress. 

364.*     T.  228.     (317.) 

HOW  bright  appears  the  Morning-- 

Star, 
With  grace  and  truth  beyond  com- 
pare. 
The  royal  Root  of  Jesse! 

0  David's  Son,  of  Jacob's  line. 
My  soul's  belov'd,  and  King  benign. 

Thou  cam'st  from  heav'n  to  bless 
me. 
Precious, — gracious, 
Ever  glorious, — and  victorious. 
Is  my  Saviour, 
Nought  but  he  can  please  me  ever. 

2  From  him  descends  abeam  of  joy. 
When  he,  with  a  complacent  eye, 

Beholds  his  needy  creature: 
Immanuel!  my  sov'reign  good. 
Thy  word,  thy  Spirit,  flesh  and  blood 

Renew  my  very  nature. 
Grant  me, — richly, 
Through  thy  merit — to  inherit 
Thy  salvation; 
Hear  my  ardent  supplication. 

3  The  Father  from  eternity 
In  mercy  was  inclin'd  to  me, 

Through  thee,  his  Well-beloved: 
I,  as  a  member  of  thy  bride, 
In  thee,  my  Jesus,  can  confide: 

Thy  love  remains  unmoved. 
Oh!  I — have  joy, 
That  in  heaven, — with  thanksgiv' 

ing, 
Thee  my  Saviour 

1  shall  love  and  praise  for  ever. 


4  Tune  all  your  notes  to  songs  of 

praise. 
If  you  can  earthly  music  raise, ' 

To  join  celestial  concerts; 
Be  Jesus  your  delightful  theme; 
In  him,  and  in  his  saving  name, 

Are  center'd  all  our  comforts; 
Joyful, — awful, 

Be  the  phrases — of  our  praises, 
'Tis  our  duty, 
'Fore  the  Lord  of  bliss  and  beauty. 

5  Before  the  world  I  make  my  boast, 
That  he  in  whom  I  place  my  trust, 

Is  Lord  of  light  and  glory: 
At  last  he'll  bring  me  to  that  place, 
Where  all  the  wonders  of  his  grace 

Shall  lie  disclos'd  before  me; 
Amen! — Be  then  praise  and  bless- 
Never  ceasing,  to  him  given,   [ing. 
Here,  and  by  the  hosts  of  heaven! 

365/     T.  185.     (318.) 
THE  unbounded  love  of  my  Creator 

Heart-felt  gratitude  doth  claim; 
Why  did  Christ  appear  in  human 

nature] 
'Twas  for  me  he  man  became; 
While  the  whole  world's  Saviour  I 

confess  him. 
As  my  own  Redeemer  oftl  trace  him, 
And  his  merits  I  apply 
To  myself  especially. 

2  When    with    him,  my  Lord,  in 

closest  union, 
I  can  all  things  else  forget. 
In  his   fellowship  and  blest  com- 
munion, 
I  heav'n's  bliss  anticipate; 
By  his  presence  he  dispels  all  sad- 
ness, [gladness; 
Filling  my  poor  soul  w4th  joy  and 
Though  I  often  am  to  blame, 
Yet  his  love  is  still  the  same. 

3  When  my  mind  pursues  this  me- 

ditation, 

That  the  all-creating  Word 
Hath  by  his  humanity  and  passion. 

To  God's  image  man  restor'd; 
I  regard  my  body  as  Christ's  temple, 
'Tis  my  aim  to  follow  his  example, 
And  my  vessel,  through  his  grace, 
In  due  honor  to  possess. 


WITH  CHRIST. 


113 


366.*    T.  68.     (319.) 
BLISS  beyond  compare, 
Which  in  Christ  I  share! 

He's  my  only  joy  and  treasure; 

Tasteless  is  all  worldly  pleasure, 
When  in  Christ  I  share 
Bliss  beyond  compare. 

2  Jesus  is  my  joy. 
Therefore  blest  am  I. 

O!  his  mercy  is  unbounded, 
All  my  hope  on  him  is  grounded; 

Jesus  is  my  joy. 

Therefore  blest  am  I. 

3  When  the  Lord  appears, 
This  my  spirit  cheers; 

When,  his  love  to  me  revealing. 
He,  the  Sun  of  grace,  with  healing 

In  his  beams  appears, 

This  my  spirit  cheers. 

4  Then  all  grief  is  drown'd; 
Pure  delight  is  found, 

Joy  and  peace  in  his  salvation, 
Heav'nly  bliss  and  consolation. 
Ey'ry  grief  is  drown'd 
Where  such  bliss  is  found. 

367.*     T.  4.     (320.) 
LORD  Jesus,  my  pray'r 
Is,  while  I  am  here, 
In  union  to  be  [bly. 

With  thee  and  thy  people  insepara- 

2  Concern'd  for  more  grace 
And  true  happiness; 
Intent  evermore. 

Tore  thee  to  be  contrite,  and  lowly 
and  poor. 

3  O  were  my  whole  mind 
And  spirit  inclin'd 

To  show  forth  thy  praise, — To  serve 
thee  with  gladness,  and  walk 
in  thy  ways! 

4  If  question'd  by  thee: 
*  Say,  lovest  thou  me]' 

I  own  I  shall  prove — deficient,  O 
Lord,  yet  thou  know'st  that  I 
love. 

5  John's  portion  so  blest, 
To  lean  on  thy  breast, 

Be  mine,  till  with  thee,      [shall  be. 
When  time  is  no  more,  1  for  ever 
L2 


368.*     T.  159.     (321.) 

'TIS  the  most  blest  and  needful  part 

To  have  in  Christ  a  share. 
And  to  commit  our  way  and  heart 

Unto  his  faithful  care; 
This  done,  our  steps  are  safe  and 

sure. 
Our   hearts'    desires    are   render'd 

pure. 
And  nought  can  pluck  us  from  his 

hand. 
Which  leads  us  to  the  end. 

2  Nought  in  this  world  affords  true 

rest. 
But  Christ's  atoning  blood; 
This  purifies  the  guilty  breast, 

And  reconciles  to  God: 
Hence  flows  unfeigned  love  to  him 
Who  came  lost  sinners  to  redeem. 
And  Christ  our    Saviour  doth  ap- 
pear 
Daily  to  us  more  dear. 

3  My  only  joy  and  comfort  here 
Is  Jesus'  death  and  blood; 

I  with  this  passport  can  appear 

Before  the  throne  of  God: 
Admitted  to  the  realms  of  bliss, 

1  then  shall  see  him  as  he  is. 
Where  countless  pardon'd  sinners 

meet. 
Adoring  at  his  feet. 

369.*     T.  14.     (322.) 

THY  child  so  minded  ever  keep, 
Let  me  know  nought  beside 

Thee,  who  wast  slain  me  to  redeem, 
Thee,  Jesus  crucified. 

2  0  may  we.  Saviour,  step  for  step., 
Bear  thee  sweet  company. 

Thus  will,  whate'er  we  undertake, 
An  act  of  worship  be. 

3  May  we  to  thee  in  all  our  wants 
Child-like  still  closer  fly. 

Directing     still     throughout     our 
course. 
By  faith  to  thee  our  eye. 

4  Although  but  little  we  can  do. 
Yet  'tis  our  hearts'  desire, 

To  do  that,  which  aflfords  thee  joy, 
More  we  do  not  require. 


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370.*     T.  206.     (323.) 

THOU  Lamb  once  slain,  :11: 
Whose  love  the  same 
Doth  still  abide, 
Though  oft  severely  tried; 

1  am  no  longer  mine  :||: — but  thine. 
Bought  with  a  price; — As  sacrifice 
Accept  the  whole 

Of  spirit,  body,  soul.  :11: 

2  My  King  benign!  :||: 
I'd  fain  be  thine; 

Not  any  thing, 

No  smallest  hankering. 

Cause  me  while  here  I  stay. 

My  dearest  Lord,  from  thee  :||: 

To  stray; 

No,  may  each  breath — Exalt  thy 

death. 
And  sing  thy  praise 
For  thy  unbounded  grace.  :I|: 

371.*     T.  36.     (324.) 

0  LET  thy  countenance,  most  lov- 
ing Saviour, 

Shine  on  me  day  and  night,  and 
let  me  ever 

Have  of  thy  presence,  and  thy  gra- 
cious dealing 

A  tender  feeling. 

2  That  soul  and  body,  on  thy  merit 

feeding. 
May  daily  be  from  grace  to  grace 

proceeding, 
With   thee   at   peace,  in  tend'rest 

love's  communion, 

And  perfect  union. 

372.     T.  14.     (325.) 

JESUS,  my  Saviour,  full  of  grace, 
Be  thou  my  heart's  delight, 

Remain  my  fav'rite  theme  always, 
My  joy  by  day  and  night. 

3  Hungry  and  thirsty  after  thee, 
May  I  be  found  each  hour; 

Humble  in  heart,  and  constantly 
Supported  by  thy  pow'r. 

3  May  thy  blest  Spirit  to  my  heart, 
Throughout  my  future  race, 

True  faith  and  constancy  impart, 
To  live  ujito  thy  praise. 


4  The  myst'ry  of  redeeming  love 

Be  ever  dear  to  me: 
Till  I  shall  once  in  heav'n  above 

For  ever  dwell  with  thee. 

373.  T.  14.     (326.) 

0  DEAREST  Lord,  take  thou  my 
heart! 

Wliere  can  such  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love, 

As  I  have  found  in  thee! 

2  If  there's  a  fervor  in  my  soul, 
And  fervor  sure  there  is. 

It  shall  be  quite  at  thy  control. 
To  serve  thee  only  rise. 

3  'Tis  vain   in   earthly  things  for 

bliss 
To  seek,  none  can  be  found, 
Till  Jesus  Christ  our  object  is; 
In  him  true  joys  abound. 

4  'Tis  heav'n  on  earth  to  taste  his 

love, 
To  feel  his  quick'ning  grace; 
And  all  the  bliss  I  seek  above, 
Is  to  behold  his  face. 

374.  T.  14.     (327.) 

'TIS  heav'n  on  earth  by  faith  to  see 
Thy  face,  my  gracious  Lord; 

The  noblest,  most  substantial  joys 
Thy  cheering  smiles  afford. 

2  Thou  say'st,  dear  Jesus,  all  thy 

saints. 
Who  love  thy  face  to  see, 
Shall  have,  while  in  this  vale  of 

tears. 
Kind  visits  oft  from  thee. 

3  O  let  my  soul  with  thee  converse. 
Who  art  my  chief  delight; 

For  the  whole  world  can't  ease  my 
heart. 
If  banish'd  from  thy  sight. 

375.  T.  79.     (328.) 
0  JESUS,  everlasting  God, 
Who  hast  for  sinners  shed  thy  blood 

Upon  mount  Calvary, 
And  finish'd  there  redemption's  toil; 
Thus  I  became  thy  happy  spoil: 

All  praise  and  glory  be  to  thee! 


WITH  CHRIST. 


115 


2  Fain  would  I  think  upon  thy  pain, 
Would  find  therein  my  life  and  gain, 

And  firmly  fix  my  heart 
Upon  thy  wounds  and  dying  love; 
Nor  ever  more  from  thee  remove. 

Till  from  this  world  I  shall  d  epart. 

3  The  more  through  grace  myself  I 

know, 
The  more  inclin'd  I  am  to  bow 

In  faith  beneath  thy  cross, 
To  trust  in  thy  atoning  blood. 
And  look  to  thee  for  ev'ry  good, 
Yea,  count  all  earthly  gain  but 
loss. 

376.     T.  90.     (329.) 

THOU  hidden  Source  of  calm  re- 
pose! 
Thou  all-sufficient  love  divine! 
My  help  and  refuge  from  my  foes, 
.Secure  I  am,  for  thou  art  mine: 
Thou  art  my  fortress,  strength,  and 

tow'r. 
My  trust  and  portion  evermore. 

2  Jesus,  my  All  in  all  thou  art, 
My  rest  in  toil,  my  ease  in  pain, 

The  balm  to  heal  my  broken  heart, 

In  storms  my  peace,  in  loss  my 

gain; 

My  joy  beneath  the  tyrant's  frown. 

In  shame  my  glory  and  my  crown. 

3  In  want  my  plentiful  supply. 

In  weakness  my  almigrhty  pow'r; 
In  bonds  my  perfect  liberty. 

My  refuge  in  temptation's  hour; 
My  comfort  'midst  all   grief  and 

thrall. 
My  life  in  death,  my  All  in  all. 

377.     T.  22.     (331.) 

'TIS  through  the  grace  thou  dost 

bestow, 
0  Lord,  that  I  thy  goodness  know; 
Grant  that  I  in  humility 
For  evermore  may  cleave  to  thee. 
2  The  privilege  to  be  with  Christ 
In  union,  can't  enough  be  priz'd; 
Since  I'm  the  purchase  of  his  blood. 
Grant  me  this  privilege,  0  God! 


378.  T.79.     (330.) 

0  THAT  we  could  for  ever  sit 
With  Mary,  at  our  Saviour's  feet, 

Be  this  our  happy  choice! 
Our  only  care,  delight  and  bliss,  _ 
Our  joy,  our  heav'n  on  earth  be  this, 

To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  cheer- 
ing voice. 
2  0  may  his  love  our  hearts  inspire. 
Nought  else  on  earth  may  we  de- 
sire, 

Nought  else  in  heav'n  above; 
Let  earth  and  all  its  trifles  go. 
Give  us,  0  Lord!  thy  grace  to  know, 

Give  us  to  feel  thy  precious  love. 

379.  T.  146.     (332.) 

0  WHAT  is  Christ  to  me! 

Who  hath  for  my  diseases 
Found  out  a  remedy. 

And  ev'ry  grief  appeases; 
My  ever  faithful  Friend, 

My  Confidant  most  true. 
On  whom  I  can  depend. 

In  joy  and  sorrow  too. 

380.*     T.  230.     (334.) 

BE  our  comfort  which  ne'er  faileth, 
When  any  trial  us  assaileth, 
Or  when  we're  needlessly  distrest; 
Jesus,  show  on  each  occasion. 
That  thou  our  strength  art,  and  sal- 
vation. 
Our  shield,  our  hiding-place  and 
rest: 

0  may  we  constantly 
Look  up  by  faith  to  thee, 
Who  redeem''d  us: 

And  daily  prove 

That  thou  art  love. 

Till  we  shall  be  with  thee  above. 

381.*     T.79.     (333.) 

CAN  any  contemplation 
Compare  with  that  sensation, 
0  Christ,  that  we  are  thine! 
That  our  names  on  the  pages 
Are  written,  where  the  wages 

1  Are  enter'd  of  thy  love  divine. 


116 


HAPPINESS  OF 


382.    T.  167. 

MOMENTS  of  ecstatic  pleasure, 

When  I  feel  thee,  Saviour,  mine! 
What  is  this  world's  joy  or  treasure 

To  the  thought,  that  I  am  thine? 
Earthly  dreams  of  vain  enjoyment 

Cannot  sooth  the  watchful  soul: 
Joy  and  grief,  rest  and  employment, 

Sacred  be  to  thee  the  whole! 

383.*     T.  185.     (336.) 

BETH  AN  Y,  0  peaceful  habitation. 

Blessed  mansion,  lov'd  abode! 
There  my  Lord  had  oft  his  resting 
station. 
Converse  held  in  friendly  mood; 
With  that  bliss  which  Mary  highly 

savor'd, 
I  could  wish  this  day  still  to  be 

favor'd; 
But  thy  presence  makes  to  me 
Ev'ry  place  a  Bethany. 


384.*     T.  244.     (335.) 

THOUGH  we  can't  see  our  Saviour 

With  these  our  mortal  eyes, 
Our  faith,  which  tastes  his  favor, 

The  want  of  sight  supplies: 
Our  hearts  can  feel  him  near, 

So  that  to  us  'tis  clear, 
His  presence  is  as  certain 

As  if  we  saw  him  here. 

385.    T.  586.     (337.) 

W^HEN  Christ  our  Saviour  lives 
and  dwell eth 

In  us,  0  what  consummate  bliss! 
This  from  our  hearts  all  gloom  dis- 
pelleth. 

Our  life  of  heav'n  a  foretaste  is. 
Lord  Jesus,  hear  our  supplication! 
Let  all  of  us  in  ev'ry  station, 
Be  truly  join'd  to  thee, 
Until  eternally 
Thy  face  we  see. 


XIX.   The  Happiness  of  Children  of  God. 


386.*    T.  114.    (338.) 
JESUS,  my  King,   thy  kind  and 

gracious  sceptre  [me: 

Assuageth  ev'ry  grief  that  burdens 
When  I  with  all  my  heart  apply  to 

thee,  [Preceptor; 

Then  thy  peace-giving  Spirit's  my 
Thy  comforts  so  refresh  and  cheer 

my  heart, 
That  fear  and    restlessness  must 

soon  depart. 

2  The  gifts  of  Christ  are  so  inesti- 
mable. 

That  all  the  world  nought  equal  can 
afford; 

What  are  the  treasures  which  the 
worldlings  hoard? 

To  comfort  weary  souls  they  are 
not  able; 

But  Jesus  can  and  doth  abundantly; 

All  earthly  joys  will  fail,  but  never 
he. 


3  How  highly  blest,  how  happy  is 

the  spirit, 

WTiich,  weary  of  self-working,  inly 
mourns. 

And  unto  him  for  aid  and  succour 
turns! 

The  humble  ev'ry  good  from  him 
inherit; 

He  to  the  troubled  soul  imparteth 
ease. 

Restoring  to  the  wounded  con- 
science peace. 

4  That  which  the  law  could  have 

imparted  never,  [grace; 

Is  then  produc'd  alone   by  Jesus' 

This  is  the  source  of  genuine  holi- 
ness: 

This  changes  and  refornis  our  whole 
behavior; 

From  strength  to  strength,  from 
grace  to  grace  led  on,       [run. 

We  safe  proceed,  until  our  race  is 


CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


117 


5  0  may  I  look  to  Christ  without 

cessation! 
Come  visit  me,   thou  Day-spring 

from  on  high, 
That  in  thy  light  the  light  I  may 

espy, 
On  grace   depending  as   my  sole 

foundation; 
Confirm   my  faith,   grant  that  no 

fault  in  me 
May  intercept  the  light  that  beams 

from  thee. 

6  Thou  Source  of  love,  I  rest  in 

thy  embraces. 
Thou    art    alone    my    everlasting 

Peace! 
My  only  treasure  is  thy  boundless 

grace; 
'Tis  heav'n  on  earth  to  live  upon 

thy  mercies; 
And  since  in  thee  all  happiness  I 

find, 
I  seek  nought  else  to  satisfy  my 

mind. 


387.*     T.  115.     (339.) 

HOW  great  the  bliss  to  be  a  sheep 
of  Jesus, 

And  to  be  guided  by  his  Shepherd- 
staff! 

Earth's  greatest  honors  are,  how- 
e'er  they  please  us. 

To  this  compar'd,  but  vain  and 
empty  chaff: 

Yea,  what  this  world  can  never 
give, 

May,  through  the  Shepherd's  grace, 
each  needy  sheep  receive. 

2  Here  is  a  pasture  rich  and  never- 
failing, 

Here  living  waters  in  abundance 
flow; 

None  can  conceive  the  grace  with 
them  prevailing, 

Who  Jesus'  Shepherd-voice  obey 
and  know; 

He  banisheth  all  fear  and  strife, 

And  leads  them  gently  on  to  ever- 
lasting life. 


3  Whoe'er  would  spend  his  days  in 
lasting  pleasure. 

Must  come  to  Christ,  and  join  his 
flock  with  speed; 

Here  is  a  feast  prepar'd,  rich  be- 
yond measure. 

The  world  meanwhile  on  empty 
husks  must  feed: 

Those  sheep  may  share  in  ev'ry 
good. 

Whose  Shepherd  doth  possess  the 
treasuries  of  God. 

388.*     T.  164.     (340.) 

O  DAYS  of  solid  happiness, 

O  antepast  of  heaven! 
When,    in    th'    accepted   time   of 
grace. 

We  know  our  sins  forgiven: 
Cleans'd  in  the  precious  flood 
Of  Christ's  atoning  blood, 
Enjoying  in  our  hearts  by  faith 
The   blessings    purchas'd    by  his 
death. 

2  The  peace  of  God  then  fills  the 
soul. 

And  heals  the  wounded  spirit; 
The   broken    heart   is   then   made 
By  virtue  of  his  merit;     [whole, 
Yea,  his  sweet  looks  of  grace 
Convey  such  happiness. 
That  we,  in  his  redeeming  love. 
Anticipate  the  bliss  above. 

3  But  why  do  tears,  grief  and  dis- 

tress 
Sometimes  allay  our  gladness. 
And,  though  we've  tasted  pard'ning 
grace. 
Still  often  cause  us  sadness"? 
Because  we  can't  forget 
Our  former  wretched  state, 
And  that  the  grace  on  us  bestow'd 
Cost  Jesus  ev'ry  drop  of  blood. 

4  When  thus  we  contemplate  the 
It  fills  us  with  amazement,     [cost, 

W^e  take  it  prostrate  in  the  dust, 
With  joy,  yet  deep  abasement; 
For  all  that  we  possess 
Is  undeserved  grace, 
By  torments  on  the  cross  procur'd. 
When  he  for  rebels  death  endur'd. 


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HAPPINESS  OF 


5  How  pleasant  is  our  lot,  yea  good 
And  great  beyond  expression! 

ror,havingcleans'dusbyhisblood, 

He  bears  us  with  compassion, 
Applies  his  healing  pow'r 
To  us  each  day  and  hour: 
Yea,  we  in  Him  redemption  have 
In  death  itself  and  in  the  grave. 

6  And  this  at  last  our  theme  shall 

be, 
When,  call'd  to  see  our  Saviour, 
We  join  the  glorious  company 
Around  his  throne  for  ever; 
Then  we  in  highest  strain 
Shall  praise  the  Lamb  once  slain. 
Who  hath  redeem'd  us  by  his  blood. 
And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to 
God. 


3  If  thoii  through  thorny  paths  wilt 
lead  me, 
I'll     simply   trust    in    thee,    O 
Lord; 

The  clouds  at  thy  command  must 
feed  me, 
And  rocks  must  drink  to  me  af- 
ford: 
In  thy  kind  leadings  acquiescing, 
I'm  sure  to  meet  with  nought  but 
blessing; 
If  I  have  thee,  it  doth  suffice: 
I  know  that  souls  to  bliss  created, 
Who  shall  to  glory  be  translated, 
Must    humbled  be  before   they 
rise. 


T.  218.     (341.) 
I,  most  gracious 


389. 

HOW  blest  am 
Saviour, 

When  filled  with  thy  sacred  love! 
With  grief  oppress'd,  I  seek  thy 
favor. 
And  thy  reviving  bounty  prove: 
The  dismal  clouds  of  night  must 

vanish, 
W^hen  joys  divine  my  heart  replen- 
ish. 
While  I  recline  upon  thy  breast: 
Ah,  then  I  find  on  earth  my  heaven; 
Such  comforts  to  all  those  are  given, 
Who  seek  in  thee  their  peace  and 
rest. 

2  If  my  sin's  burden  would   op- 
press me. 
Or  legal  thunders  me  affright, 
Or  fear  of  death  and  hell  distress 
me, 
By  faith  to  thee  I  take  my  flight: 
In  thee  I  always  find  protection, 
'Gainst  Satan's  darts  and  sin's  in- 
fection. 
Thou  art  my  Shield  and  Hiding- 
place; 
Though  foes  should  join  in  combi- 
nation. 
Who   shall    condemn"?     Lord    my 
salvation. 
My  confidence  is  in  thy  grace. 


4  Friend  of  my  soul!  O  how  con- 
tented 
Am  I,  when  leaning  upon  thee! 
By  sin  I  am  no  more  tormented, 
Since  thou  dost  ai4-and  comfort 
me. 

0  may  the  heart-reviving  feeling 

1  have  of  thy  most  gracious  deal- 

ings 

A  foretaste  yield  of  joys  above. 
I  scorn,  vain  world,  thy  adulation, 
For  Jesus  is  my  delectation. 

And  I'm  an  object  of  his  love. 


390.*     T.  582.     (342.) 

JESUS,  thou  hast  reveal'd 

Thyself  to  me  by  faith. 
And  to  my  heart  made  manifest 

Thy    wounds,    thy    blood    and 
death. 

Thy  name  and  cross  alone 

To  me  can  comfort  yield. 
Since  I  thereby,  as  thy  reward, 

To  God  am  reconcil'd. 

2  My  soul,  though  deeply  bow'd, 
Is  cheered  by  thy  grace. 

Now  I  no  more  need  toil  and  strive 
In  search  of  happiness; 
But  am  assur'd  that  thou 
Hast  all  my  sins  forgiv'n, 

And  by  thy  painful  death  for  me 
Procured  life  and  heav'n. 


CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


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3  Thou  who  didst  love  me  first, 
Teach  me  to  trust  in  thee 

Unshaken,  till  I  thee  above 
Shall  praise  eternally: 
Ev'n  here  thou  art  ray  song-, 
Thy  grace  doth  richly  claim. 

That  thy  church  militant  on  earth 
Give  glory  to  thy  name. 

4  Unfeigned  thanks  receive, 
For  thy  unbounded  grace, 

From  us,  who  in  thy  name  believe, 
And  wish  to  walk  thy  ways; 
And  who  are  bound  to  thee, 
Because  thou  hast  us  gain'd. 

And  for  us,  by  thy  precious  blood, 
Eternal  bliss  obtain'd. 

5  The  merits  of  thy  death 
Each  day  to  us  apply, 

And  grant,  that  to  the   throne  of 
grace 

We  boldly  may  draw  nigh; 

That  we  may  mercy  find. 

And  help  in  time  of  need; 
Thus  shall  we,  by  thy  Spirit  led. 

From  grace  to  grace  proceed. 

6  Thy  cross  and  saving  name 
We  freely  will  confess. 

Thy  gospel  we  will  spread  on  earth, 
And  sound  thy  matchless  praise; 
To  all  mankind  point  out 
Thee,  our  incarnate  God, 

Who  hast  redeem'd  us  from   the 
fall 
By  thy  atoning  blood. 

391.*     T.  U.     (343.) 

BLEST  are  they,  supremely  blest. 
Who,  of  Jesus'  grace  possest. 
Cleave  to  him  by  living  faith, 
Till  they  shall  resign  their  breath. 

2  One  with  Christ  their  Head  they 

share 
Happiness  beyond  compare; 
Since  on  him  their  hopes  they  build, 
He  is  their  Reward  and  Shield. 

3  Though  all  earthly  joys  be  fled. 
If  in  him  they  trust  indeed, 

He  will  be  their  constant  Friend, 
And  protect  them  to  the  end. 


4  If  to  Jesus  they  appeal. 
When  their  faith  and  courage  fail. 
He  assures  them  of  his  love, 
Doth  their  strength  in  weakness 

prove. 

5  They  who  simply  to  him  cleave. 
From  his  fulness  grace  receive; 
And  throughout  their  mortal  days, 
Their  employment  is  his  praise. 

6  Jesus  wipes  away  their  tears, 
And  alleviates  all  their  cares; 
They   in    truth,   with    heart    and 

voice. 
Evermore  in  Christ  rejoice. 


392.*     T.  166.     (344.) 

WITH  grateful  hearts  we  all  de- 
clare. 

That  in  Christ's  congregation 
We     may    substantial     blessings 
share. 

Since  he  is  our  Salvation; 
And  he  requires  of  us,  that  we. 

Deeply  abas'd  before  him. 
Stir  up  each  other  heartily 

To  love,  and  to  adore  him. 

2  The  grace  is  great,  unspeakable, 

The  privilege  unbounded. 
That  we,  although  deserving  hell, 

By  sin  most  deeply  wounded. 
Are  by  the  virtue  of  Christ's  death 

From  sin's  pollution  cleared. 
And,  cleaving  unto  him  by  faith, 

Are  one  with  him  declared! 


393.     T.  590.     (345.) 

JESUS,  whose  hands  once  pierc'd 
with  nails 

Were  stretch'd  upon  the  wood; 
Out  of  whose  wounds  in  plenteous 
streams 

Flow'd  the  atoning  blood: 
How  safely  rests  a  weary  child. 

Who  keeps  thee.  Lord,  in  view; 
Let  unbelief  say  what  it  will, 

This  is  for  ever  true. 


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HAPPINESS  OF 


2  The  more  the  Lamb  of  God  we 

view, 
The  more  we  walk  in  light; 
His  gracious  presence  doth  dispel 

Sin's  dark  and  dismal  night: 
The  cheering  beams  which  Christ 
the  Sun 
Of  righteousness  displays, 
Enkindle  many  a  lifeless  heart, 
And  love  unfeigned  raise. 

3  Is  there  a  thing  that  moves  and 

breaks 

A  heart  as  hard  as  stone. 
That  warms  a  heart  as  cold  as  ice? 

'Tis  Jesus'  blood  alone: 
This  precious  balm  can  truly  cheer 

And  heal  the  wounded  soul; 
What  multitudes  of  broken  hearts 

This  stream  of  life  makes  whole! 

4  Hark,  0  my  soul,  what  sing  the 

choirs 
Around  the  glorious  throne] 
Hark!  'The  Lamb  slain'  for  ever- 
more 
Sounds  in  the  sweetest  tone; 
The  elders   there  cast  down  their 
crowns. 
And  all,  in  endless  day, 
Sing  praise  to  him  who  shed  his 
blood, 
And  wash'd  their  guilt  away. 

5  This,  while  on  earth,  we  will  de- 

clare 
Cheerful,  in  our  degree. 
That  through  Christ's  all-atoning 
blood 
Each  soul  may  happy  be. 
But  thou,  0  Lord!  make  ev'ry  day 

Thy  grace  to  us  more  sweet. 
Till  we  behold  thy  pierced  side. 
And  worship  at  thy  feet. 

394.     T.  132.     (34G.) 

0  IF  the  Lamb  had  not  been  slain. 
To  save  us  from  perdition. 

And  everlasting  life  to  gain. 
What  had  been  our  condition] 

But  since  poor  sinners  favor'd  are 

To  have  a  Friend  so  very  dear, 
We  cannot  but  be  happy. 


2  With  all  our  errors  and  mistakes 
He  bears,  and  loves  us  dearly; 

A  contrite  soul  He  ne'er  forsakes, 
That  acteth  but  sincerely. 

When  the  whole   heart  to  him  is 
giv'n. 

We  have  a  foretaste  here  of  heav'n, 
In  fellowship  with  Jesus. 

3  When  we  have  fail'd,  and  deeply 
mourn 

That  we  the  Spirit  grieved; 
And  to  our  Lord  for  comfort  turn, 

We  quickly  are  relieved: 
Whene'er   we    say,   with   humble 
shame, 
'  Lord    Jesus,   I   have   been   to 
blame,' 
He  saith,  '  Thou  art  forgiven.' 

4  As  pardon'd  sinners  we  rejoice, 
With  Jesus'  congregation; 

Above  all  other  things  we  prize 
His  bitter  death  and  passion; 

His  wounds,  his  tears,  and  bloody 
sweat. 

We  bear  in  mind,  nor  can  forget 
His  unexampled  mercy. 

395.     T.  115. 

0  HAPPY  days,  days  mark'd  with 

solid  blessing. 
In  converse  spent   with   our   best 

friend  below! 
Then  streams  of  heav'nly  comfort, 

rich,  unceasing 
From  Jesus'  wounds  and  merits  to 

us  flow; 
Thus  we  for  his  appearance  wait: 
When  we  shall  rest  with  him,  our 

joy  will  be  complete. 

2  Meanwhile    our   lot   is  fall'n  in 

pleasant  places, 
A  goodly  heritage  we  have  indeed: 
The  Lamb  to  follow  and  show  forth 

his  praises. 
And  in  his  footsteps  with  his  flock 

to  tread. 
May  we,  by  nothing  drawn  aside, 
Maintain    our  part  with  him,  and 

with  his  chosen  bride. 


CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


121 


3  Accept  us  as  we  are,  though  poor 

and  needy, 
0   Lord,    and    sanctify  us  by  thy 

grace; 
That  we,  as   vessels   for  thy  use 

made  ready. 
In  word  and  deed  thy  sacred  name 

may  praise. 
And  care  in  true  simplicity, 
As  thine  espoused  souls,  for  what 

belongs  to  thee. 

4  How  precious  are  thy  thoughts, 

beloved  Saviour, 
Thy  thoughts  of  peace  o'er  us,  the 

sum  how  great! 
Already  here  we  in  thy  sight  find 

favor,  [ticipate: 

In  thy  sweet  nearness  heav'n  an- 
And  ohi  what  bliss  awaits  us  there, 
Where  we  with  the  redeem'd  shall 

in  thy  glory  share. 

5  But  since  none  these  great  pro- 
mises inherit, 

But  they  who  here  are  purified  in 
heart, 

From  all  defilement  of  the  flesh  and 
spirit 

Cleanse  us,  to  us  true  holiness  im- 
part. 

That  we  ourselves  to  thee  may  yield, 

Till  thy  whole  counsel  be  in  each  of 
us  fulfiU'd. 

396.     T.  594. 

WHAT  peace  divine,  unutterable, 
When  we  with  Christ  our  God  con- 
verse! 
No  angel's  tongue  t' express  is  able, 
What  feels  a  sinner  free  from  curse; 
Such  bliss  t'  enjoy  in  all  its  meaning 
Implies,  our  sinful  hearts  to  know, 
And  by  the  holy  Spirit's  training 
Before  the  cross  of  Christ  to  bow. 

2  From  thence  true  heav'nly  life 
deriving, 

f'ith   cleansing   pow'r  from  sin's 
each  stain, 
Partakers  of  his  grace  reviving, 
Within  us  all  is  born  again; 
We  hunger  then  for  food  substan- 
,       tial, 
I         M 


And   thirst   for   life's   exhaustless 
stream,  [tial; 

In  Christ  we  find  all  things  essen- 
And  he  abides  our  bliss  supreme. 

3  Thrice  happy  they,  who  by  ex- 
perience 
Have  known  this  change  from  death 
to  life,  [patience, 

Who  look  to  him  with  faith    and 
While   pilgrims   in  this  world   of 
strife:  [salvation. 

His  blood-bought  grace  and  full 
Their  solace  prove,  while  here  be- 
low, [probation, 
And  when  complete  their  faith's 
To  see  his  face  with  joy  they  go. 

39T.     T.  70. 
OUR  lot  how  blessed! 
How  great  the  happiness 
By  us  possessed! 
With  Jesus'  flock  of  grace 
To  feed  upon  his  death  and  merit, 
And  thus  be  render'd  with  him  one 
spirit. 

2  He  sought  and  found  us. 
Who  far  from  him  had  stray'd. 
With  love-cords  bound  us. 
And  to  his  flock  us  led: 

This  causes  us  with  exultation 
To  joy  in  him  and  in  his  salvation. 

3  The  aim  and  purpose 
We  all  know  well,  why  he 
In  mercy  chose  us: 

'Tis  our  high  destiny, 
That  we,  from  world   and  sin  es- 
tranged, [changed. 
Into    his    image    be    form'd    and 

4  Though  we  are  feeble, 
We  humbly  trust,  his  grace 
Will  us  enable 

To  live  unto  his  praise. 
May  we  be  still  in  spirit  poorer, 
And  make  our  calling  and  election 
,«tirer. 

J,^'    398.     T.  14.     (347.) 
AMAZING  grace!  (how  sweet  the 
sound!) 

That  sav'd  a  wretch  like  me; 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 

Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 


122 


HAPPINESS  OF  CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart 

to  fear, 
And  grace  my  fears  reliev'd; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear 
The  hour  I  first  believ'd! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils  and 

snares, 
I  am  already  come; 
'Tis   grace  hath    brought  me  safe 

thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  The  Lord  hath  promisM  good  to 

me, 
His  word  my  hope  secures; 
He  will  my  Shield  and  Portion  be 
As  long  as  life  endures. 

5  Yes,  when  this  flesh  and  heart 

shall  fail, 
And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 

1  shall  possess,  within  the  vail, 

A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

399.*     T.  97.     (352.) 
MY  All  in  all,  my  faithful  Friend! 
Upon  whose  mercy  I  depend; 
Than  aught  in  earth  or  heav'n  more 

dear; 
My  Paschal  Lamb  from  year  to  year; 
My  Shield,  my  Rock,  my  Polar-star, 

my  Guide,  [abidel 

Thou  art  my  God,  and  ever  shalt 

2  When  doubts  and  fears,  a  gloomy 

band. 
Beset  my  soul  on  ev'ry  hand: 
When  fails  my  strength,  and  ev'n 

the  light 
Of  reason  seems  immers'd  in  night. 
Thee,  the  great  Counsellor  I  still 

can  trace. 
Unsearchable  in  wisdom,  pow'r  and 

grace. 

3  Since  thou  to  me  didst  being  give. 
And  bad'st  me  for  thy  service  live. 
Mete  thou  my  few  remaining  hours. 
Thy  staff  support  my  failing  pow'rs; 
Inspire  each  thought  and  word,  and 

let  my  race 
Be  run  in  righteousness  before  thy 
face. 

4  And  should  I  longer  journey  here, 
O  grant  me  oft,  the  way  to  cheer, 


To  view  from  Calv'ry's  sacred  brow, 
Fair  Salem's  tow'rs,  whose  builder 

Thou! 
That  city,  where  thou  dwell'st  as 

Lamb  and  Light: 
Thus  shall  no  danger  my  weak  soul 

affright. 

5  When,  all  my  labors  o'er,  in  faith 
Upon  the  merits  of  thy  death, 

1  humbly  claim  the  free  reward, 
Purchas'd    by    thee,    my  gracious 

Lord, 
Ev'n  then  thou  knpw'st,  my  glory 

and  my  crown 
Thou  Jesus  shalt  abide,  and  thou 

alone. 

400,     T.  22.     (348.) 
MY    Saviour   left  his  throne,  and 

came 
From  guilt  lost  sinners  to  redeem, 
That  they  might  have  their  sins  for- 

giv'n. 
And    find    in  him  their  peace  and 

heav'n. 

2  Daily  may  I  from  thee  receive 
That  peace  the  world  can  never  give, 
Since  thou,  upon  the  cross's  tree. 
By  death  hast  gain'd  that  peace  for 

me. 

3  Lord,  I  am  thine,  O  take  me  now, 

1  in  the  dust  before  thee  bow, 
Asham'd,  that  I  no  sooner  ran 
To  thee,  the  Saviour  of  lost  man. 

401.     T.  205. 
HAPPINESS,  thou  lovely  name, 
Where's  thy  seat,  O  tell  me  where? 
Learning,  pleasure,wealth  and  fame, 
All  confess  '  It  is  not  here:' — 
Jesus  crucified  to  know, 
This  alone  is  bliss  below; 
Him  to  see,  adore  and  love, 
Shall  be  perfect  bliss  above. 

402.*     T.4.     (349.) 
DEAR  Lord,  when  I  trace 
The  offers  of  grace 
Received   from   thee, — Thy  draw- 
ings of  love  from  my  first  in- 
fancy: 

2  I  fall  at  thy  feet; 
Thy  mercy's  so  great, 


GRATITUDE  FOR  OUR  SALVATION. 


123 


I'm  lost  in  amaze: — Thy  love  and 
forbearance  all  thought  far  sur- 
pass. 

3  I  now  wish  to  be 

Devoted  to  thee, 

Who  for  me  hast  died; — Grant  that 

I  may  serve  thee,  and  in  thee 

abide. 


0 


403.*     T.  83.     (351.) 

Christ's      happy 


REJOICE, 

sheep! 

For  your  Shepherd  will  for  ever 
You,  his  flock,  in  safety  keep; 

You  are  objects  of  his  favor: 
Only  fast  unto  him  cleave. 
You  he'll  ne'er  forsake  nor  leave. 


XX.     Gratitude  of  the  Heart  for  the  Incarnation^ 
Passion  and  Death  of  Christ, 


404,*     T.  119.     (353.) 

THANKS  and  praise,  :|j: 

Jesus,  unto  thee  are  due; 

O  accept  our  adoration. 

For  the  blessings  wiiich  accrue 

From  thy  human  life  and  passion; 

May  our  hearts  and  lips  with  one 

accord 
Praise  thee.  Lord!  :[|: 

2  For  thy  death  :I|: 

Thou  art  worthy.  Lamb  of  God, 
That  our  lives  and  whole  demeanor 
Praise  thee,  yea  each  drop  of  blood 
Be  devoted  to  thy  honor. 
And  our  souls  uninterruptedly 
Cleave  to  thee.  :||: 

3  0  how  great  :||: 

Are  the  blessinors  we  derive 
From  the  fulness  of  our  Saviour! 
They  who  him  by  faith  receive. 
And  desire  to  taste  his  favor, 
From  this  source  may  freely  take 

always 
Grace  for  grace,  :[!: 

4  Ah  remain,  :!]: 

Ah  remain  our  highest  Good! 
In  our  liearts,  dear  suiT'ring  Saviour, 
Shed  thy  dying  love  abroad; 
This  will  rule  our  whole  behavior; 
Us  with  love  inspire,  till  we  shall  be. 
Lord,  with  thee.  :||: 


405.*     T.  14.     (355.) 

0  JESUS,  for  thy  matchless  love, 
Accept  our  warmest  praise; 

Since  thou  didst  leave  thy  throne 
above. 
To  save  a  sinful  race. 

2  Thanks  for  thy  sufF'rings,  tears, 

and  cries. 
And  groans  in  thy  distress; 
The  source  of  never-fading  joys, 
And  endless  happiness. 

3  Thanks  for  thy  thirst,  O  Prince 

of  Peace, 
When  hanging  on  the  tree; 
What  a  divine  refreshment  this 
To  souls  athirst  for  thee! 

4  Thanks  for  thy  last  heart-piercing 

cry. 
And  meritorious  death: 
Grant  we  may  all  on  thee  rely, 
And  live  a  life  of  faith. 

406.     T.  14.     (354.) 

TO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 

Awake  the  sacred  song! 
0  may  his  love  (immortal  flame!) 

Tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love  what  angel's  thought 
can  reach? 

What  mortal's  tongue  display? 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 

In  wonder  dies  away. 


124 


GRATITUDE  FOR 


3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on 

high, 
Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And   came    on  earth  to  bleed  and 
die! 
Was  ever  love  like  this! 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 
Onr  humble  thanks  to  thee, 

May  ev'ry  heart  with  rapture  say: 
'  The  Saviour  died  for  me.' 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful 

theme 
Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue, 
Till   strangers  love  thy  charming 

name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

407,     T.  167.     (35G.  1052.) 

SING    with  humble  hearts   your 
praises. 
For     our     Saviour's     boundless 
grace: 
Pay  due  homage  to  Christ  Jesus, 
Come    with    thanks    before   his 
face: 
Praise  him  for  his  death  and  bleed- 
ing, 
All  our  happiness  lies  there; 
Praise  him  for  his  gracious  leading, 
Praise  your  faithful  Shepherd's 
care. 

2  Praise  for  ev'ry  scene  distressing. 

Praise  for  all  thou  didst  endure. 
Praise  for  ev'ry  gift  and  blessing 

Which  thy  griefs  for  us  procure; 
In  th)"  ransom'd  congregation 

Shall  thy  death   our   theme    re- 
main, 
Till  thou  com'st  with  full  salvation, 

Lord  of  glory.  Lamb  once  slain! 

2  Thou,  to  purchase  our  salvation. 

Didst  assume  humanit}'; 
Jesus,  for  thy  bitter  passion 

May  we  ever  thankful  be: 
Fill'd  with  awe,  and  humbly  bow- 
ing, 

At  thy  feet  we  prostrate  fall. 
Gratefully  this  truth  avowing, 

That  thou  art;  our  All  in  all. 


408.*     T.  58.     (105L) 

0  SING,  ye  people  rais'd  from 
Adam's  fall. 

Let  Hallelujahs  now  ascend  from 
all: 

Praise  ye  God  rejoicing,  for  our  sal- 
vation 

This  child  is  born:  this  blest  divine 
donation  Is  God  with  us. 

2  Praise  be  to  Christ!    for  us  he 

vict'ry  gain'd. 
In  judgment  he  our  cause  by  right 

obtain'd, 
We  are  his  through  mercy:  to  him 

our  Saviour 
We'll  humbly  cleave,  till  we  shall 

have  the  favor 

To  see  his  face. 

3  While  saints  in  glory  praise  their 

heav'nly  King, 

Let  his  church  militant  thanksgiv- 
ings bring. 

Since  'tis  solely  owing  to  Jesus' 
passion. 

That  no  believer  needs  a  separation 
From  God  to  fear. 

4  Thy   saving  name  be  hallow'd 

evermore. 

Lord  Jesus,  let  thy  kingdom  come 
with  pow'r; 

Might  all  nations  render  to  thee  the 
glory, 

Since  not  one  sinner  is  despis'd  be- 
fore thee,  Saviour  of  all! 

409,    T.  185. 
DEAREST  Jesus,  in  this  world  a 

stranger. 

How  delightful  'tis  to  me, 
To  behold  thee  lying  iu  a  manger, 

In  the  deepest  poverty! 
How  do  I  rejoice  to  see  my  Maker, 
Of  my  human  nature  a  partaker, 
Urg'd  by  love,  forsake  his  throne, 
For  my  sins  by  death  t'  atone! 

2  He's  my  God,  my  flesh  and  bone, 
my  Brother, 
Born  to  suffer  death  for  me: 
He's  my  Saviour,  I  know  of  none 
other, 
He  my  All  in  all  shall  be: 


OUR  SALVATION. 


125 


1  confess  with  joy  and  exultation, 
From  his  birth,  his  life,  and  bitter 

passion, 
All  my  hojDes  and  joys  arise; 
Him  above  all  else  I  prize. 

3  Oh!  what  comfort  flows,  as  from 
a  fountain. 
When  I,  by  his  spirit  led 
To     Gethseraane     and     Calv'ry's 
mountain, 
See  my  Saviour,  in  my  stead 
SufF'ring-,  bleeding,  on  the  cross  ex- 
piring. 
Life  and  peace  and  rest  for  me  ac- 
quiring, _ 
Then  his  merits  are  applied 
To  my  heart:  for  me  he  died! 

410.    T.  71. 

DIDST  thou  forsake  thy  throne, 
My  nature  to  put  on. 

My  God  and  Saviour: 
For  th)'^  unbounded  love, 
O  may  I  grateful  prove, 

Both  now  and  ever! 

2  Lord  Jesus,  who  for  me 
By  thy  humanity 

Hast  gain'd  salvation. 
Take  in  return  the  whole 
Of  spirit,  body,  soul, 

As  an  oblation. 

411.*     T.  244.     (357.) 
RE  D E  E  M E  D  congregation, 

Extol  with  one  accord 
The  God  of  our  salvation, 

Sing  praises  to  the  Lord: 
For  us  he  man  became,- 

And  still  abides  the  same; 
To  make  us  all  one  spirit 

V\'ith  liim,  is  his  blest  aim. 

412.*     T.  590.     (359.) 

WHAT  strikes,  O  wounded  Lamb 
of  God, 
My  soul  so  sensibly"? 
'Tis  when  I  view  the  fervent  love, 

That  urged  thee  to  die; 
And   feel   that   from    thy  precious 
blood, 
So  freely  shed  for  me. 
Flows  all  my  happiness  in  time, 
And  in  eternity. 
M2 


2  This  grace,  as  long  as  life  shall 

last, 

I  humbly  will  proclaim; 
I,  who  a  sinner  void  of  good, 

Wlio  dust  and  ashes  am: 
'Tis  deeply  rooted  in  my  heart, 

Eras'd  it  ne'er  shall  be. 
That  by  thy  meritorious  death 

Thou  hast  redeemed  me. 

3  Thy  mercy  may  I  ne'er  forget, 
While  here  below  I  stay: 

I'm  lost  in  wonder  and  amaze, 
When  I  thy  goodness  weigh. 

That  I,  poor  sinner,  am  become 
A  child  of  thine,  through  grace, 

And  being  thine,  a  joyful  heir 
Of  ceaseless  happiness. 

4  With  contrite  tears  I  thee  adore. 
And  thank  for  mercy  free; 

I'll   in   my   walk   show   forth  thy 
praise, 

Ev'n  in  my  small  degree, 
If  thou  support  me  with  thy  aid, 

As  my  most  gracious  Lord; 
Th'  imperfect  service  which  I  yield, 

Will  joy  to  thee  afford. 

5  Whenever     my     frail     nature 

swerves 
Beyond  the  proper  bounds. 
Thou  know'st,  O  Lord,  what  pain 
it  gives. 
How  grievously  it  wounds; 
With  eager  haste  I  therefore  flee, 

And  safely  wish  to  hide 
Within   thy   wounds,  O  God   m)'' 
Rock, 
And  in  those  clefts  abide. 

6  0  thou,  who  to  redeem  my  soul 
Didst  on  the  cross  expire. 

Grant  I  may  love  thee  in  return, 

Be  this  my  fix'd  desire: 
Henceforth  no  more  to  cherish  self, 

But  to  thy  praise  to  live. 
Who  lovedst  mc,  and  out  of  love 

Thyself  for  me  didst  give. 

7  Thy  sulf'rings    then,  and  bitter 

death. 
My  heart  shall  e'er  retain: 
And  earnestly   I'll    shun    through 

grace, 
All  that  which  gives  thee  pain; 


126 


GRATITUDE  FOR 


For  nothing  now  which  this  vain 
/  world 

Can  offer  or  devise, 
Can  yield  me  any  further  joy, 

Nought  but  my  ransom  price. 

8  For  ever  then  remain  engrav'd 

Deep  in  my  heart's  recess; 
Thee  whom  I  wish  to  love  in  truth, 

0  may  my  mouth  confess:      [fold 
Grant  that  each  sheep  within  thy 

Thy  mark  impress'd  may  hear, 
Until  thou,  at  the  judgment  day, 
In  glory  shalt  appear. 

413.*     T.  151.     (360.) 
BEHOLD,  my  soul,  thy  Saviour 

Pours  out  his  life  and  blood, 
Thee  to  restore  to  favor. 

And  reconcile  to  God; 
His  death  thy  guilt  erases, 

His  stripes  give  thee  relief, 
Rise  then,  and  sing  his  praises 

Who  turns  to  joy  thy  grief. 

2  How  is  my  soul  delighted, 
Tho'  shame  o'erspreads  my  face, 

When  I,  by  faith  excited, 
The  Lamb  of  God  can  trace 

In  all  his  bitter  passion. 
Till  dying  on  the  tree  I 

He  bare  my  condemnation. 
And  gained  life  for  me. 

3  I  see  him  in  the  garden 
Shed  floods  of  bitter  tears. 

Sinking  beneath  the  burden; 

1  hear  his  anxious  pray'rs; 
I  see  him  pine  and  languish. 

As  on  the  ground  he  lay. 
Till,  through  his  pores  in  anguish. 
The  blood-sweat  forc'd  its  way. 

4  I  fully  am  assured 
My  Saviour  loveth  me. 

By  all  he  hath  endured 

In  his  great  agony;  [rows, 

His  back   plough'd  o'er  with  fur- 

His  side  pierc'd  with  a  spear, 
And  unexampled  sorrows. 

His  boundless  love  declare. 

5  My  fav'rite  theme  is  Jesus, 
All  else  I  count  but  loss; 

His  love  all  thought  surpasses. 
Ah,  view  him  on  the  cross! 


Thence  hope  and  consolation 

I  freely  can  derive; 
Were  he  not  my  salvation, 

I  could  not  bear  to  live. 

6  Near  Jesus'  cross  I  tarry. 
On  him  I  fix  mine  eyes, 

Behold  him  spent  and  weary, 

A  bleeding  sacrifice; 
In  heaven  of  his  glory 

I  shall  obtain  a  sight, 
But  here,  his  suff^'ring  beauty 

Remains  my  chief  delight. 

7  W^hat  undeserved  favor 
Hath  Jesus  to  me  shown! 

Might  I  recline  for  ever 
Upon  his  breast,  like  John. 

'Tis  my  heart's  inclination, 
Like  Mary,  oft  to  sit. 

Until  my  consummation. 
Lord,  at  thy  pierced  feet. 

8  In  my  forlorn  condition 
Thou,  Lord,  didst  me  receive, 

Thou  savedst  from  perdition 
My  soul,  and  bad'st  me  live: 

With  inward  spirit's  ardor, 
I  thank  thee  for  thy  grace; 

Th3^self  this  heav'nly  fervor 
Of  love  to  thee  increase! 

414.*     T.  146.     (361.) 

LORD  Jesus,  who  for  me 

Hast  endless  bliss  obtained. 
And  as  thy  property 

My  soul  by  blood  regained: 
Accept  a  weeping  eye, 

A  warm  and  grateful  heart, 
Though  a  thank-off 'ring  poor. 

Yet  take  it  in  good  part. 

2  Jesus,  thy  dying  love. 

And  thy  blood-bought  salvation, 
By  day  and  night  shall  prove 

My  fav'rite  meditation. 
While  I  commune  with  thee. 

As  though  before  mine  eyes 
I  saw  thee  bodily. 

My  faith  this  vivifies. 

3  I  look  to  Golgotha, 

For  me  I  view  thee  languish. 
And  melt  like  wax  away 
Before  thy  pain  and  anguish; 


OUR  SALVATION. 


127 


By  faith  I  see  God's  wrath 
In  what  on  thee  did  tall, 

The  fountain  too  and  bath 
For  my  oft'ences  all. 

4  Most  gracious  God  and  Lord! 
Mankind's  almighty  Saviour! 

Worthy  to  be  ador'd 
By  all  both  now  and  ever! 

Those  souls  are  blest  indeed 
Who  thee  embrace  by  faith, 

As  thou  for  us  wast  laid 
Low  in  the  dust  of  death. 

5  In  thee  I  trust  by  faith, 
Jesus,  m}'  God  and  Saviour; 

On  thy  atoning-  death 

My  soul  shall  feed  for  ever; 
Thy  suff'rings  shall  remain 

Deep  on  my  heart  imprest, 
Thou  Son  of  God  and  man! 

Till  I  with  thee  shall  rest. 

415.*     T.  149.     (3G2.) 

WHEN  I  Christ  in  spirit  trace 

As  the  world's  Creator, 
And  regard  the  sinfulness 

Of  my  fallen  nature; 

1  revere — him  with  fear: 
But  his  expiration 
Yields  me  consolation. 

2  Heart-reviving  is  the  view 
Of  our  lovely  Saviour; 

Him  our  highest  good  to  know. 

Be  our  whole  endeavour; 
W^e're  unclean, — full  of  sin. 
But  the  stripes  of  Jesus 
Heal  all  our  diseases. 

3  Lamb  of  God,  all  praise  to  thee! 
Thou  hast  vict'ry  gained. 

And  upon  the  cross  for  me 
Endless  bliss  obtained; 
Thou  art  mine, — I  am  thine; 
May  my  whole  demeanor 
To  thy  name  give  honor. 

416.*    T.  IIG.    (304,1053,636.) 

WE  sinners  void  of  good, 
Defil'd  by  sin  and  stained. 

Yet  bought  with  Jesus'  blood, 
Who  our  salvation  gained, 


As  helpless,  vile  and  poor, 

Ap])ear  before  his  face. 
And  humbly  him  adore 

For  our  blest  lot  of  grace. 

2  When  we  thy  mercy  weigh. 
How  nails  and  scourges  tore  thee, 

Our  debt  immense  to  pay, 
We  melt  in  tears  before  thee: 

Thy  pain,  thy  stripes  and  wounds. 
Thy    death,    thou    Lamb    once 
slain, 

Whence  all  our  bliss  redounds, 
Our  grateful  praises  claim. 

3  Eternal  thanks  be  thine. 
Author  of  our  salvation! 

Thou  didst  our  hearts  incline, 
T'  accept  thy  invitation; 

We  are  thy  property, 
O  may  we  thine  abide; 

This  is  our  only'plea. 

That  thou  for  us  hast  died. 

4  INIight  with  an  iron  pen 
This  truth  divine  be  graven; 

For  sinners  Christ  was  slain. 
To  purchase  life  and  heaven: 

Unwearied  we  prolong. 
And  joyfully  repeat 

The  blessed  gospel  song; 
'Tis  ever  new  and  sweet. 

5  Lord,  teach  us  how  to  prize 
Our  great  predestination. 

And  thankful  to  rejoice, 

W  ilh  thy  dear  congregation; 

Redeemed  with  thy  blood. 
Grant  us  a  child-like  faith 

Among  thy  flock,  O  God, 
Until  our  latest  breath. 

417.*     T.  97.     (363.) 

THANKS  to  the  Man  of  sorrows 

be. 

To  Jesus  Christ,  who  set  us  free 
From  sin  and  death,  when  on  the 

cross 

He  snflTer'd  to  retrieve  our  loss; 
Had  he  not  shed  his  blood  our  debt 

to  pay. 
We    still    had    been    the    devil's 

wretched  prey. 


128 


GRATITUDE  FOR 


2  O  had  not  Jesus'  blood  been  shed, 
Life  Avould  a  burden  be  indeed, 
No  comfort  could  we  ever  find, 
No  ray  of  hope  to  cheer  our  mind; 
But  now  on  earth  we  may  enjoy  his 

grace,  [his  face. 

And  humbly  hope  in  heav'n  to  see 

3  Rise,  brethren,  we  to  all  the  earth 
Our  Lord's  atonement  will  set  forth, 
Will  love  our  Master  unto  death, 
And  humbly  cleave  to  him  by  faith. 
Lord  Jesus,  be  thou  prais'd  eter- 
nally, [we  be! 

If  there  no  Jesus  were,  what  should 

418.*     T.  15.     (365.) 

THY  blood,  thy  blood  the  deed  hath 
wrought, 

Tbat  won  me  for  thee,  Saviour; 
Else  had  I  never  on  thee  thought, 

Nor  come  to  thee  for  ever. 

2  Tho'  I'm  a  sinful  creature  still, 
I  have  a  full  exemption 

From  serving  sin,  since  thou  didst 
quell 
Its  pow'r  by  thy  redemption. 

3  I  feel  how  much  in  debt  I  am. 
This  makes  me  oft  ashamed; 

Yet  as   thy  purchase,  slaughter'd 
Lamb, 
I  am  through  grace  esteemed. 

4  O  let  me  thee  behold  in  faith. 
As  thou  for  me  wast  wounded; 

And  trust  in  thy  atoning  death, 
Whereon  my  bliss  is  grounded. 

5  Thy  mercy  ne'er  from  me  remove; 
But  under  thy  direction. 

Let  me  experience,  while  I  live 
On  earth,  thy  kind  protection. 

6  May  this  each  day  be  my  employ. 
The  fruits  of  thy  blest  passion 

Still  more  completely  to  enjoy, 
And  taste  thy  great  salvation. 

7  Till  I  shall  once  behold  thy  face, 
In  endless  bliss  and  glory, 

And  for  the  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
With  humble  thanks  adore  thee. 


419.*     T.  228.     (366, 367.) 

0  LAMB  once  slain,  my  Lord  and 

God! 
Thy  bitter  suff 'rings,    death  and 

blood 
Remain  my  heart's  confession; 
Thee,  the  great  Author  of  my  frame, 
Thankful    I   call    the    slaughter'd 

Lamb, 
Thy  love  is  past  expression. 
For  joy — weep  I 
O'er  thy  bloody — wounded  body, 
For  thy  passion 
Hath  procur'd  for  me  salvation. 

2  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me,  I 

know. 
For  my  redemption  did  it  flow; 

0  sweetest  consolation! 
Now  nothing  in  the  world  beside 
Can  make  me  truly  satisfied. 

But  thy  blood-bought  salvation: 
There  is — true  bliss. 
Virtue  healing — all  that's  ailing, 
Strength  supplying 
Life,  although  my  flesh  be  dying. 

3  0  happy  hour!  b)''  faith  I  see 
My  suff'ring,  dying  Lord  for  me 

Upon  the  cross  outstretched; 
If  from  my  view  this  should  depart, 
Nought  could  relieve  my  troubled 
heart. 

Yea,  I  should  be  most  wretched: 
But  he — knows  me 
To  be  feeble, — and  not  able 
For  a  moment 
To  live  without  his  atonement. 

4  A  sinner  I,  and  full  of  blame; 
But     'Saviour'    is    his    precious 

name; 
He  nothing  will  deny  me; 
His   blood   was    shed    for    me,   I 

know, 
Thence     blessings    in    abundance 

flow. 
Nought  else  can  satisfy  me. 
My  God!— thy  blood 
Still   can   wash    me — and  refresh 

me; 
It  is  cleansing. 
Pardon,  life,  and  grace  dispensing. 


OUR  SALVATION. 


129 


5  Therefore  I'll  view  the  Lamb  of 

God, 
His  body  cover'd  o'er  with  blood, 

His  soul  with  grief  oppressed; 
This  sight  removes  all  doubt  and 

fear, 
It  gives  me  boldness  to  draw  near, 

By  whatsoe'er  distressed: 
Here  I — find  joy, 
Heav'nly  pleasure 
Beyond  measure; 
Near  my  Saviour 
I  would  fain  abide  for  ever. 


420.     T.  111.     (368.) 

LAMB  of  God  beloved, 

Once  for  sinners  slain, 
Thankful  we  remember. 

What  thou  didst  sustain; 
Nothing  thee  incited 

But  unbounded  grace, 
To  bear  condemnation 

In  the  sinner's  place. 

2  I  with  sacred  sorrow 
View  mount  Calvary; 

But  my  soul  rejoiceth 
O'er  thy  death  for  me: 

Since  thou  by  thy  passion 
Didst  for  me  atone, 

Take  me  as  an  off 'ring. 
Thine  I'll  be  alone. 

3  In  thy  wounds,  O  Jesus! 
I  have  found  true  peace; 

Thou  in  all  distresses 

Art  my  hiding  place; 
Unto  thee  I'll  ever 
Look  with  humble  faith. 
And  rejoice,  and  glory 

In  thy  wounds  and  death. 

4  I  unworthy  sinner 
Lie  before  tliy  throne; 

Though  I  scarce  am  able 

To  express,  I  own. 
All  my  wants,  dear  Saviour, 

Yet  thou  know'st  them  well; 
Now  in  me  the  counsel 

Of  thy  love  fulfill. 


421.    T.  341.     (369.) 

'TIS  done,  my  God  hath  died, 

My  love  is  crucified! 
Break,  this  stony  heart  of  mine. 

Pour,  my  eyes,  a  ceaseless  flood, 
Feel,  my  soul,  the  pangs  divine, 

Catch,    my  heart,    the    issuing 
blood! 

2  To  love  thee.  Lord, — ah!  this 
Ev'n  here  is  heav'nly  bliss; 

With  thy  love  my  heart  inspire, 
There  by  faith  for  ever  dwell; 

This  I  always  will  desire. 
Nothing  but  thy  love  to  feel. 

3  He  bore  the  curse  of  all, 
A  spotless  criminal: 

Burden'd  with  our  crimes  and  guilt, 
Blacken'd  with  imputed  sin, 

IMan  to  save,  his  blood  he  spilt, 
Died,  to  make  the  sinner  clean. 

4  Join  earth  and  heav'n  to  bless 
The  Lord  our  Riditeousness; 

Sinn'd  we  all,  and  died  in  One; 

Just  in  One  we  all  are  made: 
Christ  the  law  fulfill'd  alone, 

Died  for  all,  for  all  obey'd. 

5  In  him  complete  I  shine. 
His  death,  his  life  is  mine; 

Fully  am  1  justified; 

Free  from  sin,  and  more  than  free, 
Guiltless,  since  for  me  he  died, 

Righteous,  since  he  liv'd  for  me. 

6  Jesus!  to  thee  I  bow, 
Approach  thee  humbly  now. 

0  the  depths  of  love  divine! 

Who   thy  wisdom's   stores   can 
tell? 
Knowledge  infinite  is  thine. 

All  thy  ways  unsearchable. 


422.     T.  206.     (370.) 

FULL  to  my  view. 
In  bloody  hue, 
The  Lamb  of  God 
Stretch'd  out  upon  the  wood. 
With  wounds,  and  stripes  and  scars 
— appears! 


130 


GRATITUDE  FOR 


The  nails  and  spear 

His  body  tear, 

And  open  wide 

The  fountain  in  his  side. 

2  By  his  blood  shed, 
The  Lamb  halh  paid 
My  ransom  price, 
Offer'd  a  Sacrifice 
Well-pleasing  unto  God; 
His  blood 

For  me  avails, 
And  never  fails 
To  give  me  peace 
And  solid  happiness. 

3  His  cries  and  pray'rs, 
His  bitter  tears, 

His  bloody  sweat, 

And  all  his  torments  great, 

His  stripes  and  ev'ry  wound, 

Abound 

With  life  and  grace, 

Yea,  lasting  bliss: 

From  Golgotha 

My  soul  would  never  stray. 

423.     T.  205.     (371.) 

LAMB     of     God, — thy     precious 
blood. 

Healing    wounds,     and     bitter 
death, 
Be  our  trust, — our  only  boast. 

Blessed  object  of  our  faith! 
Thy  once  marred  countenance 
Comfort  to  our  hearts  dispense: 
By  thy  anguish,  stripes  and  pain. 
May  we  life  and  strength  obtain. 

2  We  adore — thee  evermore, 
Jesus,  for  thy  boundless  grace; 

For  thy  cross, — whereby  for  us 

Thou  hast  gain'd  true  happiness; 
For  thy  death  which  sets  us  free 
From  sin's  cruel  slavery; 
For  thy  all-atoning  blood. 
Which   hath   brought  us   nigh   to 
God. 

3  What  can  we — now  give  to  thee. 
For  thy  unexampled  love! 

We're  unclean — and  full  of  sin, 
Till  thou  dost  our  guilt  remove: 


All  that's  good  in  us  we  own, 
Is  not  ours,  but  thine  alone; 
Unto  us  belongeth  shame. 
But  all  glory  to  thy  name. 

4  Through  thy  grace, — may  we  al- 
ways 

Put  our  trust  in  thee  by  faith, 
And  rely — eternally 

On  thy  meritorious  death: 
Fill  our  hearts  with  constant  peace, 
Till  in  thee  we  end  our  race. 
And  shall  thee  for  evermore, 
'Midst  the  ransom'd  hosts  adore. 

424.  T.  159.     (372.) 

I'M  overcome  with  humble  shame, 

And  blushes  fill  my  face. 
When  I  behold  the  sufF'ring  Lamb, 

And  when  my  faith  can  trace 
How  Jesus  paid  my  ransom  price, 
And  gave  himself  a  sacrifice: 
My  gracious  Saviour,  near  to  thee 

1  ever  wish  to  be. 

2  'Tis  then,  with  happy  John,   I 

view 
His  body  mark'd  with  scars; 
Like  Mary,  I  his  feet  bedew 

With  floods  of  sinner-tears; 
I'm  struck  with  this  most  charming 

sight, 
The  Lamb  of  God  is  my  delight, 
The  glory  of  the  Trinity 
In  him  by  faith  I  see. 

3  Free  from  the  noisy,  busy  crowd, 
Here  would  I  ever  stay. 

And  live  in  union  with  my  God, 

With  Jesus  night  and  day: 
Extolling  his  unbounded  love, 
Till  to  his  presence  I  remove. 
And  there,  in  higher  notes  of  praise. 
My  Hallelujahs  raise. 

425.  T.  166.     (373.) 

WHAT  praise  unto  the  Lamb  is 
due! 

How  should  this  theme  our  souls 
inspire. 

When  we  his  boundless  love  re- 
view. 

And  see  him  in  his  blood  expire! 


OUR  SALVATION. 


131 


Who  can  describe  how  much  he 

lov'd, 
Or  paint  that  strong  and  fervent  zeal, 
With  which  his  tender  heart  was 

mov'd,  [hell! 

When  he  sustain'd   the  pangs  of 

2  Beside    him   we   will    nothing- 

know, 
All  things  account  for  him  but  loss, 
Our  hearts  with  love  to  him  shall 

glow, 
We'll  glory  only  in  his  cross: 
He  is  the  hungry  sinner's  food, 
His  goodness  we  desire  to  taste, 
When  we  enjoy  his  flesh  and  blood. 
It  proves  to  us  a  heav'nly  feast. 

3  Thy  wounds  present  to  our  faith's 

eye;  [breast! 

Their  influence    shed   within    our 
Lord,  let  no  stranger  with  thee  vie. 
Let  sin  be  wholly  dispossess'd; 
Free   from   the  law's  condemnino- 

pow'r. 
By  grace  alone  we  wish  to  live, 
Grace  must  support  us  ev'ry  hour. 
Faith  can  alone  the  vict'ry  give. 


426.     T.  16. 


(o/ 


i-) 


SWEET    the    moments,    rich   in 
blessing. 
Which  before  the  cross  I  spend. 
Life  and  health  and  peace  possess- 
ingr 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Here  I'll  sit  for  ever  viewing 
Mercy's  streams,  in  streaufs  of 

blood; 
Precious  drops!  my  soul  bedewing. 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  wiUi 
God. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  this  station. 

Low  before  his  cross  to  lie; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Beaming  from  his  languid  eye. 

4  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 
While  upon  the  cross  I  gaze; 

Love  I  much]  I've  more  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 


5  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 
With  my  tears  his  feet  I'll  bathe; 

Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

6  May  I  still  enjoy  this  feeling, 
In  all  need  to  Jesus  go; 

Prove  his  wounds  each  day  more 
healing. 
And  himself  more  fully  know. 

427.*     T.  147.     (1045.) 

IMPRESS'D  with  filial  fear, 
A  breeze  divine  perceiving, 
Its  influence  receivino-. 

With  awe  we  thee  revere: 

Our  eyes  with  tears  o'erflowing, 
Our  souls  devoutly  glowincr, 

One  thought  absorbs  us  now:^ 

'  Thou,  Jesus,  only  thou!' 

2  Who  can  thy  kindness  prove, 
Or  know  thy  great  salvation. 
And  not  with  exultation 

Confess  that  God  is  love? 
Thou  Messenger  anointed. 
The  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

By  all  in  earth  and  heav'n. 

To  thee  be  praises  giv'n. 

428.*     T.  12G.     (1046.) 

TO  earth  no  longer  cleaving, 

I  look  to  Jesus'  cross. 
All  this  world's  trifles  leaving. 

For  Him  count  all  things  loss, 
Who  underwent  such  racking  pain. 

Distress  of  soul,  and  anguish. 
Vile  sinners  to  regain. 

2  I'm  lost  in  deepest  wonder. 
When  I  am  led  to  trace 

His  dying  love,  and  ponder 

On  his  amazing  grace, 
HoAv  he,  by  giving  up  his  breath 

Procur'd  life  and  salvation 
For  rebels  doom'd  to  death. 

3  Grace  thro'  the  blood  of  Jesus, 
The  contrite  soul's  delight! 

Nought  else  on  earth  could  please  us, 
Should  we  of  this  lose  sight. 

And  could  we  not,  thro'  mercy  free. 
Our  worthless  names  engraven 

In  Jesus'  nail-prints  see. 


132 


GRATITUDE  FOR 


4  O  were  his  death  impressed 

On  us  indelibly! 
Our  lot  would  be  most  blessed; 

How  can  we  happier  be, 
Than  when  his  rod  and  staff  impart 

True  joy  and  consolation 
Unto  the  needy  heart? 

429.*     T.  126.     (1047.) 

0  WHAT  complete  salvation 
In  Jesus  I  possess! 

In  his  atoning  passion 

I  find  true  happiness; 
I'm  now  content  on  earth  to  live, 

Since  to  my  unseen  Saviour, 
Through  grace,  by  faith,  I  cleave. 

2  Nought  but  my  Saviour's  passion. 
Can  purify  the  heart, 

And  bid  th'  infatuation 

Of  world  and  sin  depart: 
The  very  thought  is  then  abhorr'd. 
That  I  those  things  should  cherish. 
Which  crucified  our  Lord. 

3  O  Lamb  of  God  tormented! 
Thy  pain  and  anguish  sore 

Have  me  to  thee  cemented, 
And  bound  for  evermore; 

Whoe'er  relics  thereon  alone, 
Will  safely  be  conducted. 

Until  his  race  is  run. 

4  I  trust  in  Jesus'  merit, 

My  life  flows  from  his  death, 
And  doth  his  Holy  Spirit 

Before  the  eye  of  faith 
My  crucified  Redeemer  paint, 

I  am  through  grace  establish'd 
Firm  in  his  covenant. 

430.*     T.  185.     (1048.) 

IF  to  me  experience  had  not  proved, 

What  surpasseth  human  thought, 

That  my  Saviour,  by  compassion 

moved. 

With  his  blood  my  pardon  bought, 

1  had  spent  my  days   in  anxious 

grieving. 
But,  to  him  be  praise,  I  now  believ- 
ing 
In  my  Lord,  by  faith  receive 
Comforts,  which   the  world   can't 
give. 


2  0  what  blessings  are  from  Jesus' 

passion, 
And  atoning  death  deriv'd! 

1  refuse  all  other  consolation, 

If  of  these  I  am  depriv'd. 
But  no  sooner  doth  his  blood  be- 
dew me. 
And  impart  its  healing  virtue  to  me, 
Than  my  soul,  though  sunk  in  grief, 
Is  restor'd,  and  finds  relief. 

3  When  my  Jesus  from  the  cross 

complacent 
Casts  on  me  a  look  of  love, 

Grateful  tears  flow  down  my  cheeks 
incessant. 
All  my  soft  affections  move; 

Could  I  with  a  mind  of  earth  di- 
vested. 

By  all  worldly  cares  quite  unmo- 
lested. 

Be  engag'd  with  him  alone, 

Then  were  heav'n  on  earth  begun. 

431.*     T.  10.     (1049.) 

BY  faith  to  Jesus  cleaving. 
In  him,  my  Lord,  believing. 
Like  Thomas  I  can  trace  him. 
And  from  the  heart  confess  him. 

2  With  grateful  heart's  sensation 
I  own,  that  when  his  passion, 
His  cross  and  death  are  named, 
My  soul  is  then  inflamed. 

3  From  death  to  life  he  raised 
My  soul — his  name  be  praised! 
Now  I'm  regenerated, 

And  all  is  new-created. 

4  The  eye  of  faith  he  giveth. 
Which  sight  of  him  receiveth: 
An  ear,  to  hear  with  pleasure 
His  word,  that  sacred  treasure. 

5  He  graciously  conducts  me, 
The  Holy  Ghost  instructs  me. 
To  understand  more  fully 

His  mind,  and  know  him  truly. 

6  From  Jesus'  blood  and  merit 
I  gain  new  life  and  spirit, 
Forgiveness,  grace,  salvation. 
Strength,  joy,  and  consolation. 


OUR  SALVATION. 


133 


7  My  spirit  him  embraces, 
He  all  my  wants  redresses, 

1  in  his  love's  fruition, 
Am  happy  without  vision. 

8  Am  I,  of  him  possessed. 
Already  here  so  blessed, 
What  joys  shall  I  be  tasting, 
When  in  his  presence  resting! 

432/     T.  205.     (1050.) 
ALL  the  bliss  which  we  possess, 

Is  deriv'd  from  Jesus'  cross. 
He  to  God  hath  by  his  blood 

Reconcil'd  and  saved  us; 
Now  his  righteousness  is  found 
Our  salvation's  only  ground. 
Hence  all  our  felicity 
Springs,  here  and  eternally. 

2  Amen  yea,  Hallelujah! 

Lord,  our  comfort,  joy  and  peace, 
By  thy  cross  thou  gain'dst  for  us 

Everlasting  happiness! 
Since  th'  effects  we  richly  prove 
Of  this  wond'rous  act  of  love, 
With  what  gratitude  should  we 
Raise  our  hearts  and  eyes  to  thee! 

433.     T.  14.     (375.) 
HOW  can  I  view  the  Lamb  once 
slain, 
And  all  his  suff 'rings  trace, 
And  not  sink  down  with    humble 
shame. 
And  give  him  thanks  and  praise! 

2  This,  Lord,  I  do  with  many  tears, 
And  own  with  wonder  fill'd, 

Thy  stripes  and  shame,  thy  griefs 
and  pray'rs. 
Made  me  thy  pardon'd  child. 

3  Still  be  thy  wounds  to  me  more 

dear. 
More  precious  ev'ry  day; 
Till  I  at  thy  pierc'd  feet  appear, 
Dress'd  in  thy  bright  array. 

434.*     T.  14.     (376.) 
TH'  impression  of  what  Christ  my 
Friend 
Hath  done  for  worthless  me, 
When   he   his  life  and  blood  did 
spend. 
Attend  me  constantly. 
N 


2  O  may  I  humbly  onward  move, 
While  dying  here  I  stay, 

And  Jesus,  whom  my  soul  doth  love, 
Prepare  me  for  his  day. 

435/     T.  68.     (377.) 

BE  thy  wounds  and  cross 

Ever  new  to  us! 
From  thy  suff 'ring  scenes  and  merit 
Nothing  e'er  divert  our  spirit; 

With  thy  blood  bedew 

All  we  think  or  do. 

436.*     T.  79.     (378.) 

TIME'S  undefin'd  dimensions, 
Eternity's  expansions, 

In  spirit  I  have  trac'd: 
But  nothing  hath  so  struck  me. 
As  when  God's  Spirit  took  me 

To  Golgotha:  0  God  be  prais'd! 

437.*     T.  228.     (379.) 

SING  Hallelujah,  honour,  praise; 

Your  grateful  lauds  to  Jesus  raise, 

0  favor'd  congregation! 

For  he  became  a  sacrifice, 

And  paid  in  blood  our  ransom  price, 

Procuring  our  salvation. 

Holy,— happy 

Is  our  union — and  communion 

With  our  Saviour, 

Blessed  be  his  name  for  ever! 

438.*     T.  234.     (380.) 

THANKS  be  to  thee  thou  Lamb 
once  slain! 
For  thy  eternal  love  and  favor; 
We   sinful    worms    with    humble 
shame 
Acknowledge  thee  our  only  Sa- 
viour; 
For  us  thy  soul  was  sore  dismay'd, 
For  us  thy  body  was  tormented, 
For  us  thou  bow'dst  thy  sacred  head, 
Thus,  by  thy  death,  death's  power 
ended: 
Now  fix  our  hearts  and  eyes 
On  this  thy  sacrifice; 

O  that  we  may  forget  it  never! 
But  be  it  always  clear, 
God  did  in  Christ  appear. 
From  judgment  us  to  free  for  ever. 


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XXI.     The  Love  of  Jesus. 


439.*     T.  97.     (381.) 
THOU  Source  of  love,  thou  sin- 
ners' Friend, 
Thy  mercy  who  can  comprehend] 
Who  ever  can  presume  to  say. 
He  lov'd,  ere  thou  hadst  shown  the 

way]    . 
Thou,  who  hast  lov'd  us  from  eter- 
nity, 
Dost  raise  within  us  genuine  love 
to  thee. 

2  Such  unexampled,  boundless  grace 
Doth  fill  our  souls  with  deep  amaze. 
That  God,  who  earth  and  heaven 

made, 
Should  be  in  human  flesh  array'd. 
Thereby   to    save    lost   man   from 

death  and  hell. 
Who  did  so  basely  'gainst  his  Lord 

rebel ! 

3  Thy  love,  which  always  is  the 

same. 
Can  ev'n  the  coldest  hearts  inflame. 
Yea,  they  must  feel  a  kindling  ra}'^, 
Dissolve  in  tears  and  melt  away; 
Thy  mercy.  Lord,  is  such  an  end- 
less store, 
Man's   reason  here  must  silently 
adore. 

4  However  weak  and  helpless  we. 
However  pow'rful  sin  may  be, 
Thou  art  our  strength  in  ev'ry  case; 
Through   thy  support   and   aiding 

grace 
We  firmly  trust  that  we  shall  con- 

qu'rors  prove. 
Since  thou  dost  give  us  vict'ry  from 

above. 

5  Lo,  we  fall  down  with  filial  fear. 
Conscious    that    thou   art  present 

here; 
We  humbly  laud  thy  saving  name, 
We    sink,    abas'd    with    humble 

shame. 
Almighty  God,  before  thy  glorious 

throne; 
And   thee  our  only  Lord  and  Sa- 
viour own. 


6  Reach  out  thy  sceptre,  King  of 

love. 
Let  us  thy  royal  favor  prove. 
Who,  conscious  of  our  indigence, 
Approach   thy   throne   with   confi- 
dence; 

0  teach  our  lips  to  praise,  our  hearts 
to  glow. 

Our  eyes  with  grateful  tears  to  over- 
flow. 

440.*     T.  97.     (382.) 
WHOM,  dear  Redeemer,  dost  thou 

love] 
What  doth  thy  highest   pleasure 

prove] 
Whom  dost  thou  favor,  cheer  and 

bless. 
And  call  to  endless  happiness] 
Thou    who    art    holy,    great,    un- 
changeable. 
The  mighty  God,  yet  our  Immanuel! 

2  The  answer  humble  thanks  doth 
claim,  [shame: 

And  fills  our  souls  with  conscious 
'  I  love  thee,  sinner,  come  to  me, 

1  will  receive  thee  graciously; 
Though  thou  be  sinful,  ready  to  de- 
spair, [gloi*y  share.' 

Thou   shalt  my  pardon,  help  and 

3  What  wonder  in  the  soul  takes 
place,  [grace! 

When   we    survey  thy   boundless 
To  know  our  own  depraved  heart,    ^ 
And  thy  great  name,  and  what  thou 

art. 
And  yet  to  find  thee  still  so  gracious 

prove; 
This  makes  us  sink  abas'd  with 

shame  and  love. 

4  We  all  know  who,  and  what  we 
are. 

And  all  with  one  consent  declare, 
That  we  no  good  in  us  could  find 
To  move  thee.  Lord,  to  be  so  kind: 
Yet  many  here  with  inward  rapture 

feel 
Thy  Spirit's  unction,  and  assuring 

seal. 


LOVE  OF  JESU5. 


135 


5  O  ground  us  deeper  still  in  thee, 
And  let  us  thy  true  foU'wers  be; 
And  when  of  thee  we  testify, 

Fill  thou  our  souls  with  heav'nly  joy: 
May  thy  blest  Spirit  all  our  souls  in- 
spire. 
And  set  each  cold  and  lifeless  heart 
on  fire. 

6  Our  souls  and  bodies,  Lord,  pre- 

pare, 

That  we  rich  fruit  for  thee  may 
bear; 

Grant  we  may  live  unto  thy  praise, 

And  serve  thy  cause  with  faithful- 
ness; 

Since  grace  and  truth  is  our  hearts' 
wish  and  aim, 

0  glorify  in  us  thy  saving  name. 

441.*     T.  90.     (383.) 

MY  Saviour,  thou  thy  love  to  me 
In  want,  in  pain,  in  shame,  hast 
shown; 
For  me  thou  on  th'  accursed  tree 
Didst,   by   thy   precious    blood, 
atone: 
Thy  death  upon  my  heart  impress. 
That  nothing  may  it  thence  erase. 

2  0  that  my  heart,  which  now  ex- 

pands. 
May  catch  each  drop,  that  tort'- 

ring  pain, 
Arm'd  by  my  sins,  wrung  from  thy 

hands. 
Thy  feet,  thy  head,  thy  ev'ry  vein: 
That    still   my   breast   may  heave 

with  sijjhs, 
Still   tears  of  love  overflow   mine 

eyes. 

3  O  that  I,  like  a  little  child, 
May  follow  thee;  nor  ever  rest, 

Till  sweetly  thou  hast  pour'd  tliy 
mild 
And  lowly  mind  into  my  breast: 
O  may  I  now  and  ever  be 
One  spirit,  dearest  Lord,  with  thee. 

4  What  in  ihy  love  possess  I  not? 
My  Star  by  night,  my  Sun  by  day. 

My  Spring  of    life,  when  parch'd 
with  drought. 
My  Wine  to  cheer,  my  Bread  to 
stay, 


My  Strength,  my  Shield,  my  safe 

Abode, 
My  Robe  before  the  throne  of  God! 

5  From  all  eternity  with  love 
Unchangeable     thou     me     hast 

view'd; 
Ere    knew   this  beating  heart  to 

move. 
Thy  tender  mercies  me  pursu'd: 
Ever  with  me  may  they  abide. 
And  close  me  in  on  ev'ry  side. 

6  In  suff 'ring  be  thy  love  my  peace, 
In   weakness    be    thy   love   my 

pow'r; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall 

cease, 
Jesus,  in  that  important  hour, 
In  death,  as  life,  be  thou  my  Guide, 
And  save  me,  who  for  me  hast  died. 

442.*     T.  79.     (384.) 
GRACIOUS  Redeemer,  who  for  us 
Didst  die  upon  th'  accursed  cross. 

To  save  our  souls  from  death: 
We  humbly  at  thy  feet  fall  down. 
And  thee  thy  body's  Saviour  own. 

On  whom  we  firmly  trust  by  faith. 

2  Weak,  helpless  babes,  'tis  true 

we  are. 
Poor  sinners,  but  from  guilt  made 
clear; 
The  virtue  of  that  blood. 
Which  did  for  all  our  sins  atone, 
We    have    experienc'd,    and   have 
known 
From     thence     the     quick'ning 
pow'r  of  God. 

3  We,  deeply  bow'd,  can  nought 

reply, 
But  at  thy  pierced  feet  we  lie, 

Astonish'd  at  thy  grace. 
That  vile  and  wretched  as  we  are, 
Such  undeserved  love  we  share; 

To  thee  is  due  eternal  praise. 

4  When  we  thy  boundless  love  sur- 
•     vey. 

Our  hearts  like  wax  then  melt  away. 

Our  eyes  with  tears  o'erflow, 
We  are  determin'd  nought  beside 
To  know,  but  Jesus  crucified, 
And  him  to  follow  here  below. 


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LOVE  OF 


443.*     T.  79.     (385.) 
CHRIST,  my  Redeemer,  Lord  and 

God, 
How  came  I,  sinner  void  of  good, 

To  that  blest  company 
Of  ransom'd  souls,  who  are  in  faith 
United,  grounded  on  thy  death; 
Why  didst  thou  fix  thy  choice  on 
me? 

2  To  thee,  with  guilt  oppressed,  I 

cried: 
My  pray'rs  were  heard,  my  wants 
supplied, 
My  heart,  devoid  of  faith. 
Unfeeling,  dead  in  sins  before. 
Now  quick'ned  by  thy  mighty  pow'r, 
Glows  with  love's  ardor  for  thy 
death. 

3  Though  I  to  mercy  had  no  right. 
Yet  I  found  favor  in  thy  sight, 

Like  Magd'len  at  thy  feet; 
So  that  I  now,  supremely  blest. 
In  thee  have  found  true  peace  and 
rest. 

Yea  happiness  and  joy  complete. 

444,*     T.  132.     (386.) 

THE    Lord    my  Shepherd  is  and 
Guide, 
Who  kindly  doth  direct  me; 
For  all  my  wants  he  will  provide. 

From  dangers  will  protect  me. 
He  leads  me  to  a  pasture-ground, 
W'here  for  my  soul   rich   food   is 
found. 
The  word  of  his  salvation. 

2  He    guides    my  soul    to   living 

springs. 

Where  sweetly  I'm  refreshed; 
His  Spirit  joy  and  comfort  brings 

To  me  whene'er  abashed; 
He  leads  me  in  the  blessed  way 
Of  his  commandments,  day  by  day. 

To  his  name's  praise  and  glory. 

3  A  table  for  me  he  prepares, 
My  soul  enjoys  his  favor; 

And  thus  secur'd  no  en'my  dares 

My  God  and  me  to  sever: 
My  heart  his  holy  Spirit  cheers. 
And  changeth  all  my  grief  and  fears. 
To  joys  unutterable. 


4  His  goodness  and  his  mercies  all 
Will  follow  me  for  ever. 

And  I'll  maintain  my  proper  call, 
To  cleave  to  my  dear  Saviour, 

And  to  his  congregation  here; 

And  when  call'd  home,  I  shall  live 
there 
WithChrist,  my  soul's  Redeemer. 

445.*     T.  36.     (387.) 

THY  thoughts  of  peace  o'er  me, 

my  gracious  Saviour, 
Thy    mercy,    love,    and    patience, 

which  ne'er  waver. 
These  are  my  comfort,  prompt  me 

to  prostration. 

And  adoration. 

2  I  am  the  chief  of  sinners,  yea,  the 

poorest 
Of  those,  whom  of  thy  favor  thou 

assurest; 
Thy  goodness  shown  to  me  can't  be 

expressed, 

Or  duly  praised. 

3  Had  St  thou  not  sought  me  first, 

and  follow'd  ever, 

1  had  not  come  to  thee,  nor  known 

thy  favor; 
When  thou  hadst  found  me,  then 
with  arms  of  mercy 

Thou  didst  embrace  me. 

4  I  thank  thee  with  sincerest  heart's 

affection. 

That  thou,  according  to  thy  grace- 
election, 

Hast    brought   me    to   thy   blood- 
bought  congregation, 

Seal'd  my  salvation. 

446.*     T.  208.     (388.) 
NONE  but  Christ,  my  Saviour, 
Loves  with  matchless  fervor; 

This  is  surely  true! 
Souls  in  him  believing. 
And  his  blessings  craving, 

Taste  them  daily  new; 
Yea,  his  mercy  far  exceeds 
All  to  think  or  say  we're  able; 
'Tis  incomparable! 

2  Weeping  or  rejoicing, 
When  from  love  arising. 

He  takes  in  good  part; 


JESUS. 


137 


Whoe'er  cannot  truly, 
Holy,  holy,  holy, 

Siii^  with  cheerful  heart, 
O  might  he  but  contrite  be! 
Christ  regards  our  mournful  crying, 
Inward  groans  and  sighing. 

3  Yea,  his  own  he  guideth, 
Faithful  he  abideth. 

Till  his  thoughts  of  peace 
Fully  are  accomplish'd. 
And,  our  race  here  fmish'd, 

We  shall  see  his  face. 
O  rejoice  with  heart  and  voice. 
Church  of  God,  and  praise  for  ever 
His  unbounded  favor. 

447.     T.  89.     (389.) 

ONE  there  is  above  all  others. 
Who  deserves  the  name  of  Friend, 

His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's. 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end: 

They  who  once  his  kindness  prove. 

Find  it  everlasting  love! 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save 

us. 
Could  or  would    have  shed  his 
blood! 
But  our  Jesus  died,  to  have  us 

Reconcil'd  in  him  to  God: 
This  was  boundless  love  indeed! 
Jesus  is  a  Friend  in  need. 

3  When  he  liv'd  on  earth  abased. 
Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name. 

Now  to  heav'nly  glory  raised 

He  rejoiceth  in  the  same: 
Still  he  calls  them  brethren,  friends. 
And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 

4  Could  we  bear  from  one  another. 
What  he  daily  bears  from  us? 

Yet  this  glorious  Friend  and  Bro- 
ther 
Loves  us,  tho'  we  treat  him  thus; 
Though  for  good  we  render  ill, 
He  accounts  us  brethren  still. 

5  Oh!  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften! 
Teach  us.  Lord,  at  length  to  love; 

We,  alas!  forget  too  often. 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above; 
But  when  home  our  souls  are  brought 
We  will  love  thee  as  we  ought. 
N2 


448.  T.  14.     (390.) 
JESUS,  thy  love  exceeds  by  far 

The  love  of  earthly  friends; 
Bestows  whate'er  the  sinner  needs, 
Is  firm,  and  never  ends.  / 

2  My  blessed  Saviour,  is  thy  love  ' 
So  bounteous,  great  and  free! 

Behold,  I  give  my  sinful  heart, 
My  life,  my  all  to  thee. 

3  No  man  of  greater  love  can  boast, 
Than  for  his  friend  to  die: 

Thou  for  thy  enemies  wast  slain, 
What  love  with  thine  can  vie? 

4  Though  in  the  very  form  of  God, 
With  heav'nly  glory  crown'd. 

Thou  wouldst   partake  of   human 
flesh. 
Beset  with  troubles  round. 

5  And  now,  ev'n  on  thy  throne  above, 

Thy  love  is  still  as  great; 
Well  thou  remember'st  Calvary, 
Nor  canst  thy  death  forget. 

6  O  Lord,  I'll  treasure  in  my  soul 
The  mem'ry  of  thy  love: 

And  thy  dear  name  shall  still  to  me 
A  grateful  odour  prove. 

449.  T.90.     (391.) 
JESUS,  Redeemer  of  mankind, 

Sov'reign  Creator,  Lord  of  all, 
Since  I  in  thee  salvation  find. 

Before  thy  cross  I  humbly  fall: 
My  Lord,  my  God,  my  soul's  desire. 
With   sacred   flames  my  heart  in- 
spire. 

2  How    couldst   thou    love    such 

worms  as  we"? 
Why  didst  thou  look  upon  our  race? 
Why  didst  thou  die  upon  the  tree? 
What  caus'd  all  this  but  bound- 
less grace?  [love 
'Twas,  dearest  Lord,  thy  matchless 
Which  thee  to  save  our  souls  did 
move.. 

3  O  let  thy  pity  thee  constrain, 
Pardon  our  sin,  its  pow'r  subdue, 

May  all  of  us  be  born  again. 
Thy  image  in  us  all  renew: 
Let  on  us  shine  thy  cheering  face, 
Give  us  to  know  thy  saving  grace. 


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LOVE  OF 


4  Be  thou  our  strength,  be  thou  our 

song, 

Be  our  exceeding  great  reward: 
Let  ev'ry  heart,  and  ev'ry  tongue. 

Rejoice  and  triumph  in  the  Lord: 
Jesus,  our  boast  shall  be  of  thee, 
In  time,  and  in  eternity. 

450,    T.  14.     (392.) 
COME,    Holy  Ghost,  inspire  my 
song 
With  thy  immortal  flame; 
And  teach  my  heart,  and  teach  my 
tongue 
The  Saviour's  lovely  name. 

2  The    Saviour!    O  what    endless 

charms 
Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound! 
Its  influence  ev'ry  fear  disarms. 
And  spreads  sweet  comfort  round. 

3  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine. 
In  rich  eff"usion  flow, 

For  guilty  rebels  lost  by  sin, 
And  doom'd  to  endless  wo, 

4  God's    only    Son,    (stupendous 

grace!) 
Forsook  his  throne  above; 
And  swift,  to  save   our   wretched 

race. 
He  flew  on  wings  of  love. 

5  Th'  almighty  Former  of  the  skies 
Stoop'd  to  our  vile  abode; 

While  angels  view'd  with  wond'- 
ring  ej^es 
And  hail'd  th'  incarnate  God. 

C  O  tho  rich  depths  of  love  divine! 

Of  bliss  a  boundless  store: 
Dear  Saviour,  let  me  call  thee  mine, 

I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

7  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies. 

Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall; 
My  lord,  my  life,  my  sacrifice, 

My  Saviour,  and  my  All. 

451.*     T.  74.     (393.) 
SAVIOUR!  through  grace  divine 
I  know,  that  I  was  thine 
From  early  infancy; 
This  by  thy  calls  I  see. 
And  drawings  all  along 
Frequent,  distinct  and  strong. 


2  I  know,  through  mercy  free 
Thine  I  shall  ever  be. 

No  separation  here 
From  thee  I  need  to  fear; 
In  thee  I  can  confide. 
Thou  faithful  wilt  abide. 

3  I  know  I  worthless  am, 
This  fills  my  soul  with  shame, 
Down  in  the  dust  I  bow. 
Lord,  keep  me  ever  low; 

In  thee  alone  I  trust, 
Thy  love  is  all  my  boast! 

452.     T.  90.     (394.) 

BEFORE  the  Father's  awful  throne 
Our  High-Priest  lifts  his  pierced 
hands, 

And  interceding  for  his  own. 

His  purchas'd  property  demands; 

His  people's  everlasting  Friend, 

Who  loving,  loves  them  to  the  end. 

2   By  faith  we  claim   him  as  our 
own. 
Our    Kinsman,    near    allied    in 
blood, 
Flesh  of  our  flesh,  bone  of  our  bone. 
The  Son  of  man,  the  Son  of  God; 
We  to  his  mercy-seat  draw  nigh; 
He  never  can  himself  deny. 

453.*     T.  14.     (395.) 

THY  mercies  and  thy  faithfulness. 
Dear  Lord,  are  daily  new, 

But  who  can  tell  them  to  thy  praise, 
Upon  a  close  review? 

2  Could  I  exalt  thee  worthily. 
For  thy  unbounded  grace, 

Display'd  in  various  ways  to  me, 
My  lauds  would  never  cease. 

454.*     T.  590.     (396.) 

0   LORD,   accept   my   worthless 
heart. 

And  keep  it  ever  thine; 
Since  thou  for  me,  a  sinful  worm, 

Hast  shed  thy  blood  divine. 
Therewith  to  save  my  guilty  soul 

From  endless  pain  and  wo: 
What  dearest  friend  in  all  the  world 

Could  equal  kindness  show! 


JESUS. 


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455.*     T.56.     (397.) 

THOU,  0  Jesus,  .i|:  art  a  gracious 

Lord, 
Ever  faithful,  :il:  keeping  to  thy 

word; 
None  can  be  so  full  of  grief, 
But  he  soon  may  find  relief, 
By  the  comfort  :j|:  thy  kind  looks 

afford. 

456.*     T.  37.     (398.) 

LORD,  had  I  of  thy  love 

Such  an  impression, 
As  to  forget  all  else 

In  that  fruition. 
Still  would  my  love  fall  short 

Of  thy  great  mercies; 
Nor  can  eternity 

Sing  all  thy  praises. 


457.    T.  151. 

0  LOVE,  all  love  excelling, 

From  heav'n  to  earth  come  down! 
Come,  fix  in  us  thy  dwelling, 

Of  all  thy  gifts  the  crown: 
Lord,  thou  art  all  compassion, 

Unbounded  love  thou  art, 
O  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

Speak  peace  to  ev'ry  heart. 

458.     T.  184.     (399.) 

HOW  much  we're  lov'd  by  God 
our  Saviour, 

With  warmest  gratitude  we  trace; 
His  patience,  mercy,  pardon,  favor. 

Supported  us  throughout  our  race: 
To  him  we  trust  for  future  blessing, 

He'll  lead  us  till  our  latest  breath: 
0  may  we  all,  with  love  unceasing. 

Rejoice  in  him,  our  Lord,  by  faith! 


XXII.  Love  to  Jesus, 


459.=*     T.  106.     (400.) 
THEE  will  I  love,  my  strength  and 
tow'r. 
My  soul  with  love   to   thee  in- 
spire; 
Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  pow'r, 

Thou  art  alone  my  soul's  desire; 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  King  and  God, 
Shed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad. 

2  Ah,  why  did  I  so  late  thee  know. 
Thou  fairest  of  the  sons  of  men! 

Ah,  why  did  I  no  sooner  go 

To  thee  who  canst  relieve  my 
pain! 
Asham'd  I  sigh,  and  inly  mourn 
That  I  so  late  to  thee  did  turn. 

3  Give  to  my  eyes  repenting  tears. 
Give  to  my  heart  chaste,  hallow'd 

fires; 
Give  to  my  soul  with  filial  fears. 
The  love  that  all  heav'n's  host 

inspires: 
That  all  my  pow'rs,  with  all  their 

might. 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


460.*     T.  233.     (401.) 

THEE,  Lord,  I  love  with  sacred 
awe, 

Thy  gracious  presence  ne'er  with- 
draw 
From  me,  thy  feeble  creature. 

The  world  is  tasteless  unto  me, 

1  find  no  comfort  but  in  thee, 

And  in  thy  loving  nature: 
Yea,  wiien  the  strings  of  life  are 

broke. 
Thou  shalt  remain  my  lasting  Rock; 
Thou  art  my  comfort  and  my  All, 
Whose  blood  redeem'd  me  from  the 

fall; 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  :[|:  thy  saving 

name 
Preserve  me  from  eternal  shame. 

2  All  my  desires  are  fix'd  on  thee; 
Lord  Jesus,  thou  art  more  to  me 

Than  ev'ry  earthly  treasure; 
Were  heav'n   itself  without  thee. 

Lord, 
What  could  all  heav'nly  bliss  afford, 

To  yield  me  solid  pleasure? 


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Did  I  not  feel  that  thou  art  near, 
Whene'er   I  mourn,   my  heart  to 

cheer. 
Nought  in  this  world  could  comfort 

me; 
My  wishes  centre  all  in  thee; 
Lord  Jesus  Christ!  :|1:  if  thou  be 

gone, 
My  ev'ry  comfort  is  withdrawn! 

3  With  my  whole  heart  I  cleave 

to  tiiee. 
And  thou  wilt  come  and  dwell  with 

me; 
This  is  my  consolation! 
Li  joy  and  pain  my  soul  depends 
On  thee  with  humble  confidence. 

Thou  Rock  of  m.y  salvation! 
Thou    shalt    remain    my    Portion 

blest, 
My  All,  by  word  and  deed'confest, 
Till  these   mine   eyes  behold  thy 

face; 
Meanwhile    support    me    by    thy 

grace: 
O   Jesus    Christ  :1|:  my  God   and 

Lord, 
In  ev'ry  trial  help  afford. 

461.*     T.  200.     (402.) 

O   CHRIST,  my  only   Life    and 
Light, 

Whose  loving  condescension 
Refresheth  me  by  day  and  night. 

Beyond  my  comprehension: 
Grant,  that  I  may  return  thy  love 

With  grateful  heart's  devotion. 

Thus  my  notion 
Of  mercy  will  improve 

With  ev'ry  thought  and  motion. 

2    Let   nothing  dwell   within  my 
heart, 

But  thy  great  love  and  favor: 
May  this  engage  my  soul  to  part 

With  ev'ry  sinful  savor: 
With  all  things,  whether  great  or 
small. 

Which  isreed  the  least  division. 

Or  collision, 
'Twixt  me  and  God  my  All, 

Who  sav'd  me  from  perdition. 


3  How  blest,  how  excellent  and 

kind. 

Arc  thy  great  love  and  merit! 
Were  these  but  fix'd  within  my 
mind. 

What  could  disturb  my  spirit? 
0  might  no  thought  arise  in  me, 

No  object  move  my  senses, 

No  pretences, 
T'  obstruct  my  love  to  thee: 

Thus  heav'n  on  earth  commences. 

4  O  that  I  were  still  more  possest 
Of  this  great,  sov'reign  blessing! 

O  that  my  cold  and  lifeless  breast 

Might  glow  with  love  unceasing! 
Grant  I  may  watch  both  day  and 
night. 

To  keep  this  heav'nly  treasure 

From  the  seizure 
Of  Satan's  secret  spite,  [sure. 

Who  seeks  our  wo  with   plea- 

5  Thou  cam'st  in  love  to  my  relief, 
Bar'st  sin's  due  pain  and  torment, 

Hung'st  on  the  cross  just  like  a  thief, 

Or  murd'rer,  without  garment, 
Scorn'd,  spit  upon,  and  sore  dis- 
trest: 

O!  let  thy  sufF'rings  enter 

To  the  centre 
Of  this  my  stubborn  breast. 

To  melt  and  make  it  tender. 

6  The  blood,  which  thou  hast  shed 

for  me. 

Is  precious,  pure  and  holy; 
But  this   my  heart,   that  swerves 
from  thee, 

Is  hard,  replete  with  folly: 
Lord!  may  the  virtue  of  thy  blood 

Sink  deep  into  the  nature 

Of  thy  creature. 
And  its  kind  influence  spread 

Through  ev'ry  vein  and  feature. 

7  Thy  love  divine  is  perfect  rest, 
The  source  of  all  true  pleasure: 

0  Jesus,  be  my  soul  thus  blest, 
T'  enjoy  thee  in  full  measure! 
Shed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad; 

0  let  thy  blood  be  healing 
All  that's  ailing, 

And  that  depravity 

1  am  with  grief  bewailing. 


JESUS. 


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8  Thy  love,  my  Saviour,  all  sup- 

plies 

That  to  my  soul  is  wanting, 
'Tis  the  true  light  unto  mine  eyes, 

My  cordial,  when  I'm  Minting: 
My  bread    and   wine,   my   costly 
dress, 

My  joy  and  delectation, 

My  salvation, 
My  comfort  in  distress. 

My  refuge  'midst  oppression. 

9  My  dearest  Lord,  shouldst  thou 

remove, 
Nought    else    could    yield    me 
pleasure; 
Shouldst   thou  withdraw  thy  pre- 
cious love, 
I  lose  my  only  treasure. 
Thee  may  I  seek  and  entertain, 
With  inward  joy  receive  thee, 
Never  leave  thee. 
And  ne'er  henceforth  again 

Unfaithful  prove  and  grieve  thee. 

10  Thy  love  hath  always  been  the 

same. 
And  ever  did  pursue  me; 
Before  I  knew  thy  saving  name, 
In  mercy  thou  didst  view  me. 

0  let  thy  love,  almighty  Lord, 
Continue  to  direct  me, 
And  protect  me, 

Yea,  help  to  me  afford, 

'Gainst  all  that  would  obstruct 
me. 

11  Thy  love  uphold  me  when  dis- 

trest. 

Give  strength,  when  I  am  feeble; 
And  when  this  mortal  period's  past. 

Thou,  who  to  save  art  able, 
Support  and  strengthen  my  weak 
faith; 

Apply  thy  pow'rful  merit 

To  my  sj)irit. 
That  I  may  after  death, 

Eternal  joy  inherit. 

462.*     T.  151.     (403.) 

JESUS,  my  highest  treasure! 
In  thy  communion  blest, 

1  find  unsullied  pleasure. 

True  happiness  and  rest. 


Myself  as  an  oblation 

I  have  to  thee  assign'd, 
Because  thou  by  thy  passion, 

Hast  heal'd  my  sin-sick  mind. 

2  O  joy,  all  joys  exceeding! 
Thou  Bread  most  heavenly, 

When  I  on  thee  am  feeding. 

Thou  dost  me  satisfy 
With  marrow  and  with  fatness, 

With  comfort,  joy  and  peace, 
And  fill'st  my  heart  with  gladness. 

Assuaging  my  distress. 

3  Let  me  perceive  thy  friendly, 
Thy  cheering  countenance; 

Spread  through  my  heart  its  kindly 

Enliv'ning  influence. 
Without  thee,  gracious  Saviour, 

To  live,  is  nought  but  pain; 
T'  enjoy  thy  love  and  favor, 

Is  happiness  and  gain. 

4  Earth's  glory  to  inherit, 
Is  not  what  I  desire: 

My  heav'nly-minded  spirit 
Glows  with  a  nobler  fire; 

Where  Christ  himself  appeareth 
In  brightest  majesty, 

For  me  a  place  prepareth. 
There,  there  I  long  to  be. 

463.*     T.  156.     (404.) 

JESUS  is  my  Light  most  fair, 
Jesus  yields  me  solid  pleasure; 

In  his  love  I  have  a  share, 

This  I  count  my  highest  trea- 
sure: 

He  alone  is  my  delight. 

He  my  soul  hath  captivated, 
With  his  love  I'm  penetrated; 

He  hath  overcome  me  quite. 

2  Round  his  pierced  feet  I'll  cling, 
Him  I  seek  with  love  most  ten- 
der; 
And  accurs'd  be  ev'ry  thing. 

Which  my  seeking  hira  would 
hinder. 
Tell  me  nought  of  worldly  fame. 
Tell  me  nought  of  earthly  trea- 
sure, [sure, 
Would  you  please  in  any  mea- 
Tell  rae  of  his  lovely  name. 


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3  But  himself  I  must  behold, 

To  him  I  will  make  confession: 
My  defects  are  manifold, 

But  I  trust  to  his  compassion. 
For  I  cannot,  will  not  rest, 

Till  I've  found  my  dearest  Sa- 
viour, 

Till  he  looks  on  me  in  favor, 
Till  he  grants  me  my  request. 

4  Jesus,  thou  my  only  rest, 

0  my  Jesus,  let  me  find  thee; 
Jesus,  take  me  to  thy  breast. 

With  thy  cords  of  love  now  bind 
me. 
Thou'rt  the  object  of  my  mind, 

1  am  by  thy  love  inflamed; 
Ev'ry  good  that  can  be  named, 

Ev'ry  bliss  in  thee  I  find. 

5  May  I  of  thy  chosen  bride 
Be  a  member  chaste  and  holy; 

Let  me  quite  in  thee  confide. 
Cleave    to   thee   and   love  thee 
solely: 
Jesus,  kindly  me  receive. 
Thine  alone  may  I  be  called; 
Grant  that  what    hath   me   en- 
thralled. 
May  no  longer  me  enslave. 

6  Thou  in  grace  hast  look'd  on  me. 
And   with    precious    gifts    hast 

blessed; 

Yet  content  I  cannot  be. 
Till  I  am  of  thee  possessed: 

Jesus,  now  upon  me  shine, 
Jesus,  be  my  Sun  resplendent, 
Jesus,  be  my  joy  transcendent, 

Jesus,  be  thou  ever  mine! 

464.*     T.  39.     (405.) 

I'LL  glory  in  nothing  but  only  in 

Jesus, 
As  wounded  and  bruised  from  sin 

to  release  us: 
For  he  is  my  Refuge,  to  him  I'll 

cleave  solely. 
Thus  can   I,  like  Enoch,   in  this 

world  live  holy. 

2  What  though  the  world  foameth 
and  rageth  with  fury, 


I  in  my  dear  crucified  Jesus  will 

glory; 
Beside  him,  my  Saviour,  I'll  know 

nothing  ever, 
From    whom    neither    trials,    nor 

death  me  shall  sever. 

3  My  Jesus  is  always  desirous  to 

meet  me. 
Abounding  in  love,  and  in  mercy 

to  greet  me; 
Above  all  I  love  him,  for  he  is  my 

treasure, 

1  humbly  adore  him  and  serve  him 

with  pleasure^ 

4  My  heart's  fix'd  on  Jesus,  whose 

love  is  so  tender. 

My  life  and  my  all  unto  him  I 
surrender; 

He  is  and  remaineth  my  heart's 
meditation. 

My  faith's  only  object,  till  my  con- 
summation. 

465.*     T.  83.     (406.) 

JESUS  will  I  never  leave, 
He's  the  God  of  my  salvation; 

Through  his  merits  I  receive 
Pardon,  life  and  consolation; 

All  the  powers  of  my  mind 

To  my  Saviour  be  resign'd. 

2  Nought  on  earth  can  satisfy 
One  desire  which  God  inspireth, 

Only  Jesus  can  supply 

All  my  needy  heart  requireth; 
He  all  losses  can  retrieve. 
Him  I'll  therefore  never  leave. 

3  He  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
Join'd  with   him  in  close  com- 
munion; 

And  his  bitter  passion  is 

The  foundation  of  this  union; 
Full  of  hopes  which  never  yield, 
Firm  on  him,  my  Rock,  I  build. 

4  O  the  happy  hours  I  spend 
With  him  in  blest  conversation! 

He's  my  near  and  faithful  friend. 
Full  of  grace,  peace,  and  salva- 
tion; 
From  the  look  at  Jesus'  wounds 
iPure  delight  to  me  redounds. 


JESUS. 


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5  With  my  Jesus  I  will  stay, 
He  my  soul  preserves  and  feedeth; 

He,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  tlie  Way, 
Me  to  living  waters  leadeth  : 

Blessed,  w4\o  can  say  with  me, 

Christ,  I'll  never  part  with  thee  ! 

466.*     T.  22.     (407.) 

DEAR  Jesus,  when  I  think  on 
thee, 

My  heart  for  joy  doth  leap  in  me  ; 

Thy  blest  remembrance  yields  de- 
light. 

Till  faith  is  changed  into  sight. 

2  When  thou  art  near,  I  must  con- 

fess, 

1  feel  a  bliss  I  can't  express  : 
Thy  love,  my  Saviour,  ne'er  can 

cloy. 
Fountain  of  bliss,  and  Source  of  joy. 

3  Let  me  by  faith  behold  thy  face. 
Still  taste  thy  love,  and  share  thy 

grace ;  [name, 

Still   let   my  tongue   confess    thy 
And  Jesus  be  my  constant  theme. 

4  Thy  love  and  mercies  all  exceed; 
The  more  I  on  these  dainties  feed. 
The  more  my  eager  soul  is  bent 
To  live  but  in  this  element. 

5  Blest  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare. 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

467.*    T.  n.    (408.) 

DEAREST  Jesus,  come  to  me. 
And  abide  eternally ; 
Friend  of  needy  sinners,  come. 
Fill  and  make  my  heart  thy  home. 

2  Oftentimes  for  thee  I  sigh, 
Nothing  else  can  give  me  joy; 
This  is  still  my  cry  to  thee  : 
Dearest  Jesus,  come  to  me  ! 

3  Should  I  in  earth's  pleasures  roll. 
None  could  satisfy  my  soul ; 
Thee,  O  Jesus  !  1  adore, 
Thou'rt  my  pleasure  evermore. 


4  Jesus,  thee  alone  I  call 
My  beloved  Friend,  my  All ; 
Nothing,  whatsoe'er  it  be, 
Shall  divide  my  heart  with  thee. 

468.*     T.  15.     (409.) 

GRACIOUS  Redeemer,  thou  hast 
me 

To  come  to  thee  invited  ; 
Thy  love,  to  love  thee  ardently 

Hath  my  cold  heart  excited. 

2  Thy  cross,  thy  shame,  thy  agony, 
Thy  wounds  and  bitter  passion, 

Have  wholly  won  my  heart  for  thee, 
And  prompt  my  adoration. 

3  The    fire    of   love    that    burns 

within. 
Is  that  divine  impression. 
That  thou  didst  suflfer  for  my  sin, 
And  die  for  my  transgression. 

469.*     T.  97.     (410.) 

'TIS  evident  that  Jesus  loves. 
His  death  for  us  this  fully  proves  ; 
He  lov'd  the  world,  a  sinful  race, 
He  loves  the  church,  his  flock  of 

grace, 
He  loveth  children,  yea  he  loveth 

me. 
Who  nought  deserv'd  but  endless 

misery. 

2  O  may  I  in  his  love  be  blest. 
Like  John,  reclining  on  his  breast; 
And  oft,  like  humble  Magdalen, 
Adore  the  Friend  of  sinful  men. 
With  longing  heart  attending  at  his 

feet, 
Till  with  a  gracious  look  from  him 
I  meet. 

3  I'll  weep  whene'er  he's  not  to 

me 
What  a  most  cordial  friend  can  be; 
Do  I  not  always  feel  him  nigh. 
And  his  reviving  grace  enjoy. 
Do  I  not  in  his  sweet  communion 

live. 
Nought  else  to  my  poor  soul  can 

comfort  give. 


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LOVE  TO 


470.*     T.4.     (411.) 

WHEN  duly  I  weigh, 
How  much  day  by  day 
Thee,  Lord,  I  have  tried. 
My  Friend  ever  faithful,  who  for 
me  hast  died ; 

2  I  own  the  fault  mine : 
Thy  patience  divine. 
Which  clearly  I  trace. 

With   tears   fills  my    eyes,    with 
shame  covers  my  face. 

3  As  Mary  ador'd 
Her  Master  and  Lord, 
When  her  thou  didst  greet, 

And  deeply  abas'd  she  embraced 
thy  feet ; 

4  As  Thomas  with  awe, 
When  thy  wounds  he  saw, 
His  Saviour  avow'd, 

And   cried   with   conviction,   '  My 
Lord  and  my  God  !' 

5  As  Peter  replied, 
His  love  being  tried, 

'  My  heart  thou  dost  prove. 
Lord,    thou    knowest    all    things, 
thou  know'st  that  I  love  ;' 

6  So  may  I,  each  day, 
A  clearer  display 
Obtain  of  thy  grace  ; 

Thus  my  love  O  Jesus!  to  thee  will 
increase. 

471.*     T.  45.     (412.) 

WHAT   splendid    rays — of   truth 
and  grace, 
All  other  lights  excelling, 

1  perceive,  when  Jesus  Christ 

Makes  my  heart  his  dwelling ! 

2  He  blesseth  me — so  sensibly, 
That  spirit,  soul  and  body. 

Can  in  him  my  Saviour  joy. 
Though  quite  poor  and  needy. 

3  His  looks   of  grace — insure  al- 

ways 
To  me  my  heav'nly  calling  : 
Am  I  weak,  his  hand  preserves 
Me,  his  child,  from  falling. 


4  My  earnest  pray'r — while  absent 

here 
From  him  my  soul's  Beloved, 
Is,  that  my  heart's  confidence 
In  him  be  unmoved. 

5  Could  I  with  him — spend  all  my 

time, 
In  constant  love's  fruition, 
Infinitely  happy  then 
Would  be  my  condition. 

6  Whene'er  I  mourn — and  humbly 

turn 
For  comfort  to  my  Jesus, 
'Tis  a  never  failing  proof 
That  he's  near  and  gracious. 

7  They  who  always — our  Saviour's 

face 
Seek  upon  each  occasion, 
Never  fail  to  be  refresh'd 
With  his  consolation. 

472.*     T.  167.     (413.) 

0  COULD  we  but  love  that  Sa- 
viour, 

Who  loves  us  so  ardently. 
As  we  ought,  our  souls  would  ever 

Full  of  joy  and  comfort  be  ! 
If  we,  by  his  love  excited. 

Could  ourselves  and  all  forget. 
Then,  with  Jesus  Christ  united. 

We  should  heav'n  anticipate. 

2  Did  but  Jesus'  love  and  merit 

Fill  our  hearts  both  night  and  day. 
And  the  unction  of  his  Spirit 

All  our  thoughts  and  actions  sway! 
0  might  all  of  us  be  ready 

Cheerfully  to  testify, 
How  our  spirit,  soul  and  body, 

Do  in  God  our  Saviour  joy! 

473.     T.  14.     (414.)  ' 

TEN  thousand  talents  once  I  ow'd, 

And  nothing  had  to  pay ; 
But  Jesus  freed  me  from  the  load. 

And  wash'd  my  debt  away. 
2  Yet  since  the  Lord  forgave  my  sin, 

And  blotted  out  my  score  ; 
Much  more  indebted  I  have  been, 

Than  e'er  I  was  before. 


JESUS. 


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3  My   guilt  is   cancell'd   quite,  I 
And  satisfaction  made ;     [know, 

But  the  vast  debt  of  love  I  owe 
Can  never  be  repaid. 

4  The  love  I  owe  for  sin  forg-iv'n, 
For  power  to  believe,      [heav'n, 

For  present  peace,   and  promis'd 
No  angel  can  conceive. 

5  That  love  of  thine,  thou  sinners' 

Friend, 
Witness  thy  bleeding-  heart! 
My  little  all  can  ne'er  extend 
To  pay  a  thousandth  part. 

6  Nay  more,   the   poor  returns   I 
I  first  from  thee  obtain  ;     [make. 

And  'tis  of  grace,  that  thou  wilt  take 
Such  poor  returns  again. 

7  'Tis  well — it  shall  my  glory  be, 
(Let  who  will  boast  their  store,) 

In  time  and  in  eternity. 

To  owe  thee  more  and  more. 

474.    T.  11.    (415.) 

HARK,  my  soul!  it  is''the  Lord; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, 
'  Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  meV 

2  '  I  deliver'd  thee,  when  bound. 
And    when    wounded    heal'd    thy 

wound ; 
Sought   thee   wand'ring,   set  thee 

right, 
Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare"? 
Yea,  she  may  forgetful  be. 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love. 
Higher  than  the  heights  above. 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

3  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done, 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be; 
5ay,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  mel' 

5  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint. 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint; 
ifet  I  love  thee,  and  adore, 

)  for  grace  to  love  thee  more ! 
0 


475.     T.  14.     (416.) 

TEACH  me  yet  more  of  thy  blest 
ways. 

Thou  slaughter'd  Lamb  of  God! 
And  fix  and  root  me  in  the  grace 

So  dearly  bought  with  blood. 

2  O  tell  me  often  of  each  wound, 
Of  ev'ry  grief  and  pain ; 

And  let  my  heart  with  joy  confess, 
From  hence  comes  all  my  gain. 

3  For  thee,  O  may  I  freely  count  ) 
Whate'er  I  have  but  loss; 

And  ev'ry  name,  and  ev'ry  thing, 
Compar'd  with  thee,  but  dross. 

4  Engrave  this  deeply  in  my  heart, 
That  thou  for  me  wast  slain ; 

Then  shall  I,  in  my  small  degree, 
Return  thy  love  again. 

5  But  who  can  pay  that  mighty  debt, 
Or  equal  love  like  thine?  U 

My  heart,  by  nature  cold  and  dead,    '. 
To  thankfulness  incline. 

476.*  T.  232.  (417.) 
JESUS,  I  love  thee  fervently, 
As  thou  upon  th'  accursed  tree 

Wast  slain  for  my  transgression; 
Fm  glad,  and  grateful  tears  bedew 
My  cheeks,  when  I  in  spirit  view 

Thy  death  and  bitter  passion;  - 
This  gives  the  impulse,  Lord,  that  I 
In  truth  can  love  thee  heartily : 
My  love  to  thee  thou  knowestbest. 
But  3'et  defective  'tis  confest; 
Thou  highest  Good! 
Thy  precious  blood. 
That  cleansing  flood,  [glow'd. 

Claims   that  my  love  more  ardent 

477.*     T.  228.     (419.) 

WHAT  causeth  me  to  mourn,  is 

this : 
My  warmest  love  not  equal  is 

To  my  heart's  inclination  : 
The  more  I  love,  the  more  I  feel, 
I  should  far  better  love  thee  still, 

Thou  God  of  my  salvation  ! 
Grant  me — daily 
More  to  savor — of  thy  favor, 
Grace  and  blessing; 
Thus  my  love  will  be  increasing. 


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XXIII.  Brotherly  Love^  and  Union  of  Spirit, 


478.*     T.  583.     (1054.) 

HOW  good  and  pleasant  is  it  to 
behold 

The  favor'd  sheep  of  our  good 
Shepherd's  fold, 

By  grace  upheld,  in  love  and  know- 
ledge grow. 

Each  sharing  in  the  other's  weal 
and  wo! 

2  Fulness   of   grace   in  him,   our 

Head,  abounds. 

Hence  ev'ry  blessing  to  his  church 
redounds; 

He  dwells  among  us,  and  his  Spi- 
rit's light 

To  love  each  other  teaeheth  us 
aright. 

3  The  word  of  God  like  plenteous 

rain  descends. 
And   fructifying  pow'r  its  course 

attends,  [plies, 

Unto  our  souls  it  richest  food  sup- 
And  to   salvation  makes  us  truly 

wise. 

4  If  love  unfeign'd  we  in  our  ac- 

tions show. 
The  God  of  peace  his  blessing  will 

bestow; 
O  Lord,    preserve  thy  church  for 

Jesus'  sake. 
And  bless  what  in  thy  name  we 

undertake! 

4T9.     T.  11.     (420.) 

THEY  who  Jesus'  foll'wers  are. 
And  enjoy  his  faithful  care. 
By  a  mutual,  hearty  love 
Their  belief  in  Jesus  prove. 

2  From  their  being  join'd  in  one, 
By  the  faith  of  God's  dear  Son, 
Boundless  blessings  they  receive. 
And  to  Christ  desire  to  live. 

3  None  in  his  own  wisdom  trusts, 
None  of  his  attainments  boasts. 
Each  his  brother  doth  esteem. 
And  himself  the  meanest  deem. 


4  They're  delighted,  when  they  all 
With  one  voice  on  Jesus  call; 
And  when  fitly,  without  strife, 
Each  his  duty  doth  in  life. 

5  Meek  they  are  to  all  mankind, 
To  good  offices  inclin'd, 
Ready,  when  revil'd,  to  bless, 
Studious  of  the  public  peace. 

6  Tender  pity,  love  sincere 
To  their  enemies  they  bear; 
And,  as  Christ  affords  them  light, 
Order  all  their  steps  aright. 

7  Jesus,  all  our  souls  inspire. 
Fill  us  with  love's  sacred  fire. 
Thus  will  all  in  us  perceive 
That  we  in  thy  name  believe. 

8  May  it  to  the  world  appear. 
That  we  thy  disciples  are, 
By  our  loving  mutually. 
By  our  being  one  in  thee. 

480.     T.  22.     (421.) 

BEHOLD  us,  Lord,  rough  stones 

we  are, 
Yet  for  thy  building  us  prepare; 
Reject  not  one  of  us,  we  pray. 
Thy  Spirit's  voice  may  we  obey. 

2  0  may  thy  flock   still  more  in- 
crease 

In  mutual  love,  and  perfect  peace; 
In  harmony,  with  fervent  zeal. 
Serve  thee,  and  do  thy  holy  will. 

3  Lord,  grant  us  a  forgiving  mind. 
To  patience  and  to  peace  inclin'd. 
That  we  may  with  each  other  bear; 
To  cherish  love  be  all  our  care. 

4  Tender    compassion    may    we 
show. 

Share  in  each  other's  weal  and  wo, 
With  those  who  joyful  are,  rejoice, 
And  with  the  weeping  sympathize. 

5  At  all  times  may  we  ready  be, 
As  far  as  our  ability 
Permits  us,  to  relieve  the  want 
Of  all  the  poor  and  indigent. 


BROTHERLY  LOVE. 


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6  Yea,  this  be  our  concern,  to  seek 
In  nothing  to  oHend  the  weak, 
But  bear  with  their  infirmities. 
And  thus  preserve  the  bond  of  peace. 

7  Grant  us  in  meekness  to  reclaim 
Those,  who  have  been  in  aught  to 

blame. 
Mindful  that  we,  as  well  as  they. 
Are  liable  from  thee  to  stray. 

8  May  we,  though  gifts  be  manifold, 
As  members  of  one  body,  hold 
One  doctrine,  and  be  ever  led 

By  thee,  our   Master,    Lord,    and 
Head. 

9  O  make  us  quite    conform'd   to 

thee. 
And  grant  us  true  humility, 
That  we,  supported  by  thy  grace. 
May  in  our  walk    show  forth  thy 

praise. 

481.  T.  14.     (422.) 

0  LET  thy  love  our  hearts    con- 
strain, 

Jesus,  thou  God  of  love; 
The  bond  of  peace  let  us  maintain, 

All  discord  far  remove. 

2  Us  into  closest  union  draw, 
And  in  our  inward  parts 

Write  thou  indelibly  thy  law: 
Let  love  pervade  our  hearts. 

3  Who  would  not  now  pursue  the 

way 
Where  Jesus'  footsteps  shine"? 
Who  would  not  own  the  pleasing 

sway 
Of  charity  divine? 

4  United  firmly  by  thy  grace. 
We  shall  thy  foll'wers  prove; 

The  frowning  world  must  then  con- 
fess: 
'  See  how  these  Christians  love!' 

482.  T.  11.     (423.) 

CHERISH  us  with  kindest  care, 
Jesus,  we  thy  brethren  are, 
Of  thy  flesh  and  of  thy  bone; 
To  the  end  0  love  thine  own. 


2  As  our  Head  us  move  and  guide, 
Divers  gifts  to  each  divide; 
Plac'd  according  to  thy  will, 

Let  us  all  thy  mind  fulfil. 

3  Sweetly  may  we  all  agree, 
Useful  to  each  other  be, 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear, 
In  his  weal  and  wo  take  share. 

4  If  one  member  honor'd  be, 

All  rejoice  most  heartily; 

If  one  suffer,  all  a  part 

Bear  with  sympathizing  heart. 

5  Closely  join'd  to  thee,  our  Head, 
Nourished  by  thee  and  fed, 

Let  us  daily  growth  receive, 
And  with  thee  in  union  live. 

483.     T.  11.     (424.) 

JESUS,  we  look  up  to  thee, 
Let  us  in  thy  name  agree; 
Thou,  who  art  the  Prince  of  peace, 
Bid  contention  ever  cease. 

2  By  thy  reconciling  love 
Ev'ry  stumbling-block  remove: 
Lord,  us  all  in  thee  unite, 

To  enjoy  thy  saving  light. 

3  Make  us  all  one  heart  and  mind. 
Courteous,  merciful,  and  kind. 
Lowly,  meek  in  thought  and  word, 
As  thou  wast  on  earth,  O  Lord. 

4  Let  us  for  each  other  care. 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear; 
In  our  conduct  patterns  be 
Of  unfeign'd  humility. 

484.*     T.  155.     (425.) 

NEVER  yet  hath  in  this  world 

Love  that  highest  pitch  attained, 

Though  unfeigned, 

That  it  could  compared  be, 

Reas'nably, 

To  that  love  our  blest  Creator 

vShowM  unto  his  rebel  creature. 

While  as  yet  his  enemy. 

2  Ah!  behold  the  Son  of  God! 
Who  for  those  that  crucified  him, 
And  denied  him, 


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BROTHERLY 


('Mongst  whom,  to  my  grief  and 

shame, 
Stands  my  name) 
Pardon  from  his  Father  craveth, 
Yea,  ev'n  his  tormentors  saveth; 
Tliis  his  love  is  still  the  same. 

3  For  our  brethren  we  should  too. 
To  lay  down  our  lives  be  willing. 
Thus  fulfilling 

What  he  of  his  tlock  desires, 
Yea  requires; 

But,  with  all  his  flow'ry  speeches, 
Man  in  vain  this  lesson  teaches. 
Till  God's  love  the  soul  inspires. 

4  Brethren,  would  you  please  the 

Lord, 
Copy  then,  in  your  behaviour, 
Him  your  Saviour; 
That  you're  his,  the  world  will  own 
Then  alone. 

When,  preferring  each  his  brother. 
Ye  show  love  to  one  another; 
Thus  are  his  disciples  known. 

5  Yet  the  warmest  mutual  love. 
That  to  brethren  you're  possessing 
By  his  blessing. 

When  compared  wuth  his  love, 

Weak  doth  prove; 

For,  to  save  us  from  damnation, 

By  becoming  our  oblation, 

Love  immense  our  God  did  move. 

485.*     T.  167.     (426.) 

FLOCK  of  Jesus,  be  united, 

Covenant  with  him  anew; 
By  his  love  divine  excited. 

Praise  and  serve  him  as  'tis  due: 
0  that  nothing  whatsoever 

May  relax  tliis  blessed  tie; 
In  thy  love,  most  gracious  Saviour, 

Grant  us  all  stability. 

2  With  love's  ardor  to  be  fired, 

Be  our  aim  continually. 
So  that,  should  it  be  required, 

For  the  brethren  we  could  die: 
O  what  boundless  love  did  Jesus 

To  his  enemies  display! 
May  his  holy  pattern  teach  us, 

How  love  ought  to  bear  the  sway. 


3  O  that  we,  his  steps  to  follow, 
'Midst  affliction,  scorn  and  spite, 

And  his  sacred  name  to  hallow. 
Did  each  other  more  excite! 

Ev'ry  one  stir  up  his  brother 
To  keep  Jesns  still  in  view. 

Thus  encouraging  each  other 
His  example  to  pursue. 

4  Then  the  souls  he  join'd  together 
Will,  according  to  his  pray'r, 

Be  accepted  of  his  Father, 
And  his  kind  protection  share: 

As  thou  art  with  him  united. 
Lord,  may  we  be  one  in  thee, 

And  by  genuine  love  excited. 
Serve  each  other  willingly. 

486,*     T.  167.     (1055.) 

GRANT,  Lord,  that  with  thy  direc- 
tion: 

'  Love  each  other:'  we  comply, 
Aiming  with  unfeign'd  aflfection 

Thy  love  to  exemplify: 
Let  our  mutual  love  be  glowing. 

Thus  it  will  to  all  appear. 
That  we,  as  on  one  stem  growing, 

In  thee  living  branches  are. 

2  0  that  such  might  be  our  union, 

As  thine  with  the  Father  is. 
And  not  one  of  our  communion 

Might  forsake  the  path  of  bliss! 
iMay  our  light  'fore  men  with  bright- 
ness 

From  thy  light  reflected  shine, 
Thus  the  world  will  bear  us  wit- 
ness. 

That  we,  Lord,  are  truly  thine. 

487.*     T.  22.     (427.) 

TH'  enjoyment  of  Christ's  flesh  and 

blood. 
Which  is  on  earth  our  highest  good. 
His  members  closely  should  unite. 
And  them  to  mutual  love  excite. 

2    Love  he  most  strongly  did  en- 
force. 
Just  ere  he  finished  his  course; 
For  love  most  fervently  he  pray'd. 
Before  in  death  he  bow'd  his  head. 


LOVE. 


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3  0  that  the  Lord  could  quite  fulfil 
In  us  his  testament  and  will ! 

To  love  each  other  we  desire; 
Come,  sacred  love,  our  hearts  in- 
spire! 

4  We  join  together  heart  and  hand, 
To  walk  towards  the  promis'd  land; 
For  his  appearance  may  with  care 
Each  member  day  and  night  pre- 
pare. 

5  Till  we  the  Lord  our  Righteous- 

ness 
Shall  see  in  glory  face  to  face, 
The  bond  of  peace  may  we  main- 
tain. 
And  one  in  him,  our  Lord  remain. 

488.*     T.  14.     (428.) 

HOW  pleasant  is  love's  harmony. 
When  brethren  truly  dwell 

Together  in  heart's  unity. 
And  cordial  friendship  feel! 

2  Lord  Jesus,  in  that  very  night 
Ere  thou  didst  bleed  and  die. 

Thou  didst  with  thy  disciples  urge 
Love's  ever  sacred  tie. 

3  Remind  thy  little  flock,  too  apt 
Among  themselves  to  jar, 

That  all  thy  members'  unity 
Was  ev'n  thy  dying  care. 

4  May  we  this  testament  fulfil, 
One  mind  and  spirit  be, 

And  love  with  unremitting  zeal 
Each  other  fervently. 

489.*     T.  147.     (429.) 

JEHOVAH!  holy  Lamb, 
Christ,  who  our  hearts  hast  fired 
With  love,  by  thee  inspired, 

We  praise  thy  saving  name. 
Thou  giv'st  us  crowns  of  glory, 
Which  are  not  transitory, 
Thou,  who  our  flesh  and  blood 
Assumedst,  Lamb  of  God. 

2  Thou  art  the  loveliest, 

Our  only  joy  and  treasure, 

Our  heart's  delight  and  pleasure, 

As  long  as  love  shall  last: 
And  love  shall  ever  flourish, 
02 


Though  all  things  else  must  perish: 
As  God  himself  express'd, 
Thou  art  the  loveliest! 

3  How  fast  can  love-cords  bind! 
Thou  by  thy  love  hast  bound  us, 
E'er  since  thy  mercy  found  us, 

Thou  Shepherd,  ever  kind! 
0  let  us  taste  thy  favor. 
And  thy  rich  bounty  savor: 
We're  closely  to  thee  join'd, 
How  fast  can  love-cords  bind! 

4  0  boundless  love  and  grace! 
When  we  shall  sing  Christ's  praises 
Above  in  heav'nly  places. 

Our  voice  we'll  higher  raise.- 
As  Shepherd  he  will  feed  us. 
Support,  protect,  and  lead  us, 
Till  we  shall  see  his  face, 
0  boundless  love  and  grace! 

5  The  elders'  holy  choir. 

Who  are  in  the  Lamb's  presence, 
And  pay  him  their  obeisance. 

Cast  down  their  crowns'  attire: 
We  join  their  adoration. 
And  praise  him  with  prostration; 
'Fore  him  we  humbly  fall. 
He  is  our  All  in  all. 

6  Thanks,  wisdom,  majesty, 
His  ransom'd  congregation 
Brings  to  him  for  salvation, 

And  for  love's  unity. 
The  Lamb,  who  did  deliver 
Our  souls,  be  prais'd  for  ever; 
Blessing  and  honor  be 
To  him  eternally. 

490.*     T.  124.     (430.  1057.) 
0  IN  love  what  stores  of  grace 
Are  contained! 
By  this  band  our  covenant 
Is  maintained; 

They  who  strangers  are  to  love 
Move  our  pity, 
Love  makes  living  weighty, 

2  He,  who  is  to  Jesus  Christ 

Quite  resigned, 

And  to  walk  his  blessed  ways 

Is  inclined, 

On  his  path,  by  love  constrained, 

Firmly  treadeth, 

And  straight  on  proceedeth. 


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BROTHERLY  LOVE. 


3  When  the  true  believer's  mind 
Grace  o'erfloweth, 

Then  all  labor  cloth  succeed, 

No  hurt  groweth; 

Pilorrims  trav'llincr  Zion-ward, 

Cheer  each  other: 

Each  stirs  up  his  brother. 

4  By  Christ's  dying-love  constrain'd, 
None  can  ever 

Him  to  serve  a  burthen  deem, 
'Tis  a  favor; 

Lookino-  unto  Christ,  what  else 
Were  distressing- 
Will  become  a  blessing. 

491.     T.  165.     (43L) 

JESUS,  g-rant  me  to  inherit, 

Strengthen'd  by  thy  aiding  grace, 
Through  the  guidance  of  thy  Spirit, 

All  the  fruits  of  righteousness. 
Grant  me  true  humility, 
Faith  and  zeal  to  live  for  thee; 
To  mankind  O  make  me  gracious, 
To  my  friends  and  foes  propitious. 

2  Give  me  grace  in  all  conditions 
Firmly  to  adhere  to  thee; 

And,  'midst  all  the  exhibitions 

Of  thy  boundless  love  to  me. 
To  let  my  poor  neighbours  share 
In  my  plenty,  and  ray  pray'r: 
By  thy  love  to  me  imparted 
Make  me  always  tender-hearted. 

3  In  the  lonely  house  of  mourning. 
Through  thy  weeping  family. 

Comfort,  med'cine,  meat  and  cloth- 
ings 
May  I  minister  to  thee; 
Might  I  calm  the  orphan's  cry, 
Make  the  widow  sing  for  joy, 
And  the  captive's  moan  distressing 
Raise  to  songs  of  praise  and  bless- 
ing. 

492.     T.  39.     (1058.) 

WHAT  brought  us  together?  what 
joined  our  hearts? 

The  pardon,  which  Jesus,  our  High- 
Priest  imparts:  i 


'Tis  this,  which  cements  the  dis- 
ciples of  Christ, 

Who  are  into  one  by  the  Spirit  bap- 
tiz'd. 

2  Is  this  our  high  calling,  harmo- 

nious to  dwell, 

And  thus  in  sweet  concert  Christ's 
praises  to  tell, 

In  peace  and  blest  union  our  mo- 
ments to  spend. 

And  live  in  communion  with  Christ 
as  our  Friend? 

3  O  yes,  having  found  in  the  Lord 

our  delight, 
He  is  our  chief  object  by  day  and 

by  night. 
This  knits  us  together,  no  longer 

we  roam. 
We  all  have  one  Father,  and  heav'n 

is  our  home. 

493.    T.  159. 

WHEN  brethren  dwell  in  unity. 

In  Jesus'  ransom'd  fold, 
Join'd  by  love's  ever  sacred  tie, 

'Tis  pleasant  to  behold; 
Like  dew,  his  grace  on  them  de- 
scends, 
Yea,  his  rich  blessing  he  commands 
Upon  their  going  out  to  rest, 
Their  coming  in  is  blest. 
2  We  tread  on  consecrated  ground, 

For  'tis  his  own  abode. 
The  sparrow  here  a  nest  hath  found, 

Thine  altars,  O  Lord  God! 
Blest  they  who  to  his  courts  repair. 
To  seek  him  in  his  house  of  pray'r: 
To  such  he  will  himself  reveal. 
His  praises  they  shall  tell. 

494.     T.  159.     (432.) 

WE  in  one  covenant  are  join'd, 

And  one  in  Jesus  are; 
With  voices,  and  with  hearts  com- 
bin'd 

His  praise  we  will  declare: 
In  doctrine  and  in  practice  one, 
We'll  love  and  serve  the  Lord  alone; 
With  one  accord  sound  forth   his 

praise, 
Till  we  shall  see  his  face. 


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XXIV.    Following  Jesus,  and  bearing  his  Reproach, 


495.*     T.  230.     (133.) 

JESUS,  Lord  most  great  and  glo- 
rious, 

Reward  and  Crown  of  the  victo- 
rious, 
Restorer  of  lost  Paradise! 

We  appear  with  supplication. 

Before  thee,  God  of  our  salvation. 
And  send    to   thee    our   fervent 
cries: 

O  Lord,  our  Righteousness! 

'Tis  thy  delight  to  bless, 

We  desire  it; 

Come  then,  for  we 

Belong  to  thee. 

And  bless  us  inexpressibly. 

2  O   thou   Well-spring   of  salva- 

tion. 
We  pra)'^  thee  us  to  form  and  fashion 

According  to  thy  blessed  mind. 
We,  by  nature  spoil'd  and  marred. 
Were  from  that  happy  life  debar- 
red, 
Which    in    thy   fellowship    we 
find: 
By  thy  almighty  pow'r 
Support  us  evermore. 
Thou  life's  B^ountain! 
Without  thy  aid 
We  can't  proceed. 
Be  thou  our  help  in  time  of  need. 

3  Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit. 
They  shall  the  realm  of  heav'n  in- 
herit. 

Free  grace  is  their's,  and  endless 
bliss; 

While  all  those  who  place  reliance 

On  their  own  works,  and  bid  de- 
fiance 
To  grace,  will  of  salvation  miss. 

O  may  we  all  of  thee 

Learn  true  humility, 

Lowly  Jesus, 

May  we  despise 

All  earthly  joys 

For  thee,  the  Pearl  of  greatest  price. 


4  They  that  mourn,  bless'd  is  their 
station. 

They  find  abundant  consolation, 
Since   Jesus   first  that  path  did 
tread; 

He  prevailed  while  he  suffer'd, 

And  now  to  us  that  cup  is  offer'd, 
By  which  himself  was  perfect- 
ed. 

We  can  in  no  respect 

Here  constant  joy  expect, 

Here  is  weeping: 

At  the  Lamb's  feast 

Is  perfect  rest. 

Here  is  a  vale  of  tears  at  best. 

5  Blessed  are  the  meek  in  spirit. 
They  shall,  saith  Christ,  the  earth 

inherit; 
Their  life  is  hid  with  him  while 

here; 
Yet  they,  by  their  conversation, 
Afford  a  striking  demonstration, 
That  they  in  Christ  true  riches 

share: 
And  as  the  Lamb  of  God 
The  greatest  meekness  show'd, 
His  disciples 
His  path  pursue, 
And  as  'tis  due 
Show  in  their   conduct  meekness 

too. 

6  Blessed,  who  without  cessation 
Hunger   and  thirst  for  that  salva- 
tion 

Which  flows  from  Christ's  pure 

righteousness; 
They  are  fill'd  and  satisfied, 
With  richest  dainties  are  supplied, 
Who    long  and  pant  for  saving 

grace. 
Christ's  body  and  his  blood 
Prove  their  life-giving  food; 
Thereby  nourish'd. 
From  year  to  year 
They  thrive,  and  bear 
Fruits  that  to  him  well-pleasing  are. 


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7  All  the  merciful  are  blessed, 
For  they,  when  in  their  turn  dis- 
tressed. 

Shall  mercy  find  most  certainly. 
Water  to  the  poor  afforded 
Is  as  an  act  of  love  recorded. 

And  is  rewarded  gen'rously. 
Who  to  the  indigent 
Doth  prove  beneficent, 
He  is  blessed; 
But  wo  to  them 
Who  scorn  the  same, 
For  God  remembers  not  their  name. 

8  All  the  pure  in  heart  are  blessed. 
Of  joys  unspeakable  possessed, 

They  shall  behold  their  God  in 
peace. 
They  who  faithful  have  remained 
To  Jesus,  and  preserv'd  unstained 

The  garment  of   his    righteous- 
ness. 
Shall  once  obtain  the  grace. 
To  see  him  face  to  face: 
I  entreat  thee. 
Impart  to  me 
That  purity, 
Dear  Jesus,  which  I  trace  in  thee. 

9  They  are  objects  of  God's  favor, 
W^ho  peace  unceasingly  endeavor 

Among  their  neighbours  to  main- 
tain: 
As  his  children  them  he  owneth; 
He  with  success  their  labor  crown- 
eth, 
Such  souls  the    choicest   bless- 
ings gain. 
Love  is  the  character 
Of  each  true  follower 
Of  our  Saviour: 
May  he  through  grace 
Make  us  always 
Intent  upon  promoting  peace, 

10  Bless'd    are    they    who    suffer 

gladly 
For  doing  good  and  living  godly. 

Who  Jesus  for  their  pattern  take: 
Yea,   who   bear  their  cross   with 

meekness, 
Suff'ring  with  patience,  'midst  all 
weakness, 
And  earthly  joys  for  him  forsake; 


For  Jesus'  help  and  love 

Their  consolation  prove; 

They  who  freely 

For  him  will  bear 

Reproach,  while  here. 

At  last  shall  in  his  glory  share. 

11  Bless'd    are  they  who  are  de- 

spised. 

In  scornful  manner  stigmatized, 
And  for  their  Saviour's  sake  de- 
fam'd; 

As  the  bride  deems  it  an  honor 

To  take  the  bridegroom's  name  up- 
on her. 
Should  we  of  Jesus  be  asham'd? 

Far,  far  be  this  from  us, 

Welcome  reproach  and  cross! 

We  are  Christians, 

Who  follow  thee, 

Lord,  cheerfully. 

Through  honor  and  through  infamy. 

12  Gracious  Lord,  who  by  thy  pas- 

sion 
And  death  hast  gained  our  salva- 
tion, 

O  may  we  all  thy  name  confess: 
May  we  be  by  faith  united 
To  thee,  who  hast  us  all  invited 

To  share  eternal  happiness. 
Constrain  us  by  thy  love, 
In  all  we  do  to  prove 
Faithful  foll'wers. 
Dear  Lord,  of  thee; 
And  grant  that  we 
May  ever  love  thee  ardently. 

496.*     T.  11.     (434.) 

HOLY  Lamb  and  Prince  of  Peace, 
Hear  my  soul  implore  thy  grace: 
Grant,  that  my  behavior  may 
Meekness,  such  as  thine,  display. 

2  0  that  I  may  faithfully 
To  thy  voice  obedient  be; 
Valiant,  steadfast,  may  my  love 
In  the  hardest  trials  prove. 

3  Keep  thou  me,  a  feeble  child, 
Sober,  watchful,  undefil'd; 
That  where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Simply  I  may  follow  thee. 


JESUS. 


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4  Thou,  the  great  victorious  Lamb, 
Who  all  hosts  of  hell  o'ercamc. 
Grant,  that  by  thy  blood  I  may 
Conqu'ror  be  till  thy  crreat  day. 

5  When  thou  shalt  on  Zion  stand, 
May  I  be  at  thy  right  hand; 
Clothed  in  the  glorious  dress 

Of  thy  spotless  righteousness. 

497.*     T.  11.     (lOGO.) 

O  MY  soul,  mark  ev'ry  word 
Of  thy  kind  and  gracious  Lord: 
When  he  calls,  without  delay, 
Willingly  his  call  obey. 

2  Hath  be  aught  to  say  to  thee, 
An  attentive  scholar  be; 
Doth  he  chasten  thee,  as  son, 
'  'Tis  deserved:'  humbly  own. 

498.     T.  596.     (435.) 

0  TELL  me  no  more 

Of  this  world's  vain  store; 
The  time  for  such  trifles  with  me 
now  is  o'er. 

2  A  country  I've  found, 
Where  true  joys  abound; 
To  dwell  I'm  determin'd  on  that 

happy  ground. 

3  The  souls  that  believe, 
In  Paradise  live: 
And  me  in  that  number  will  Jesus 

receive. 

4  My  soul,  don't  delay, 
He  calls  thee  away; 

Rise,  follow  thy  Saviour,  and  bless 
the  glad  day. 

5  No  mortal  doth  know 
What  he  can  bestow, 

What  light,  strength  and  comfort; 
go,  follow  him,  go! 

G  Perhaps,  with  the  aim 
To  honor  his  name, 

1  may  do  some  service,  poor  dust 

thoufjh  I  am. 

7  Yet  this  is  confest, 
I  count  it  most  blest. 
As  at  the  beginning,  in  him  to  find 
rest. 


8  And  when  I'm  to  die, 
'Receive  me,'  I'll  cry, 

'For  life  everlasting  for  me  thou 
didst  buy.' 

9  So  closely  in  mind 
To  Jesus  I'm  join'd. 

He'll  not  live  in  glory  and  leave  me 
behind. 

10  Lo,  this  is  the  race 
I'm  running  through  grace. 
Henceforth,  till  admitted  to  see  my 

Lord's  face. 


499.*     T.  2G.     (436.) 

LORD  Jesus,  'tis  with  us  thy  aim. 
That  soul  and  body  should   be 

thine, 
0  take  our  hearts  and  us  incline 

To  be  devoted  to  thy  name. 

2  What  love  can  be  compared  with 

thine! 
Who  hath  to  us  so  just  a  claim 
As  thou,  who  didst  our  souls  re- 
deem. 
And  for  us  leave  thy  throne  divine! 

3  Go,  all  ye  wise,  without  control 
Your  empty  notions  still  pursue; 
Jesus  alone  I  have  in  view. 

This  pow'rful   magnet  draws  my 

soul. 

4  A  subject  I  of  Christ  my  King, 
And  tho'  I  poor  and  helpless  be, 
Yet  all  around  shall  plainly  see 

My  Saviour  is  my  ev'ry  thing. 

5  Thee    I    adore,    most  gracious 

Lord, 
Grant  that  my  walk  in  truth  may 

be 
At  all  times  pleasing  unto  thee, 
Directed  by  thy  holy  word. 

6  My  King,  thy  noble  statutes  write 
Upon  the  table  of  my  heart. 
Thy  grace  and  truth  to  me  im- 
part. 

And  let  thy  law  be  my  delight. 


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FOLLOWING 


500.*     T.83.     (438.) 
JESUS  Christ,  thou  Leading-star, 
Thy  great  name  we  praise  and 
hallow; 
From  believers  be  it  far 

Any  other  guide  to  follow: 
Thou,  Lord,  if  we  walk  in  light, 
Wilt  direct  our  steps  aright. 

2  Christians  are  not  here  below 
To  enjoy  earth's  transient  trea- 
sure. 
After  Christ  they're  call'd  to  go. 
His  reproach  they  count  a  plea- 
sure; 
Under  manifold  distress. 
Thro'  the  narrow  gate  they  press. 

501.  T.  26.     (439.) 

THOU  meek  and  patient  Lamb  of 
God, 
Who  can  by  faith  thy  sufF'rings 

see, 
And  not  devote  himself  to  thee. 
His  life,  and  ev'ry  drop  of  blood! 

2  Thy  dying  love  doth  justly  claim 
Thatl  should  live  unto  thy  praise. 
Yea,  gladly  share  in  thy  disgrace, 

And  suffer  freely  for  thy  name. 

502.  T.22.     (440.) 

IF  father,  mother,  children,  wife. 
Houses,  or  lands,  or  aught  in  life. 
Delude  thy  heart,  that  thoui  desist 
From  faith  and  love  to  Jesus  Christ; 

2  His  words  with   due   attention 

hear: 
'  My  cross  whoever  will  not  bear, 
And  all  forsake  to  follow  me, 
He  cannot  my  disciple  be.' 

3  First  let  us  duly  count  the  cost. 
And  then  in  Jesus  place  our  trust, 
If  we  on  him  alone  depend, 

He   'midst    all    trials   proves   our 
Friend. 

4  If  once  the  plough  in  hand  we 

take. 
Preserve   us,  Lord,   from  looking 

back: 
O  let  us,  through  thy  aiding  grace. 
Pursue  our  course  with  steadiness. 


5  On  those  who  faithful  prove  to 

death, 
And  show  by  works  of  love  their 

faith, 
A  crown  of  life  thou  once  wilt  place, 
Before  thy  Father  them  confess. 

503.*     T.  90.     (44L) 

'  MY  yoke,'   saith   Christ,   '  upon 
you  take. 
Serve  me,  amidst  oppression: 
The  world,  and  all  its  joys  forsake, 

And  shun  no  tribulation: 
Come,  follow  me,  and  humbly  bear 
My   cross,   and   in  my   suff"'rings 
share.' 

2  Then  let  us  follow  Christ  our  Lord, 
Both  soul  and  body  off''ring. 

Be  cheerfully,  with  one  accord, 
Partakers  of  his  suff"'ring; 

For  they  who  show  true  faithfulness 

Shall  gain  a  rich  reward  of  grace. 

504.     T.  243.     (442.) 

AMIDST  tribulation. 

We  follow  our  Saviour, 
Whose  name  and  profession 

We'll  honor  for  ever. 
His  shame  we  bear,: — and  gladly 
share. 

2  We  in  ev'ry  nation 
Will  boldly  confess  him. 

Make  known  his  salvation. 

Yea,  serve  him  and  bless  him, 
And  him  adore — for  evermore. 

3  Our  Lord  contradiction 
Of  sinners  endured; 

Him,  'midst  all  affliction, 

W"e  follow,  assured 
That  we  at  last — with  him  shall  rest. 

505.*     T.  16.     (443.) 

CROSS,  reproach  and  tribulation. 
Ye  to  me  are  welcome  guests. 

When  I  have  this  consolation. 
That  my  soul  in  Jesus  rests. 

2  The  reproach  of  Christ  is  glorious. 
Those  who  here  his  burden  bear 

In  the  end  shall  prove  victorious. 
And  eternal  glory  share. 


JESUS. 


3  Christ,  our  ever-blessed  Saviour, 
Bore  for  us  reproach  and  shame, 

Now  as  conqu'ror  lives  for  ever, 
And  we  conquer  in  his  name. 

4  Bear  then  the  reproach  of  Jesus, 
Ye  who  live  a  life  of  faith; 

Sing  ye  joyful  song-s  and  praises, 
Ev'n  in  martyrdom  and  death. 

5  Bonds,  and  stripes,  and  tribula- 

tion. 
Are  our  honorable  crowns; 
Shame  is  our  g-lorification. 

Gloomy  dungeons  are  as  thrones, 

506.     T.  22.     (444.) 

JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  sinful  worm  asham'd  of  thee? 
Forbid,  it  Lord!  thee  I  confess. 
Before  both  friends  and  enemies. 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  of  my  God, 
Who  purchas'd  me  with  his  own 

blood! 
Of  him,  w4io  to  retrieve  my  loss, 
Despis'd  the  shame,   endur'd   the 

cross! 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  of  that  Friend 
On  whom  my  heav'nly  hopes  de- 
pend! 

It  must  not  be— be  this  my  shame. 
That  I  not  more  revere  his  name! 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  of  my  Lord, 
By    all    heav'n's     glorious    hosts 

ador'd! 
No,  I  will  make  my  boast  of  thee, 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 

5  And   when  I  stand   before   thy 

throne, 
INIe  'fore  thy  heav'nly  Father  own; 
Then  shall  the  holy  angels  see 
Thee,  Jesus,  not  asham°d  of  me! 

507.*     T.  14.     (1062.) 

GLORY  to  God,  whose  witness- 
train, 

Those  heroes  bold  in  faith. 
Could  smile  on  poverty  and  pain, 

And  triumph  ev'n  in  death. 


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2  Scorn'd  and  revil'd  as  was  their 

Head, 
When  walking  here  below. 
Thus  in  this  evil  world  they  led 
A  life  replete  with  wo. 

3  With  the  same  faith  our  bosom 

glows. 
Wherein  those  warriors  stood, 
When  in  the  cruel  hands  of  those, 
Who  thirsted  for  their  blood. 

4  God,  whom  we  serve,  our  God 

can  save. 
Can  damp  the  scorching  flame. 
Can  build   an   ark,    or    smooth  a 
wave. 
For  such  as  fear  his  name. 

5  Yea,  should  it  ev'n  to  man  ap- 

pear 
At  times,  as  though  our  Lord 
Forsook  his  chosen  people  here, 
At  last  he'll  help  afford. 

6  If  but  his  arm  support  us  still, 
Is  but  his  joy  our  strength, 

"We  shall  ascend  the  rugged  hill 
And  conqu'rors  prove  at  leno-th. 

508.*     T.  11.     (1063.) 

RISE,3^e  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb, 
Serve    him    midst    reproach    and 

shame. 
His  example  keep  in  view. 
And  the  narrow  path  pursue. 

2  O  all-wise,  sublime  decree! 
He  assum'd  humanity, 

Liv'd  on  earth  despis'd  and  poor, 
Died,  salvation  to  procure. 

3  See  his  faithful  witness-train, 
They  endur'd  the  cross  and  pain; 
(Men,  the  world  deserved  not) 
Hard  and  cheerless  was  their  lot. 

4  Should  we  not  rejoice  to  see 
Our  names  in  heav'n's  registry, 
With  the  names  of  those  enroll'd. 
Who  shall  reap  an  hundred-fold! 

509.*     T.  16.     (1064.) 
IN  that  glorious  vest  arrayed 

Wherein  we  'fore  God  can  stand. 
We  will  Jesus  undismayed 

Follow,  joining  heart  and  hand. 


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SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


2  If  our  all  on  him  we  venture, 
And  while  we  on  him  rely, 

Upon  hardest  trials  enter, 

Needful  strength  he  will  supply. 

3  Of  our  lives  we  will  "be  careful. 
While  reserved  for  his  use. 

But,  when    he    demands,   unfear- 
ful, 
Wealth  and  life  for  Jesus  lose. 

510.*     T.56.     (437.) 

BLESSED  Jesus  :|1:  all  our  hearts 

incline 
Thee  to  follow  :||:  where  thy  foot- 
steps shine; 
At  all  times,  and  ev'ry  where. 
May  our  words  and  actions  bear 
A  resemblance  :|1:  gracious  Lord  to 
thine. 

511.*     T.54.     (445.) 

THE  sufF'rings  of  this  life's  short 
day 

Can't  be  compar'd  with  that  dis- 
play 

Of  glory,  which  God's  heirs  shall 
prove. 

When  they  who  Jesus  truly  love 

Shall  shine  above. 

2  Therefore  we'll  follow  willingly 
Our  Saviour  in  adversity; 
Then,  after  having  suifer'd  here, 
We  shall  in  heav'n  his  glory  share, 
Beyond  compare. 


512.*     T.  58.     (446.) 
TO  follow  Jesus,  is  his  people's  aim, 
Where'er  they  go,  through  honor  or 

through  shame, 
They  themselves  thrice  happy  es- 
teem, if  favor'd 
In  his  reproach  to  share,  which  is 
still  savor'd  With  inward  joy. 

513.*     T.  164.     (447.) 
HOW  great  at  last  my  joy  will  be, 

If  I  have  faithful  proved 
To  Christ,  and  'midst  adversity 

Till  my  last  breath  him  loved. 
They  who  reproach  here  bear, 
In  heav'n  a  crown  shall  wear; 
Who  follow  Christ  are  truly  blest, 
For  they  with  him  shall  ever  rest. 

514.     T.  159.     (448.) 

WE  covenant  with  hand  and  heart, 

To  follow  Christ  our  Lord; 
With  world,  and  sin,  and  self  to  part, 

And  to  obey  his  word: 
To  love  each  other  heartily, 
In  truth  and  in  sincerity,     [shame, 
And    under    cross,    reproach    and 
To  glorify  his  name. 

515.*     T.  155.     (1068.) 
AMEN  yea,  Head  of  thy  church. 
Grant,  we  pray,  this  our  petition; 
In  submission 

To  thy  will,  with  steady  pace. 
In  thy  ways 

To  proceed:  if  thou  attend  us. 
Cross  and  shame  shall  not  offend  us, 
Thee  we  boldly  will  confess. 


XXV.  Self- Knowledge,  and  Sighing  for  Grace, 


516.     T.37.     (1071.) 
THEY  that  are  whole  need  not 

The  good  Physician, 
But  they  who  know  and  feel 

Their  lost  condition, 
Bewail  their  wretched  state, 

To  Christ  appealing. 
Experience  of  his  stripes 

The  virtue  healing. 


2  We  know,  that  in  our  flesh 

No  good  thing  dwelleth. 
But  with  ne'er  failing  skill 

Our  wounds  he  healeth; 
Thus  spirit,  body,  soul. 

Though  poor  and  needy, 
Can,  to  rejoice  in  him, 

Be  ever  ready. 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


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517,*     T.  228.     (1070.  350.) 

ALASI  we're  sinful,  vile,  and  base, 
Yet  freely  justified  by  grace: 

A  myst'ry  this,  concealed 
From  all,   but  those  who    gladly 

own: — 
*  This  truth  to  me  had  ne'er  been 
known. 

By  flesh  and  blood  revealed; 
0  nol  I  owe  my  experience,  I 

And  assurance  of  salvation 

To  the  Spirit's  operation.' 

2  He  who  in  Jesus'  death  believes, 
From  thence  all  righteousness  re- 
ceives, 

And  all  sanctification: 
Though  stripp'd  of  every  self-made 

good, 
Is  by  the  virtue  of  his  blood 

Freed  from  sin's  condemnation; 
Its  voice  still  cries  in  his  favor: 
Christ  our  Saviour  for  him  pleadeth: 

This  is  all  the  plea  he  needeth. 

3  O  how  enraptur'd  is  my  heart. 
That  in  my  Jesus  I  have  part, 

He  is  my  only  treasure: 
May  I  for  evermore  abide 
A  member  of  his  chosen  bride. 
And  live  unto  his  pleasure: 

O  I  have  joy,  at  the  favor, 
That  my  Saviour,  here  already, 

Join'd  me  to  the  church  his  body. 

518.*     T.  22.     (449.) 

MY  soul  before  thee  prostrate  lies. 
To  thee,  its  Source,  my  spirit  flies; 
0  turn  to  me  thy  cheering  face, 
I'm  poor,  enrich  me  with  thy  grace. 

2  Deeply  convinc'd  of  sin,  I  cry. 
In  thy  death.  Saviour,  let  me  die; 
0  may  the  world,  may  self  and  pride. 
In  me  henceforth  be  crucified. 

J  Take  full  possession  of  my  heart. 
To  me  thy  lowly  mind  impart. 
Break  nature's  bonds,  and  let  me  see. 
He  whom  thou  free'st,  indeed  is  free. 

4  !My  heart  in  thee,  and  in  thy  ways 
Delights,   yet    from   thy  presence 

strays; 
O  keep,  I  pray,  my  wav'ring  mind 
Stay'd  upon  thee,  to  thee  resign'd, 

■       p 


5  I  know,  that  nought  in  me  avails, 
Here  all  my  strength  and  wisdom 

fails; 
Who  bids  a  sinful  heart  be  clean] 
Thou  only.  Saviour  of  lost  men! 

6  Still  will  I  wait,  O  Lord,  on  thee, 
Till,  in  thy  light,  the  light  I  see; 
Till  thou  in  my  behalf  appear, 
To  banish  ev'ry  doubt  and  fear. 

7  All  my  own  schemes,  each  self 
design, 

I  to  th)'-  better  will  resign; 
Impress  this  deeply  on  my  breast, 
That  I  in  thee  am  truly  blest. 

8  Then  ev'n  in  storms  I  thee  shall 
know 

My  sure  Support,  and  Refuge  too, 
In  ev'ry  trial  I  shall  prove 
Assuredly,  that  Godis  Love. 

519.*     T.  121.     (450.) 

FOR  grace  I  weep  and  pant, 
'Tis  mercy  that  I  want; 

How  wretched  should  I  be, 
Did  I  not  Jesus  know! 

Who  to  deliver  me, 
Suffer'd  in  my  stead. 
In  a  tomb  was  laid, 
And  rose  from  the  dead. 

2  Could  even  all  the  love 
In  heav'nly  hosts  above, 

And  in  the  church  below, 
At  once  united  prove. 

And  in  one  bosom  glow; 
Jesus'  love  outweighs; 
Yea,  his  boundless  grace 
Is  beyond  all  praise. 

3  Love  is  his  nature  still. 
In  me  he  will  fulfil 

His  precious  thoughts  of  peace. 
If  I  am  to  his  will 

Resign'd  in  every  case; 
Let  him  do  what's  best, 
Then,  supremely  blest, 
I  enjoy  true  rest. 

4  O  my  Immanuel, 
My  wounded  spirit  heal! 

I  humbly  seek  thy  face; 
Yea,  pungent  sorrow  feel, 
That  I've  abus'd  thy  grace. 


158 

Jesus,  pardon  me! 
May  I  henceforth  be 
Faithful  unto  thee. 

5  0  Lord,  thy  grace  impart, 
Refresh  and  cheer  my  heart. 

Thy  pard'ning  love  display, 
For  thou  my  Saviour  art; 

To  me,  poor  sinner,  say, 
'  Thy  reproach  is  mine. 
All  my  merit's  thine. 
Take  my  peace  divine.' 

6  I  know,  that  through  thy  grace 
Thou  wilt  my  guilt  erase. 

And  banish  all  my  fear; 
Wilt  grant  to  me  thy  peace. 

And  me  with  patience  bear. 
On  me  grace  bestow, 
Jesus,  thee  to  know: 
Amen,  be  it  so! 

520.*  *T.  141.     (451.) 

1  AM  a  poor  sinner. 

This  I  surely  know; 
And  if  my  dear  Saviour 

Did  not  love  me  so, 
As  ne'er  to  forsake  me, 

Worthless  though  I  be. 
He  ere  now  his  mercy 

Had  withdrawn  from  me. 

2  Grace,  and  a  sensation 
Of  my  sinfulness, 

Keep  on  each  occasion 

In  me  equal  pace; 
While  I  own  ashamed, 

*  I  deserved  wrath!' 
I  rejoice,  reclaimed 

From  sin's  pow'r,  b}^  faith. 

3  Jesus,  when  thy  blessings 
Fill  my  needy  heart, 

Fear  and  anxious  doubtings 
Then  from  me  depart; 

I  in  thy  atonement 
My  election  trace. 

And  rejoice,  astonish'd 
At  my  lot  of  grace. 

4  Witness  true  and  faithful, 
Christ,  the  church's  Head, 

All  is  Yea  and  Amen 

Thou  hast  promised; 
As  I  am,  so  take  me 

With  my  worst  and  best; 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


Ever  thine  preserve  me 

Till  with  thee  I  rest. 
5  While  we  thy  past  dealings 

Gratefully  review. 
We're  assur'd,  thy  mercies 

Are  each  morning  new; 
And  that  thou  wilt  freely 

Give  thy  promis'd  grace, 
And,  amidst  our  weakness, 

Form  us  to  thy  praise. 

521.*     T.  141.     (452.) 

JESUS'  love  unbounded 

None  can  e'er  explain; 
Yet,  alas,  how  often 

Do  we  cause  him  pain! 
Even  those  still  grieve  him. 

Who  enjoy  his  grace. 
And,  to  him  devoted. 

Should  show  forth  his  praise. 

2  Lord,  thy  body's  Saviour, 
Comfort  us  anew. 

Ah,  regard  our  weeping. 

Thy  compassion  show; 
Pardon  our  transgressions. 

Hear  our  fervent  cry. 
And  our  souls  and  bodies 

Heal  and  sanctify. 

3  All  our  days,  O  Jesus, 
Hallow  unto  thee. 

May  our  conversation 

To  thy  honor  be; 
Let  us  all  experience. 

To  the  end  of  days. 
Thy  reviving  presence 

'Midst  thy  chosen  race. 

522.*     T.  30.     (453.) 

0  MY  God,  I  come  oppress'd  with 
sadness. 

Fill  my  troubled  soul  with  joy  and 
gladness 

In  thy  salvation; 

No  where  else  I  find  true  consola- 
tion. 

2  Faithfully  thy  Spirit  me  directed. 

But  his  warning  I  have  oft  neglect- 
ed; 

Most  gracious  Saviour, 

Pardon  and  restore  me  to  thy  favor. 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


159 


3  I  confess,  0  Lord,  with  deep  con- 

trition. 

My  unfaithfulness,  hear  my  peti- 
tion; 

Comfort  and  bless  me, 

With  thy  gracious  presence  now 
refresh  me. 

4  0  baptize  me  with  thy  fire  and 

spirit, 

Grant  me  from  the  fulness  of  thy 
merit 

True  heart's  compunction, 

Prim'tive  love,  simplicity  and  unc- 
tion. 

5  Give  me  grace  to  walk  with  cir- 

cumspection, 
Keep  me  from  the  world's  and  sin's 

infection. 
That  my  behavior 
May  adorn  thy  doctrine,  gracious 

Saviour. 

523.*     T.  16.     (454.) 
O  W^HAT  would  be  my  condition, 

Did  not  Jesus  stand  my  Friend! 
But  his  faithful  love  and  mercy 

Keep  me  from  all  danger  screen'd. 

2  Doth  howe'er  in  my  frail  nature 
Something  stir  that  is  not  good. 

And  might  to  my  soul  prove  hurtful, 
Straig-ht  I  turn  to  Jesus'  blood; 

3  Straight  to   Jesus'  wounds  and 

bruises. 
With  believing  confidence; 
Thus  I  always  can  find  shelter 
From  sin's  baneful  influence. 

4  Lamb  of  God,  display  the  virtue 
Of  thy  sanctifying  blood, 

Overstream  with  life  and  blessing 
Us  poor  sinners  'fore  thee  bow'd; 

5  Sinners,  in  ourselves  unworthy 
Of  the  smallest  crumb  of  grace, 

But  who  dare  of  boundless  mercy 
Boast,  to  our  Redeemer's  praise. 

524.*     T.  4.     (455.) 
WE  know  that  we're  poor, 
And  sinful  all  o'er. 
In  us  there's  no  good; 
0  cleanse  us,  dear  Saviour,  in  thy 

precious  blood! 


2  How  wondrous  thy  love 
And  mercy  do  prove, 
This  plainly  our  faith 

Discerns  by  thy  agony,  passion  and 
death. 

3  Lord  Jesus,  receive 
The  thanks  we  can  give; 
O  that  to  thy  praise. 

My  thoughts,  words,    and   actions 
were  hallow'd  always! 

4  We  all  at  thy  throne 
Now  humbly  fall  down; 
Praise  to  thee,  our  God, 

Be  brought  by  us,  sinners,  redeem'd 
with  thy  blood. 

525.*     T.  244.     (456.) 
WHEN  I  am  conscious  truly 

Of  my  great  sinfulness. 
And  that  so  very  slowly 

Towards  the  mark  I  press; 
Nought  then  can  comfort  me, 
But  Jesus'  mercy  free. 

And  that  he  bore  with  patience 
My  sins  upon  the  tree. 

2  Yea,  when  I  see  in  spirit 
My  Saviour  shed  his  blood, 

That  I  might  life  inherit, 
And  everlasting  good; 

Then  I  true  happiness 

And  joy  in  him  possess. 

My  eyes  with  tears  flow  over 

For  heart-felt  thankfulness. 

526.*     T.  22.     (457.) 
WHILE  here  on  earth  we  run  our 

race. 
We  Jesus'  love  and  kindness  trace; 
Our  faults  are  more  than  we  can  tell. 
Yet  did  his  mercy  never  fail. 

2  When  we  like  wand'ring  sheep 

had  stray'd. 
His   boundless   goodness   he    dis- 

play'd; 
He  sought  us,  worthless  as  we  are. 
And  took  us  in   his  tender  care. 

3  Asham'd  we  own  our  great  defect, 
And  did  not  Jesus  us  protect. 

We  should  be  oft   depress'd  with 

fears. 
While  traversing  this  vale  of  tears. 


160 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


4  Bat  Jesus'  blood  and  death  im- 
part 

True  comfort  to  the  needy  heart: 

Those  who  still  weak  and  feeble 
are, 

He  kindly  in  his  arms  will  bear. 

52T.     T.  119.     (458.) 

AT  thy  feet,  :||: 
At  thy  pierced  feet  I  lie; 
Saviour,  mark   my  heart's   contri- 
tion, 
Listen  to  each  broken  sigh; 
Ahl  refuse  not  the  petition 
Of  a  sinner  conscious  he's  unclean, 
Full  of  sin!  :||: 

2  INIake  me  clean,  :1I: 
]\Iy  whole  nature  purify. 
Cleanse  me  in  that  precious  foun- 
tain. 

Which  by  faith  I  open'd  see, 
Standing  on  the  blissful  mountain, 
Where  thou  bar'st  my  sin,  my  guilt 

and  shame. 
Lamb  once  slain!  :\\: 

3  Look  on  me,  :I|: 

See  each  painful  wound  and  sore. 
Thou  compassionate  Physician, 
Speak  the  word,  my  sickness  cure, 
Wrest  me  from  the  sad  condition. 
Into  which  transgression    brought 

my  soul; 
Make  me  whole.  :II: 

4  Bid  me  live,  :11: 

Bid  a  dying  sinner  live. 
Raise,  O  raise  my  drooping  spirit; 
Then  to  thee  myself  I'll  give. 
And,  until  I  heav'n  inherit, 
Ev'ry  moment  in  thy  service  spend, 
Faithful  Friend!  :i|: 

528.     T.  14.     (459.) 

O  JESUS,  Jesus,  my  good  Lord, 
How  wondrous  is  thy  love. 

Thy  patience,  pity,  tenderness. 
Which  I  each  moment  prove! 

2  I  once  was  wholly  dead  in  sin, 

And  ignorant  of  thee. 
And  liv'd  contentedly  therein, 

Nor  knew  thy  love  to  me. 


3  But  thine   all-seeing  eye   then 

view'd, 
And  mark'd  my  ev'ry  way, 
Me  still  in  tender  love  pursu'd, 
Who  oft  from  thee  did  stray. 

4  Yet  0!  how  faithless  is  my  mind, 
How  apt  to  turn  aside. 

And  wander  in  its  own  deceits 
Of  reas'ning  and  of  pride! 

5  How  doth  the  old  corruption  strive 
And  fiorht  to  reiffn  aofain! 

There's  surely  not  a  heart  like  mine, 
So  wretched,  dark  and  vain. 

6  Thou  Friend  of  sinners,  love  me 

still. 
The  poorest  and  the  worst; 
Where  sin  abounded,  well  I  know, 
Thy  grace  aboundeth  most. 

7  Yet  let  me  not  thy  grace  abuse, 
And  sin  because  thou'rt  good: 

But  let  thy  love  fill  me  with  shame, 
That  I  so  long  withstood. 

8  On  me,  my  King,  exert  thy  pow'r, 
Make  old  things  pass  away; 

Create  all  new,  draw  me  to  thee, 
Still  nearer  ev'ry  day. 

9  Thou  know'st  which  way  to  rec- 

tify 
Each  stubborn  ill  within, 
How  to  subdue  my  ev'ry  thought, 
And  conquer  all  that's  sin. 

10  Chastise  me  when  I  do  amiss, 
0  might  no  thought  arise 

Which  is  displeasing  unto  thee; 
Of  grace  send  fresh  supplies. 

11  Impress  thy  wounds  upon  my 

heart. 
And  all  thy  bitter  pain; 
Abide  in  me  for  evermore. 
And  constant  vict'ry  gain. 

529.     T.  58.     (460.) 

O  LAMB  of  God,  who  wast  for  sin- 
ners slain. 

That  they  might  pardon,  life  and 
bliss  obtain. 

Give  me  to  experience  thy  great 
salvation. 

And  in  my  heart  0  fix  thy  habita- 
tion For  evermore. 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


161 


2  Thou   know'st  my  inmost  soul, 

I've  nought  to  boast, 
And  without   thee    should   be    for 

ever  lost; 
When  I  am  neglectful,  thou  dost 

reprove  me, 
Yet   I   am  we\\  assur'd  that  thou 

dost  love  me. 

For  thou  forgiv'st. 

3  How  glad  am  I  that  thou  so  gra- 

cious art, 
That   thou   dost  bless   my  sinful, 

worthless  heart. 
And  canst  with  such  patience  bear 

my  behavior, 
0  wert  thou  not  exactly  such   a 

Saviour, 

What  should  I  do! 

530.  T.  151.     (4G1.) 
COME,  faithful  Shepherd,  bind  me 

With  cords  of  love  to  thee! 
And  evermore  remind  me 

That  thou  hast  died  for  me; 
0  may  thy  holy  Spirit 

Set  this  before  mine  eyes, 
That  I  thy  death  and  merit 

Above  all  else  may  prize. 

2  I  am  of  my  salvation 
Assured,  through  thy  love; 

Yet  ah,  on  each  occasion 
Might  I  more  faithful  prove! 

Hast  thou  my  sins  forgiven. 
Then  leaving  things  behind, 

May  I  press  on  to  heaven, 
And  bear  the  prize  in  mind. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  not  forsake  me< 
Though  I  am  oft  to  blame; 

As  thy  reward,  0  take  me 

Anew,  just  as  I  am; 
Grant  me  henceforth,  dear  Saviour, 

While  in  this  vale  of  tears. 
To  look  to  thee,  and  never 

Give  way  to  anxious  fears. 

531.  T.  106.     (462.) 

Ah,  Lord,  how  apt  am  I  to  stray 
From  thee!    how   prone  to  lust 
and  pride! 
Nature  oft  strives  to  bear  the  sway, 
And  turn   my   heart  from   thee 
aside; 
P2 


Yet  such   vile,  wretched    sinners 

are 
The  objects  of  thy  love  and  care. 

2  Forbid,  0  Lord,  each  vain  desire, 
Bind  my  affections  to  thy  cross; 

Quench  all  the  sparks  of  nature's 
fire, 
]May  I  count  all  for  thee  but  loss; 
Lord  Jesus,  tear  each  idol  down. 
Thy  love  within  my  heart  enthrone. 

3  O  Jesus,  wipe  away  my  tears, 
Be  unto  me  a  healing  balm; 

Warm   thou  my  heart,  dispel  my 

fears. 
And    speak    the    tempest   to    a 

calm: 
Remove  the  maladies  of  sin. 
And  in  thy  blood  0  wash  me  clean. 

4  I  gladly  will  show  forth  thy  praise. 
If  thou  wilt  gird  me  with  thy 

pow'r. 
And  sing  the  glories  of  thy  grace, 

Uutil  my  pilgrimage  be  o'er, 
With    hallow'd    fire    inspire    my 

tongue. 
And  love  shall  be  my  endless  song^ 

532.     T.22.     (463.) 

VAIN  are  all  efforts  made  to  traca 
The  way  to  life  and  happiness. 
Before  'tis  on  our  mind  imprest, 
That  Jesus  is  our  only  rest! 

2  By  my  own  strength  I  can'i  pro- 
cure 

True  rest,  nor  even  feel  I'm  poor; 
Strive  I  great  comforts  to  obtain. 
Instead    of  joy    I've   nought   but 
pain. 

3  He  shows  me  how  from  him  I 
rove. 

And    court   my   neighbor's   praise 

and  love. 
How  self-will  raises  discontent 
Against  my  Saviour's  government. 

4  How  soon,  when  Satan  tempts> 
I  start. 

Pass  by  convictions  in  my  heart. 
Let  my  first  love  and  zeal  abate, 
Fall,  and  my  very  falls  forget. 


162 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


5  When,  fill'd  with  humble  shame, 

I  feel 
That  he  hath  patience  with  me  still: 
I  sink  abas'd  before  his  face. 
And  thank  him  for  his  boundless 

grace. 

6  Search  out,  discover,  and  erase, 
W'hatever  is  not  to  thy  praise, 
All  that  might  an  obstruction  prove 
To  thy  blest  purposes  of  love. 

7  Complete  thy  work,  my  gracious 

King, 
My  heart  into  subjection  bring; 
Destroy,  I  pray,  the  carnal  mind. 
And  make  me  quite  to  thee  resign'd. 

533.     T.  22.     (464.) 

FROM   my  own  works   at  last  I 

cease, 
For  God  alone  can  give  me  peace; 
Fruitless  my  toil,  and  vain  my  care. 
Of  my  own  strength  I  must  despair. 

2  Lord,  I  despair  myself  to  heal, 
I  see  my  sin,  but  cannot  feel 
True  sorrow,  till  thy  Spirit  show 
My  unbelief,  the  source  of  wo. 

3  'Tis  thine  alone    to  change  the 

heart, 
Thou  only  canst  good  gifts  impart, 
1  therefore  will  my  heart  resign 
To  thee,  O  cleanse  and  seal  it  thine! 

4  With  humble  faith  on  thee  1  call. 
My  Light,  my  Life,  my  Lord,  my 

All! 
I  wait,  O  Lord,  to  hear  thee  say, 
<  My  blood  hath  wash'd  thy  sins 

away.' 

5  Speak,  gracious  Lord,  my  sick- 

ness cure. 

Make  my  infected  nature  pure; 

Peace,  righteousness,  and  joy  im- 
part. 

And  give  thyself  unto  my  heart. 

534,     T.  106.     (465.) 

0  JESUS,  could  I  always  keep 
My  eye  on  thee,  the  living  way, 

1  then,   though   once  a  wand'ring 

sheep, 
Should  no  more  err  or  run  astray; 


But  wheresoe'er  thou  goest,  I 
Should  follow  thee,  not  asking  why. 

2  O  that  I  never  might  forget 
What  thou  hast  sufFer'd  for  my 

sake, 
To  save  my  soul,  and   make   me 

meet 
Once  of  thy  glory  to  partake: 
0  might  I  oft  in  spirit  see 
How  thou  wast  crucified  for  me. 

3  But,  gracious  Lord,  when  I  reflect 
How  oft  Fve  turn'd  my  eye  from 

thee. 
How  treated  thee  with  cold  neglect, 

And  listen'd  to  the  enemy; 
And  yet  to  find  thee  still  the  same, 
This   fills  my   soul  with  humble 
shame. 

4  Astbnish'd  at  thy  feet  I  fall, 
Thy   love    exceeds   my   highest 

thought; 
Henceforth  be  thou  my  All  in  all, 
Thou  who  with   blood  my  soul 

hast  bought; 
May   I   henceforth   more    faithful 

prove. 
And  ne'er  forget  thy  dying  love. 

535.     T.  79.     (466.) 

WHEN,    having  been  with  guilt 

opprest, 
My  wand'ring  spirit  findeth  rest 

Through  Jesus'  pard'ning  grace; 
Then  I  by  faith  can  call  him  mine, 
My  needy  soul  doth  then  incline 

To  be  in  Mary's  happy  place. 

2  My  pray'r  is,  '  Jesus,  let  me  hear 
Thy  voice,  which  can  instruct  and 
cheer 
My  poor  and  worthless  heart; 
For  should  I  cease  thy  words  t'obey, 
And    from    thy    blessed    presence 
stray. 
Nature  would  soon  its  pow'r  as- 
sert.' 


3  A  single  eye,  a  faithful  heart, 
Dear  Jesus,  to  thy  child  impart, 
In  ev'ry  trying  hour; 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


163 


Reason's  tormenting  thoughts  pre- 
vent, 

Still  keep  my  eye  on  thee  intent, 
Till   sight    my  faith  and  hope 
o'erpow'r. 

536.    T.22.     (467.) 

LORD   Jesus,    my  most    faithful 

Friend, 
Thy  aid  unto  thy  child  extend 
In  each  temptation's  trying  hour. 
That  sin  may  not  thy  grace  o'er- 
pow'r. 

2  That  spark,    enkindled    in    my 

heart,  • 
Remain  unquench'd,  though  all  the 

art 
Of  world  and  Satan  be  combin'd 
To  make  me  leave  my  matchless 

Friend. 

3  0  let  thy  Spirit  stay  with  me. 
To  groan  and  speak  my  wants  to 

thee; 
Still  let  him  show  me  ev'ry  need. 
And  that  in  thee  I'm  help'd  indeed. 

4  Thy  faithfulness  I  oft  have  prov'd. 
In  countless  trials  quite  unmov'd; 
Thy  grace  alone  can  me  preserve, 
When   my  frail    heart  from    thee 

would  swerve. 

537.     T.  14.     (468.) 

GRACIOUS  Redeemer,  Lamb  of 
God, 
I  thirst  alone  for  thee, 

1  long  t'  enjoy  thy  saving  grace, 

And  taste  thy  mercy  free. 

2  For  mercy,  mercy.  Lord,  I  ask, 
This  is  the  total  sum: 

Mercy,  good  Lord,  is  all  my  suit, 
0  let  thy  mercy  come! 

3  Search  me,  0  God,  and  know  my 

heart. 

Try  me,  and  know  each  thought: 
On  me  look  down  in  mercy.  Lord, 
Whom    thou  with    blood    hast 

bought, 


4  My  faithless  heart,  O  gracious 

Lord, 
Correct  with  gentle  hand: 
In  ev'ry  danger  help  afford, 
Alone  I  cannot  stand. 

5  Without  thy  favor,  while  I  live. 
Life  but  a  burden  is; 

Nought  else  can  satisfaction  give, 
Experience  shows  me  this. 

6  Haste  then,  0  Lord,  to  thee  I  pray: 

Impart  to  me  thy  grace. 
That  when  this  life  is  fled  away, 
In  heav'n  I  may  have  place. 

538.  T.  96.     (469.) 

AH  give  me.  Lord,  myself  to  feel, 

My  inbred  misery  reveal: 

Ah  give  me,  Lord,  (I  still  would 

say) 
A  heart  to  mourn,  a  heart  to  pray; 
My  business  this,  my  only  care. 
My  life,  my  ev'ry  breath  be  pray'r. 

2  Father,  I  want  a  thankful  heart; 

1  wish  to  taste  how  good  thou  art, 
To  plunge  into  thy  mercy's  sea. 
And  comprehend  thy  love  to  me 
More  fully  with  the  saints  below, 
Till  I,  as  I  am  known,  shall  know. 

539.  T.  159.     (470.) 

WITH   what  unwearied    faithful- 
ness. 

Lord,  hast  thou  follow'd  me! 
Though  I,  regardless  of  thy  grace. 

In  darkness  stray'd  from  thee; 
How  heavy  hung  the  dismal  cloud, 
How  did  distresses  on  me  crowd! 
And  I,  despairing  of  relief, 
In  thee  had  no  belief. 

2  But  thou,   my  kind,    almighty 

Friend, 
Didst  sin's  dominion  quell: 
My  mis'ry  and  confusion  end, 

And  ev'ry  cloud  dispel; 
One  look,  cast  at  the  throne  of  grace. 
One  smile    complacent  from  thy 

face. 
Assures  me,  that  thy  mercy  free 
i  Is  not  withdrawn  from  me. 


164 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


540.  T.  159.    (471.) 

MY  case  to  thee  is  fully  known, 

On  thee  I  cast  my  care, 
Dear  Saviour,  that  thy  will  be  done 

In  me,  is  all  my  pray'r; 
O  may  I  harbor  in  my  breast 
No  thouo-ht  that  cannot  bear  the 

test, 
When  thou  discover'st  by  thy  light 
To  me  what  is  not  right. 

2  Reality  and  solid  ground. 
Firm  root  in  thee  to  gain; 
To  feel   thy  precious   blood   hath 
drown'd 
Whatever  gives  thee  pain; 
'Tis  this  I  want,  nor  can  I  be 
Content,  till  I  am  one  with  thee. 
Until  my  life  is  hid  in  thine. 
Till  thou  art  wholly  mine. 

541.  T.  159.     (1072.) 

HOW  needful,  strictly  to  inquire. 

And  ask  our  hearts  each  day, 
'  Doth  Jesus'  love  me  still  inspire. 
My  thoughts  and  actions  sway] 
Am  I  a  branch  in  Christ  the  vine] 
Am  I  his  own,  and  is  he  mine] 
Do  I  by  faith  unto  him  cleave, 
And  to  his  honor  live]' 

2  The   Spirit's  witness,   full   and 
clear, 

Will  state  the  real  case, 
And  either  draw  a  contrite  tear, 

Or  thanks  unfeigned  raise; 
Hence  Avill  the  consequence  ensue, 
That  the  full  purpose  we  renew, 
To  run  in  faith  th'  appointed  race, 
Supported  by  his  grace. 

542.  T.  11.     (1074.) 

THEY,  who  know  our  Lord  in- 
deed. 
Find  in  him  a  Friend  in  need. 
And  behold  in  Jesus'  face, 
Nought  but  mercy,  truth  and  grace. 

2  They  can  cast  by  faith  their  care 
On  that  Lord,  who  heareth  pray'r. 
And  when  they  to  him  draw  nigh, 
He  doth  all  their  wants  supply. 


3  They  who  him,  their  Saviottx 

know. 
Lowly  at  his  foot-stool  bow: 
They,  to  whom  his  name  is  dear, 
Greatly  to  offend  him  fear. 

4  O  how  wondrous  is  his  love 
To  all,  who  his  goodness  prove, 
Deep  abasement,  heav'nly  joy. 
Their  alternate  thoughts  employ. 

5  Wonders  without  end  we  see. 
Countless  mercies,  great  and  free; 
Lord,  accept  our  thanks  and  praise 
For  thy  goodness,  truth  and  grace. 

543.     T.  14.     (1075.) 

WITHO  UT  a  consciousness  within 

Of  poverty  and  need. 
An  humbling  sense  of  guilt  and  sin. 

We  are  not  poor  indeed. 

2  But  all,  who  know  themselves 

aright. 
Are  ready  to  confess. 
Instructed  by  the  Spirit's  light. 
Their  utter  helplessness. 

3  How  greatly  he  forgiveness  wants, 

The  contrite  sinner  knows. 
With  inward  spirit's  ardor  pants, 
In  Christ  to  find  repose. 

4  Who  is  so  full  of  tenderness. 
And  patience,  as  thou.  Lord] 

But  I  must  own  with  shame,  alas! 
I  oft  transgress  thy  word. 

5  Oh!  from  my  heart,  God  Holy 

Ghost, 
This  suit  I  make  to  thee: 
Show  'me  how  much  my  ransom 
cost. 
How  great  my  poverty! 

544.*     T.22.     (1076) 

0  LORD,  'fore  thee  abas'd  I  fall, 
And  on  thy  name  for  mercy  call, 
The  faults  indeed  are  numberless. 
Which  humbly  I  to  thee  confess. 
2  I  give  myself  to  thee  anew. 
My  soul  and  body  are  thy  due. 
Form  me  into  thy  likeness  here, 
By  means,  or  gentle,  or  severe. 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


165 


3  Grant  that  I  may  henceforth  to 

thee 
More  faithful  and  obedient  be: 
O  may  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  be,  my  glorious  dress. 

545.    T.36.     (1077.) 

THY  love  unchanging  is  our  con- 
solation, 

Thy  patience  and  long  suff 'ring  our 
salvation, 

0  thou,  our  yesterday,  to-day  and 
ever       Most  faithful  Saviour. 

2  Thy  purposes  of  love  remain  un- 

shaken. 
Though  we,  alas!  our  vows  have  oft 

forsaken: 
Forgive,  bear  with  us,  grant  us  thy 

direction, 

And  kind  protection. 

3  As  a  thick  cloud  let  all  our  sins 

be  blotted 
Out  of  thy  book,  that  nothing  past 

be  noted; 
As  children,  chasten  ns  when  we 

are  failing, 

Heal  us,  when  ailing. 

546.    T.  141. 

SINCE  we,  though  unworthy. 

Through  electing  grace, 
'Midst  thy  ransom'd  people 

Have  obtain'd  a  place. 
Lord,  may  we  be  faithful 

To  our  cov'nant  found. 
To  thee  as  our  Shepherd, 

And  thy  flock  fast  bound. 

2  While  we,  deeply  humbled 
Own,  we're  oft  to  blame. 

This  abides  our  comfort. 
Thou  art  still  the  same; 

In  thee  all  the  needy 
Have  a  friend  most  dear. 

Whose  love  and  forbearance 
Unexampled  are. 

3  Hear  the  joint  petition 
We  present  to  thee, 

Whose  unbounded  mercy 
Is  our  only  plea; 


All  that  is  displeasing 

Unto  thee,  forgive. 
More  to  thy  name's  glory 

May  we  henceforth  live. 

547.  T.244. 

WITH  sin  oppress'd  and  wearied, 

0  whither  can  we  turnl — 
To  him  who  hath  declared, 

'  Blessed  are  they  who  mourn:' 
He  only  can  console 
The  needy,  sin-sick  soul: 
None  e'er  to  him  for  succour 
Applied,  but  was  made  whole. 

2  Then  to  your  great  Physician 

Without  reserve  draw  nigh: 
He  knows  your  sad  condition, 
Will  turn  your  tears  to  joy: 
If  we  to  him  approach. 
By  faith  his  garments  touch, 
That  pow'r  from  him  proceedeth 
To  heal,  we  can  avouch. 

548.  T.  218. 

WHEN  on  thy  goodness.  Lord,  we 

ponder. 
And  think  how  we  thy  love  return, 
We  sink  before  thee,  lost  in  won- 
der. 
O'er  our  ingratitude  we  mourn: 
We  thy  long  sufF'ring  and  com- 
passion. 
To  us  display'd,  account  salvation, 
With  contrite  hearts  our  sins  con- 
fess; 

0  grant  us  still  thy^kind  forbear- 

ance. 

And  love  unchanging  to  expe- 
rience: 

Refresh  our  souls  with  pard'ning 
grace. 

549.    T.14.     (472.) 

1  KNOW  the  weakness  of  my  soul, 

But  Jesus  is  my  stay. 
My  kind  Redeemer  hath  engag'd 
To  lead  me  in  his  way. 

2  For  ever  he  abides  the  same, 
Though  I  to  change  am  prone; 

My  welfare  always  he  promotes. 
Who  chose  me  for  his  own. 


166 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


550.    T.22.     (473.) 

THE  more  I  know  of  Jesus'  ^ace, 
The  more  distinctly  I  can  trace, 
How  much  is  yet  not  right  within, 
How  much  is  unsubdu'd  of  sin. 

2  Long-  this  was  from  my  sight  con- 

ceal'd. 
Till  by  the  Spirit's  light  reveal'd: 
I  by  that  light  alone  can  see 
My  danger  and  my  remedy. 

551.*     T.  97.     (474.) 

WHATE'ER  I  am,  whate'er  I  do, 
'Tis  grace  I  must  ascribe  it  to; 
This  can  alone  my  heart  preserve; 
For  I'm  so  liable  to  swerve. 
That  ev'n  the  grace  which  thou  to- 
day bestow'st. 
If   not  renew'd,  to-morrow  might 
be  lost. 

552.     T.  590.     (475.) 

THE  worst  of  evils  we  can  name 

Is  an  unfaithful  heart; 
May  none  among  us  from  our  Lord 

Be  tempted  to  depart; 
Our  human  frailty  need  not  lead 

Our  souls  from  him  astray; 
For  he  the  needful  strength  imparts 

To  walk  the  narrow  way. 

553.*    T.  590.     (476.) 

FEAR  not,  without  reserve  disclose 

The  fest'ring  sores  of  sin; 
Your  case  the  Lord,  your  Healer, 
knows. 

His  blood  can  wash  you  clean; 
There  is  a  balm  in  Gilead, 

To  cure  the  sin-sick  soul; 
None  e'er  to  Christ  for  refuge  fled 

But  was  by  him  made  whole. 

554.*     T.  23.     (1080.) 

I  AM  needy,  yet  forgiven. 
With  thy  blood  my  heart  enliven, 
Give  me,  Jesus,  of  thy  passion 
An  abiding,  deep  impression. 


2  With  new  grace,  dear  Lord,  array 


me. 


And  from  strength  to  strength  con- 
vey me. 
For  thy  service  make  me  ready, 
Sanctify  both  soul  and  body. 


555. 


T.  214.     (477.) 


THOUGH  by  nature  I'm  defiled, 

Jesus'  blood  hath  made  me  clean; 
He  my  sin-sick  soul  hath  healed. 
Yea,  though  traces  still  remain 
Of  my  former  sad  condition, 
When  to  him  for  help  I  cry. 
He  to  sooth  my  grief  is  nigh: 
Lord,  remain  my  kind  Physician, 
I,  thy  patient,  then  am  sure 
Thou  wilt  work  a  thorough  cure. 

556.*     T.  97.     (478.) 

0  LAMB  of  God,  for  sinners  slain. 
Our  souls  from  mis'ry  to  regain. 
How  blest  are  they,  who  truly  see 
Their  weakness,  who  derive  from 

thee 
The  mercies  which  thou  freely  dost 

dispense. 
And  look  to  thee  with  filial  confi- 
dence! 

55T.*    T.  79.     (479.) 

LORD,  shouldst  thou  be  induced 
To  ask,  how  we  have  used 

Thy  precious  gifts  and  grace, 
And  into  judgment  enter 
With  us,  we  durst  not  venture 

To  plead:  our  faults  are  number- 
less! 

558.*     T.22.     (1081.) 

ALTHOUGH  my  deep  depravity 
Oft  causeth  me  to  mourn  and  sigh, 
My  hope,  to  prosper  for  the  Lord, 
Doth  heart-felt  joy  to  me  afford:        j 

2  Till  to  that  happy  fold  I'm  led,  \ 
Which  with  celestial  joy  is  fed,  ; 
And  of  life's  fountain  drinks  above,  | 
In  endless  bliss  and  perfect  love. 


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XXVI.    Sanctijication, 


559.*    T.58.     (480.) 
THE  Lamb  of  God,  who  saves  us 

by  his  death, 
Is  made  unto  us  holiness  by  faith; 
None  besides   availeth,  since  our 

Creator 
Became  a  man,  assuming  human 

nature, 

To  ransom  us. 

2  To  Jesus   Christ  is  due  eternal 

praise, 

For  our  high  calling  in  these  gos- 
pel days; 

What  divine  enjoyment  and  conso- 
lation 

Do  we  now  gain  from  Jesus'  incar- 
nation And  bitter  death! 

3  If  we  in  Jesus'  saving  name  be- 

lieve, 
And  pardon  of  our  sins  from  him 

receive; 
With  his  blood  besprinkled,  and 

cleansed  truly, 
In  soul  and  body  we  are  render'd 

holy.  And  have  his  mind. 

4  And  thus  by  faith  we  live,  and 

yet  not  we, 
But  Christ  lives  in  us  so  effectually, 
That,  by  him  renewed  and  actuated, 
We  are  in  him    unto  good  works 

created.      And  grow  in  grace. 

560.*     T.  126.     (481.) 
THIS  yields  true  joy  and  pleasure 
To  Christ,  when  with  one  voice 
His  people  in  their  measure 

Exalt  his  sacrifice, 
And   praise  him  for  the    wounds 
which  he 
Receiv'd  for  our  redemption 
Upon  th'  accursed  tree. 

2  Of  his  complete  salvation 
We  witness  here  below. 

And  gladly  make  confession, 
Resolv'd  nought  else  to  know. 

God  in  his  wisdom  did  ordain. 
That  lost,  repenting  sinners 

His  righteousness  should  gain. 


3  No  holiness  availeth 
With  God,  but  this  alone; 

The  Holy  Spirit  sealeth 
This  truth,  that  in  the  Son 

By  faith  we're  freely  justified, 
And  gain  sanctification. 

Because  for  us  he  died. 

561.*     T.22.     (482.) 

JESUS,  the  church's    Lord    and 

Head! 
0  mightst  thou   o'er  thy  flock  be 

glad. 
Whom  thou,  while  sinners,  by  thy 

blood 
Hast  ransom'd  and  brought  nigh  to 

God. 

2  Since  thou   our  wretched,  lost 

estate 
In  mercy  didst  commiserate. 
And  feeble  flesh  and  blood  assume. 
To  save  us  from  the  wrath  to  come: 

3  We  are,  if  we  in  thee  believe, 
And  from  thy  fulness  grace  receive, 
Cleansed  and  sanctified  by  thee, 
And  serve  thy  name  acceptably. 

4  Renew'd  in  heart,  we're  then  in- 
clin'd 

To  live  according  to  thy  mind, 
Can  we  do  good — with  cheerfulness 
We  do  it,  and  give  thee  the  praise. 

5  Whatever  honors  thee  our  Lord, 
What's  called  virtue  in  thy  word. 
Is  honest,  lovely,  pure  and  just. 
By  faith  in  thee  is  then  produc'd. 

6  Preserve,  0  Lord,  our  garments 

pure, 
Keep  us  from  ev'ry  harm  secure; 
Our  members  render,  through  thy 

grace. 
Blest  instruments  of  righteousness. 

7  May  spirit,  soul  and  body  be 
A  pleasing  sacrifice  to  thee; 

Thy  name  we  bear,  our  hearts  thou 

know'st, 
la  thee  alone  we  place  our  trust. 


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562.*    T.  11.     (483.) 

PRAISE  to  Christ,  the  Son  of  God! 
Who  assum'd  our  flesh  and  blood, 
Since  he  death  for  us  endur'd, 
And  eternal  life  procur'd. 

2  When  we  see  our  names  enroll'd 
'Mongst  the  sheep  of  Jesus'  fold, 
Wond'ring,  we  ourselves  confess 
Undeserving  of  such  grace. 

3  And  when  we  explore  the  end, 
Why  our  Lord  would  condescend 
To  assume  humanity. 

Us  thereby  to  sanctify: 

4  And  reflect  on  all  the  pain, 
Which  for  us  he  did  sustain. 
On  his  labors,  sorrows,  cares. 
On  his  tears  and  fervent  pray'rs; 

5  Poverty,  and  ev'ry  want 
To  our  nature  incident, 

Which  he  bore,  and  which  for  us 
Are  all  meritorious; 

6  Then,  through  his  enablino*  orace, 
We  Avith  joy  can  run  our  race. 
While  we  him  in  mem'ry  bear, 
Who  was  tempted  as  we  are. 

7  Yea,  'midst  failings  numberless. 
We  rejoice  that  we  are  his; 

And  if  we  his  word  obey. 

Each  of  us  may  cleanse  his  way. 

8  Though  the  outward  mark  and 

scar 
Of  the  fall  doth  still  appear, 
Yet  we're  freed   from   sin's   hard 

yoke. 
Since    our    bonds   and   chains   he 

broke. 

9  Mighty  God,  we  humbly  pray, 
Let  thy  pow'r  so  bear  the  sway. 
That  in  all  things  we  may  show 
That  we  in  thy  likeness  grow. 

10  Grant  that  all  of  us  may  prove. 
By  obedience,  faith,  and  love, 
That  our  hearts  to  thee  are  giv'n. 
That  our  treasure  is  in  heav'n. 

11  May  it  in  our  walk  be  seen, 
That  we  have  with  Jesus  been. 
That  as  King  o'er  us  he  reigns, 
And  unrivall'd  sway  maintains. 


12  Then  shall  we  in  ev'ry  state, 
Soul  and  body  dedicate 
Unto  him,  who  for  us  died, 
Till  with  him  we're  glorified. 

563.*     T.  14.     (484.) 

HOW  can  a  sinner  here  below 

Be  pleasing  unto  God? 
By  his  own  righteousness"? — 0  no: 

Alone  through  Jesus'  blood. 

2  When  through  his  merits  we  ob- 

tain 
The  gift  of  pard'ning  grace, 
A  sanctified  heart  we  gain, 
And  walk  in  holiness. 

3  If  any  thing  in  us  appears 
Unlike  to  Jesus'  mind. 

To  own  it  with  repenting  tears, 
Ah,  may  we  be  inclin'd! 

4  A  child  of  God  for  ever  pants 
More  like  his  Lord  to  be; 

Though   with   conviction    still   he 
grants. 
That  none  is  good  but  He. 

5  Oft  as  in  spirit  Christ  he  views, 
This  is  his  humble  cry, 

Which  he  continually  renews, 
'  As  thou  wast,  0  were  I !' 

6  '  Whate'er  is  carnal,  through  thy 

grace 
In  me  be  mortified; 
Thus  clothed  in  thy  righteousness, 
I  shall  in  thee  abide.' 

564.*     T.  185.     (485.) 
HE  who  striveth  for  sanctification, 

And  is  unrenew'd  in  heart, 
Feeling  yet  a  secret  condemnation. 
Since  with  sin  he  still  takes  part; 
He  who  hath  not  yet  in  Christ  be- 
lieved, * 
Pardon  in  his  blood  and  peace  re- 
ceived; 
Hath  not  found  that  holiness 
Which  adorns  a  child  of  grace. 

2  But  how  happy  is  the  soul  that 
cleaveth 
To  the  Friend  of  sinners  poor; 
And  with  humble  confidence  be- 
lieveth, 
'  My  diseases  he  can  cure;' 


SANCTIFICATION. 


169 


While  with  shame  confessing,  that 

by  nature 
He  throughout  is  a  depraved  crea 

ture, 
By  the  blood  of  Christ  applied, 
He  is  cleans'd  and  purified. 

565.     T.  151.     (48G.) 
WHO,  through  Christ's  blood,  re- 
mission 

Of  all  his  sins  hath  gain'd. 
And  without  intermission 

With  Jesus  hath  remain'd: 
To  true  sanctification 

Attains  through  Jesus'  grace. 
And  in  his  conversation 

Shows  forth  his  matchless  praise. 

2  Our  pleasure  and  our  duty. 

Though  opposite  before, 
Since  we  have  seen  his  beauty. 

Are  join'd  to  part  no  more; 
It  is  our  highest  pleasure, 

No  less  than  duty's  call. 
To  love  him  beyond  measure. 

And  serve  him  with  our  all. 

566.     T.  166.     (487.) 
THOU,  Jesus!    more  than   thirty 
years 
In  deep  humiliation 
Hast  liv'd  on  earth,  thy  pray'rs  and 
tears 
Have  purchas'd  our  salvation; 
Thou   hast,   till  yielding    up    thy 
breath. 
Unheard-of  pains  sustained, 
In  soul  and  body  felt  our  death. 
And  life  for  us  regained. 

2  O  what  a  privilege  is  this. 
That  man,  tho'  fall'n  by  nature. 

May  thro'  thy  grace  know  what  it  is 

To  be  a  happy  creature; 
Heal'd  by  thy  stripes  and  wounds, 
from  sin 
And  Satan's  pow'r  released, 
Fill'd    with    thy   love    and    peace 
within. 
And  thus  to  new  life  raised! 

3  Thou  chosest  us  to  show  thy  praise 
In  all  our  conversation, 

As  witnesses  of  blood-bought  grace. 
Each  in  his  call  and  station:        1 


This  is  our  cov'nant's  only  ground, 
To  yield  thee  soul  and  body. 

In   life   and  death  to  thee  we're 
bound, 
And  for  thy  service  ready. 

4  How  precious  are  thy  thoughts 
of  peace 

O'er  us,  if  but  attained! 
0  may  we  steadfast  run  our  race, 

Till  we  the  crown  have  gained. 
Grant  we  may  never  fall  asleep, 

But  in  faith  persevering. 
Our    lamps    may   always   burning 
keep, 

Until  thy  blest  appearing. 

567.     T.  585.     (841.) 


Q 


BLESSED  Jesus!  we  implore  thee, 

Let  us,  cleans'd  and  purified. 
Walk  in   grace   and   truth    before 
thee. 
And  in  thee  by  faith  abide. 
Sanctified  :(|; 
Both  in  body  and  in  mind. 

2  Unto  us  thy  name's  sweet  savor 
Is  as  ointment  poured  forth; 

In  thine  eyes  we  have  found  favor, 
Tho'  deprav'd  and  void  of  worth; 
And  thy  banner  :j): 
Over  us  is  love  divine. 

3  Now  the  conflict  is  decided. 
We  count  all  things  else  but  loss, 

What  with  thee  our  hearts  divided 
Now  is  nailed  to  thy  cross: 
We  will  glory  :||: 
In  the  wounded  Lamb  of  God. 

4  We  will  dwell  on  Calv'ry's  moun- 
tain, 

Where  the  flocks  of  Zion  feed; 
Oft  resort  unto  the  fountain, 

Open'd  when  the  Lord  did  bleed, 
Thence  deriving  :|j: 
Grace,  and  life,  and  holiness. 

5  There  with  trimmed  lamps  we'll 
tarry. 

Till  the  Lord  comes  from  on  high, 
Watch  in  pray'r  and  ne'er  be  weary, 

But  aAvait  the  midnight  cry: 
Haste  to  meet  him,  :f|: 
Lo!  the  Bridegroom  draweth  nigh* 


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SANCTIFICATION. 


6  On  that  day  of  consummation, 
May  we  sinners  mercy  find, 

Saved  with  complete  salvation. 
And  not  one  be  left  behind; 
As  wise  virgins  :[|: 

May  we  then  before  thee  stand! 

568.*     T.  185.     (488.) 

WITH  new  life  endow'd  by  Christ 
our  Saviour, 
Might  we  to  this  world  be  dead; 

That  great  prize  to  gain  be  our  en- 
deavor, 
Purchas'd  when  for  us  he  bled; 

Filled  with  his  love,  may  we  adore 
him, 

Thinking,  speaking,  acting,  as  be- 
fore him. 

Being  to  his  gracious  mind 

Ever  willingly  resign'd. 

2  May  we  all  be  ever  so  disposed 
In  our  hearts,  by  day  and  night. 

As  when,  this  life's    period  being 
closed, 
We  to  him  shall  take  our  flight; 

Or  as  when,  releas'd  from  condem- 
nation, 

W^e  receiv'd  the  seal  of  our  salva- 
tion. 

And  obtained,  through  his  blood. 

Happiness  and  peace  with  God! 

569.     T.  126.     (489.) 

DRAW  nigh  to  Christ,  your  Bro- 
ther, 

Let  no  distrust  take  place; 
He's  lovely  as  none  other. 

Draw  nigh,  receive  the  grace 
Which  flows  from  his  humanity. 

To  all  who  with  full  purpose 
Like  Jesus  aim  to  be. 

Q  He's  yours,  with  all  his  merit. 

If  you  are  truly  his. 
And  thus  become  one  spirit 

With  him  who  holy  is. 
Who  spirit,  soul,  and  body  heals, 

And  is  that  kind  Physician 
Who  for  his  patients  feels. 


3  Whoe'er  this  truth  believeth, 
With  love  to  Jesus  burns. 

But  none  its  pow'r  perceiveth, 
Until  to  Christ  he  turns. 

0  blessed  Jesus!  grant  us  grace 
To  grow  into  thy  likeness, 

And  live  unto  thy  praise. 

570.*     T.  22.     (490.) 

LORD  Jesus,  sanctify  thou  me, 
And  make  my  spirit  one  with  thee; 
Thy  body  torn  with  many  a  wound 
Preserve  my  soul  and  body  sound. 

2  The  blood-sweat  trickling  down 

thy  face, 
My  condemnation  doth  erase; 
Thy  cross,  thy  suff''rings,  and  thy 

pain 
My  everlasting  strength  remain. 

3  The  water  flowing  from  thy  side, 
Which  by  the   spear   was   open'd 

wide. 
Shall   be   my  bath;    thy  precious 

blood 
Cleanse  me,  and  bring  me  nigh  to 

God. 

4  Dear  Jesus,  grant  this  my  re- 

quest. 
Be  thou  my  everlasting  rest, 
Protect  me  by  thy  saving  arm. 
Secure  my  soul  from  ev'ry  harm. 

571.*     T.  102.     (491.) 

CHRIST    crucified!    my  soul    by 

faith 

With  thee  desires  to  be  united; 

For,  as  the  purchase  of  thy  death, 

To  thy  communion  I'm  invited. 

0  hear  my  petition,  and  let  me  with 

thee 
Be  crucified,  Jesus,  with  all  that's 
in  me. 

2  O  that  I  might  still  more  enjoy 
The  blessed  fruits  of  all  thy  pas- 
sion; 
Thy  merits  to  my  soul  apply, 
And  let  me  «hare  thy  great  sal- 
vation; 

O  hear  my  petition,  &c. 


SANCTIFICATION. 


171 


3    Let  me  in  all  things  conqu'ror 
prove, 
Deliver  me  from  sin's  infection; 
Preserve  me  in  thy  sacred  love, 
As  well  in  joy  as  in  affliction; 
0  hear  my  petition,  &c. 

572.  T.  185. 

TO  the  soul  that  seeks  him,  Christ 
is  gracious, 
They  who  wait,  ne'er  wait  in  vain. 
But  experience  him  a  God  propi- 
tious. 
He  the  feeble  doth  sustain: 
Hungry  souls  he  on  rich  pastures 

feedeth. 
Those  who  thirst,  to  living  waters 
leadeth. 
Hears  the  needy  sinner's  cry, 
And  to  help  and  save  is  nigh. 

2  Hath  he  join'd  -us  to  the  church, 
his  body, 
O  may  we  in  him  abide; 
As  wise  virgins  be  to  meet  him 
ready. 
Be  our  lamps  with  oil  supplied; 
Looking  unto  him  for  preservation. 
May  we   screened   be   from    each 
temptation, 
And  unto  the  end  endure, 
Making  our  election  sure. 

573.  T.  585. 

HALLELUJAH!  praise  be  given 

Unto  Jesus,  who  for  us 
Left  his  glorious  throne  in  heaven. 

And  was  offer'd  on  the  cross: 
That  his  suff 'rings  :[J: 
Might  retrieve  our  dreadful  loss. 

2  We  behold  in  him  our  Brother, 
Unto  us  by  blood  allied: 

He's  our  Strength,  we  n€ed  no  other, 
For  our  wants  he  will  provide; 
Soul  and  body  :|j: 

May  through  him  be  sanctified. 

574.    T.  185. 

SHOULD    our    minds,  to  earthly 
objects  cleaving. 
Of  the  mark  forgetful  prove? 
God  forbid!  all  worldly  trifles  leav- 
ing. 
Let  us  fix  our  thoughts  above. 


Have  with  Christ  in  heav'n   our 

conversation. 
Keep  in  view  our  blessed  destina- 
tion. 
As  redeem'd  from  this   world's 

thrall. 
To  pursue  our  heav'nly  call. 

2  Let  us  watch  and  pray,  lest  we 

might  slumber. 
Heedless  of  the  foe's  approach: 
Cast  away,  whate'er  would  us  en- 
cumber. 
Nor    the    thing    that's    unclean 
touch; 
Lest,  escaped  from  the  world's  pol- 
lution. 
We  again  give  way  to  sin's  delu- 
sion: [pain, 
Ah!    'twould  cause  us  pungent 
Christ  to  crucify  again. 

3  God  be  prais'd!  though  in  our- 

selves defiled. 
Though  sin  cleaveth  to  us  still. 
By  the  tempter  we  need  not  be  foiled. 

If  to  Jesus  we  appeal; 
Yet  our  Lord  a  faithful  heart  de- 

mandeth: 
Happy,  who  with  list'ning  ear  at- 
tendeth 
To  the  Spirit's  warning  voice. 
Nor  his  chast'ning  doth  despise. 

575.*     T.  200.     (1082.) 
TO  thee  I  send  my  fervent  cries, 

O  let  them  rise  to  heaven; 
Lord  Jesus!  to  my  pray'rs  and  sighs, 

A  gracious  ear  be  given: 
Thy  blessed  word  be  my  support, 

May  I,  in  thee  believing, 

To  thee  cleaving. 
By  faith  be  purified. 

From  thee  true  life  receiving. 
2  Let  neither  lust  nor  fear  prevail 

To  draw  me  from  my  duty. 
By  aiding  grace  I  shall  not  fail 

To  walk  in  holy  beauty; 
For  who  hath  aught,  but  what  is 
giv'n? 

Such  favor  none  can  merit. 

But  thy  Spirit, 
Our  guide  to  life  and  heav'n. 

Can  graciously  confer  it. 


172 


SANCTIFICATION. 


576.    T.  71.     (1084.) 

LORD,  who  didst  sanctify 
Tliyself,  and  hast  thereby 

Procnr'd  that  blessing, 
That  we  before  thy  face 
May  walk  in  holiness. 

To  thee  well  pleasing. 

2  In  true  simplicity, 

O  may  we  cleave  to  thee, 

Our  God  and  Saviour; 
In  all  things  free  from  blame, 
To  glorify  thy  name 

Be  our  endeavor. 

3  In  heart  here  purified, 
May  we  in  thee  abide, 

Without  cessation; 
Thy  praise  be  our  employ; 
On  earth  our  highest  joy. 

Thy  congregation. 

577.     T.  79. 

DEAR  Lord,  my  soul  desireth, 
In  all  thy  word  requireth, 

By  works  t'  adorn  thy  grace: 
O  might  my  conversation 
Display  on  each  occasion 

That  holy  mind,  which  in  thee 
was. 

578.*     T.  68.     (1090.) 

WHILE  we  take  our  seat 

At  the  Master's  feet, 
Urg'd  by  love,  we  in  our  measure 
His  commandments  keep  with  plea- 
sure. 

Doth  he  strength  bestow, 

We  can  all  things  do. 

579.     T.  14.     (493.) 

BESPRINKLE  with  thy  blood  my 
heart, 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  God! 
And  take  away  whate'er  thy  grace 

Hath  hitherto  withstood. 

2  Earthly  affections  mortify, 
And  carnal  nature's  strife; 

0  may  I  henceforth  only  thirst        ^ 
For  thee,  the  Well  of  life, 


3  Waters  of  life  hence  may  I  draw. 
And  never  more  depart; 

My  ardent  longing  is,  '  O  Lord, 
Fix  at  this  spring  my  heart.' 

4  Alas,  with  shame  I  own  that  oft 
I've  turn'd  away  from  thee; 

O  let  thy  work,  renew'd  to-day, 
Remain  eternally! 

580.*     T.  79.     (494.) 

JESUS,  thyself  to  us  reveal, 
Grant,  that  we  may  not  only  feel 

Some  drawings  of  thy  grace, 
But  in  communion  with  thee  live, 
And  daily  from  thy  death  derive 

The  needful  strength  to  run  our 
race. 

2  O  let  us  always  think  thee  near, 
As  near  unto  us  as  the  air 

Which  constantly  we  breathe; 
Thus  will  from  all  we  think  or  do 
To  thee  unfeigned  praises  flow; 

For  thine  we  are  in  life  and  death. 

3  Jesus,  thou  fain  wouldst  have  us 

be 
In  all  things  more  conform'd  to  thee; 
We're  fiU'd  with  conscious  shame, 
And  thank  thee  for  thy  care   and 

love; 

Thy   patience,    which    we    richly 
prove, 
Our    heart-felt     gratitude    doth 
claim. 

581.*     T.237.     (495.) 
0  LORD  God  Holy  Ghost, 
As  sure  as  Christ's  I  am, 
So  sure  am  I  in  him 
With  thee  in  close  communion; 
Might  my  whole  walk  proclaim 
With  Christ  a  blessed  union, 
The  pardon'd  sinner's  frame, 
A  mind  to  his  conform'd; 

2  The  genuine  mind  of  Christ, 
Proceeding  from  a  heart 
Engaged  with  his  cross. 
Blest  theme  of  meditation! 
Deriving  all  delight 
From  Jesus'  great  salvation; 
Supported  day  and  night 
With  peace  and  joy  divine. 


SANCTIFICATION. 


173 


582.     T.  16.     (496.) 

JESUS,  by  thy  Holy  Spirit 
May  we  all  instructed  be; 

Sanctify  us  by  the  merit 
Of  thy  blest  humanity. 

2  Grant  that   we   may   love   thee 

truly, 
Lord,  our   thoughts  and  actions 

sway, 
And  to  ev'ry  heart  more  fully 
Thy  atoning-  pow'r  display. 

3  Lead  us  so  that  we  may  honor 
Thee,  the    Lord  our  Righteous- 
ness, 

And  bring  fruit  to  thee,  the  donor 
Of  all  gospel-truth  and  grace. 

583.*     T.  23.     (497.) 
TO  that  Lord,  who  unconstrained 
Death's  dire  pangs  for  us  sustained. 
May  we  all  in  our  small  measure 
Willingly  give  joy  and  pleasure. 

2  May  our  mind  and  whole  beha- 
vior 
Bear  resemblance  to  our  Saviour, 
And  his  sanctifying  merit 
Hallow  body,  soul  and  spirit. 

584.     T.  583.     (498.) 
LOVE  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and 

soul,  and  mind; 
To  friend  and  foe  be  just,  and  true, 

and  kind; 
Be  meek  and  patient,  humble,  so- 
ber, chaste; 
In  these  good  ways  be  constant  to 

the  last. 

2  And  when   thou  hast  done  all, 

then  humbly  cry, 
'A  useless,  sinful    servant.  Lord, 

am  I! 
My  strength  and  grace  come  from 

the  Holy  Ghost, 
My  Saviour's  merits  are  my  only 

boast.' 

585.*     T.  590.     (499.) 

O  THOU,  whose  human  life  for  us 

Did  happiness  obtain; 
Thou  who,  expiring  on  the  cross, 

God's  image  didst  regain^ 


Once  lost  it  was,  but  is  restor'd 

By  thy  humanity; 
Under  thy  shadow.  Son  of  Man, 

'Tis  good  for  man  to  be! 

586.     T.  586.     (500.) 

HOW  could  I  bear  to  be  partaker 

Of  sinful,  frail  humanity. 
Had    not    the    world's     almighty 
Maker 
Become  a  sinless  man  for  meT 
But  since  my  God  assum'd  my  na- 
ture, 
I  gladly  am  a  human  creature; 
For  such  his  mercies  are. 
He  takes  a  tender  share. 

In  all  I  bear. 

587.*     T.  244.     (501.) 

LORD  Jesus,  thy  atonement 

Be  ever  new  to  us; 
Grant  we  may  ev'ry  moment 

In  spirit  view  thy  cross: 
0  keep  our  garments  pure 

In  the  temptation's  hour: 
From  sin's  infatuation 

Preserve  us  by  thy  pow'r. 

588.*     T.  228.     (502.) 

O  JESUS,  were  we  through  thy 

grace. 
In  all  respects  formM  to  thy  praise. 

Like  thee  in  thought  and  action; 
Did  we  but  wake  and  sleep  to  thee, 
Bear  pain  and  sickness  patiently. 

Trusting  in  thy  direction! 
Where'er-r— we  are. 
Might,    dear    Saviour,— our   beha- 
vior. 
Through  thy  blessing, 
Always  be  to  thee  well-pleasing. 

589.*     T.  79.     (503.) 

THY  law,  0  Lord,  be  my  delight, 
My   gracious    King,   thy    statutes 
write 

In  my  untoward  heart; 
Thy  pow'r  divine  afford  me  grace 
To  love  thee,  and  to  walk  thy  ways, 

And  never  from  thee,  to  depart. 


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HUMILITY,  AND 


590.     T.  14.     (492.) 

I  ASK  not  honor,  pomp  or  praise, 
By  worldly  men  esteem'd, 

1  wish  from  sin's  deceitful  ways 
To  feel  my  soul  redeem'd. 

2  I  wish,  as  faithful  Christians  do, 
Dear  Lord,  to  live  to  thee. 

And  by  my  words  and  walk  to  show. 
That  thou  hast  died  for  me. 

3  0  grant  me,  through  thy  precious 

blood, 
Thy  gospel  thus  to  grace; 
Renew  my  heart,  O  Lamb  of  God, 
Thus  shall  my  works  thee  praise. 


4  Quick  as  the  apple  of  the  eye, 
O  God,  my  conscience  make: 

Arouse  my  soul  when  sin  is  nigh, 
And  keep  me  still  awake. 

591.    T.114. 

GOD,  who  art  love!  the  same  both 

now  and  ever. 
Lift  up,  we  pray,  on  us  thy  counte- 
nance. 
Thy  pardon  grant,  thy  peace  divine 
dispense,  [vour; 

And  give  us  richly  to  enjoy  thy  fa- 
On  us  thy  sanctifying  grace  bestow, 
That  in  thy  grace  and  knowledge  we 
may  grow. 


XXVII.    Humility^    Simplicityy 

Grace, 


and  Growth  in 


592.*     T.  16G.     (106L) 

THRICE  happy  I  esteem  my  lot. 

To  feel  true  spirit's  poverty. 
This  portion  from  the  Lord  I've  got, 
It  yields  content  and  peace  to  me: 
He  gave  me  this  inheritance. 
My  soul's  salvation  to  advance; 
To  him  eternal  thanks  and  praise 
Be  render'd  for  my  call  of  grace. 

2  0  how  exceeding  rich  and  great 
The  grace  of  Jesus  Christ  appears! 

He  left  his  heav'nly  Father's  seat, 
To  share  our  sorrows,  griefs  and 
tears; 
No  worldly  pomp,  or  dignity 
The  sons  of  men  in  him  could  see. 
When  they  th'  Eternal  Word  be- 
held. 
His  Godhead  in  our  nature  veil'd. 

3  For  us  he  left  his  heav'nly  throne, 
A  life  of  pain  and  wo  he  led. 

Among  his  nation  liv'd  unknown. 
And  freely  suffer'd  in  our  stead: 
That  he  those,  who  in  him  believe. 
Might  as  his  property  receive, 
Since  by  his  anguish,  death  and 

blood 
He  reconcjl'd  us  unto  God, 


4  Yea,  though  th'  eternal  Son  of  God, 

A  man  of  sorrows  he  became. 
Took  on  him  our  sins'  heavy  load, 

Endur'd  the  cross,  despis'd  the 
shame: 
The  Maker  of  creation's  sphere 
Did  in  an  abject  state  appear. 
That  by  his  poverty  the  poor 
Might  be  enriched  evermore. 

5  While  here  on  earth  no  place  he 

had,  [lay, 

Where  he  his  weary  head  could 

Oft  hungry,  thirsty,  spent  and  sad, 

He  learnt  by  sutf' ring  to  obey; 
His  meat  and  drink  was  to  fulfil 
His  heav'nly  Father's  holy  will, 
And  to  seek  out  the  sons  of  wo. 
That  he  to  them  might  kindness 
show. 

6  Say,  0  thou  love's  eternal  Source, 
What  prompted  thee  this  step  to 

take? 
Compassion  was  the  mighty  force, 
O'er  sinful   man   thy  heart  did 

break; 
Uncall'd  thou  cam'st  to  set  him  free 
From  sin,  from  curse  and  misery, 
Yea,  to  enrich  and  crown  his  days 
With  thy  salvation,  joy  and  grace. 


GROWTH  IN  GRACE. 


175 


7  My  body  and  my  soul  combine 
To  laud  and  magnify  the  Lord, 

My  Shepherd  and  my  Guide  divine, 
Who  leads  me  by  his  holy  word. 
Preserves  me  in  the  narrow  way, 
Works  wonders  for  me  day  by  day. 
Whose  staff  to  comfort  never  fails, 
When  any  trial  me  assails. 

8  Nought  can  such  pleasure  yield 

to  me, 
While  in  this  vale  of  tears  I  stay. 
As  that  his  glory  I  shall  see. 

And  live  with  him  in  endless  day; 
Ev'n  here  of  everlasting  rest, 
I  of  a  foretaste  am  possess'd. 
While  in  sweet  union  I  abide 
With  him    and  with    his   chosen 
bride. 

9  Most  gladly  I  to  others  leave 
Their  worldly  treasure,  pomp  and 

fame: 
Since  of  Christ's  fulness  I  receive, 

I  glory  only  in  his  name; 
In  his  reproach  I  freely  share. 
Who  for  my  sake  the  cross  did  bear, 
And  joy  in  shame  and  poverty. 
Since  Jesus  poor  became  for  me. 

593.*     T.  151.     (1083.) 

GENTLE  is  the  coercion 

Of  Jesus'  pow'r  and  love, 
Without  it  my  exertion 

Must  unavailing  prove; 
Humbled  in  heart  and  broken. 

To  Christ  for  strength  I  flee; 
*  My  grace,'  himself  hath  spoken: 

'  Sufficient  is  for  thee.' 

2  If  ask'd:  'Hast  thou  already 
In  grace  such  progress  made. 

As  with  steps  firm  and  steady 
Th'  appointed  path  to  tread?' 

I  own:  '  I'm  weak  and  feeble, 
Alone  I  cannot  stand, 

'Tis  Christ,  who  makes  me  stable, 
On  him  I  must  depend.' 

3  Is  good  in  contemplation, 
I  on  my  Saviour  call, 

Wlio  gave  the  intimation. 
And  worketh  all  in  all; 


The  wish'd-for  good  effected. 
To  him  I  render  praise. 

Who  hath  the  work  directed 
By  his  enabling  grace. 

594.*    T.83.     (1059.) 

WOULD  we  inward  peace  enjoy, 
We  must  first  be  poor  in  spirit, 

At  the  feet  of  Jesus  lie. 
Trusting  only  in  his  merit. 

Then  our  kind  and  loving  Lord 

Will  to  us  his  strength  afford. 

2  None  from  God  too  distant  are, 
None     too     sinful,     none    too 

wretched. 

But  they  may  his  mercy  share, 
For    his    arms    are    still     out- 
stretched: 

Yet  we  must,  when  we  apply, 

On  his  grace  alone  rely. 

3  In  this  humble,  happy  frame, 
And   from   grace  to  "grace  pro- 
ceeding. 

We  press  forward  in  his  name. 
And   have  cause    to    bless  his 
leading; 
Cheered  by  his  looks  of  grace. 
We  run  our  appointed  race. 

595.*     T.  82..    (1101.) 

FAITHFUL  Saviour,  we  to  thee 
Will  look  up  incessantly, 
Happy  in  thy  peace  and  blessing, 
Filial  confidence  possessing. 
Poor  in  spirit,  rich  in  grace', 
We  show  forth  thy  matchless  praise. 

2  God  be  prais'd!  thy  love  is  known- 
Thou  expectest  this  alone,  ' 

That,  disclaiming  self-reliance. 
We  should  yield  a  glad  compliance, 
With  a  mmd  devoutly  still. 
To  thy  good  and  perfect  will. 

596.     T.  590.     (504.) 

O   LORD,    the    contrite    sinner's 
Friend, 

Most  wretched  should  I  be, 
Did  I  not  know  thy  precious  blood 

Was  shed  for  worthless  me; 


176 


HUMILITY,  AND 


Nought  could  console  me  in  distress; 

Or  give  my  soul  relief; 
When  troubles  seize  my  anxious 
breast, 

Nought  could  appease  my  grief. 

2  O  give  me,  Jesus,  give  me  still 

My  poverty  to  know; 
Increase  my  faith,  may  I  in  grace 

And  in  thy  knovv^ledge  grow: 
More  clearly  to  me  manifest 

The  myst'ry  of  thy  cross; 
And  for  this  precious  Pearl  may  I 

Count  all  things  else  but  dross. 


597.*     T.22.     (505.) 

WHOE'ER  in  Jesus  doth  believe. 
To  soaring  thoughts  no  room  can 

give; 
The  blessed  fellowship  with  Christ, 
And  nothing  else  by  him  is  priz'd. 

2  Reflecting  how   our   Lord    and 

Head, 
When  ris'n,  his  foll'wers  visited, 
W^e  pray  to  share  that  happiness 
Which,  without    sight,   we    may 

possess. 

3  Communing  with  the  Lamb  of 

God, 
With     heartfelt     gratitude    we're 

bow'd: 
And  walk  in  true  humility. 
As  Christ's  disciples  constantly. 

598.*     T.22.     (506.) 

MY  Saviour,  that  I  without  thee 
Can  nothing  do,  rejoiceth  me: 
For  all  the  grace  thou  dost  bestow, 

1  fain  my  gratitude  would  show. 

2  Though  weak  and   poor,  I  am 

thine  own; 
All  praise  is  due  to  thee  alone. 
That  thou,  when  humbly  I  appear 
'Fore  thee,  in  mercy  drawest  near. 

3  When  pride  would  stir  within  my 

breast, 
I  find  no  happiness  nor  rest. 
But,  walking  in  humility. 
Have  perfect  peace  and  joy  in  thee. 


4   O   keep   me   contrite,  low  and 

poor! 

Thus  shall  I  praise  thee  evermore; 
Myself  thrice  blessed  I  can  call. 
When  I  am  nought  and  thou  my 

All. 


599.*     T.  14.     (507.) 

NONE    God    the   Father's    favor 
share. 

Or  heaven's  kingdom  win, 
But  those  who  little  children  are, 

And  as  such  enter  in. 


2  The  high  and  mighty  ones  the 
Lord 

Doth  from  their  seats  put  down; 
But  to  the  poor  doth  grace  afl"ord, 
And  them  with  blessings  crown. 

3  O  may  I  with  submissiveness, 
Dear  Lord,  be  taught  by  thee; 

To  thee  obedience  show  thro'  grace, 
And  learn  humility. 

4  Jesus,  I  humbly  thee  implore, 
Grant  me  thy  Spirit's  light. 

That  he  may  teach  me  evermore, 
And  guide  my  steps  aright. 


5  A  lowly  mind  impart  to  me. 
According  to  my  pray'r; 

Since   those  who  know  their 
verty. 
To  the  Most  High  are  near. 


po- 


6  Thou  who  in  heaven  art  ador'd, 
Dost  with  the  contrite  dwell, 

Revive  the  humble  by  thy  word, 
The  broken-hearted  heal. 

7  Therefore,  my  soul,  delight  no 

more 
In  this  world's  vanity; 
Look  forward;  Jesus  hath  in  store 
Unfading  joys  for  thee, 

8  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  O  may  I  grow 
In  knowledge  and  in  grace! 

Grant  that  in  me,  while  here  below, 
Thy  likeness  each  may  trace. 


GROWTH  IN  GRACE. 


177 


600/     T.583.     (508.) 
THOSE  are  partakers  of  our  Sa- 
viour's grace, 
Who,  while  his    gifts   they  share 

with  thankfulness. 
Glory  in  their  infirmities,  and  boast 
Of  nothing-  but  his  grace,  wherein 
they  trust. 

2  His  loving-kindness  those  shall 

richly  share, 

Who,  at  a  loss,  and  ready  to  de- 
spair. 

Retire  in  secret,  pray  him  for  re- 
lief, 

And  consolation  to  assuage  their 
grief. 

3  To  those  the  Lord  will  deign  his 

teaching  mild. 

Who  gladly  listen  to  the  meanest 
child, 

And  from  experience  willingly  al- 
low. 

That  they  are  learners,  and  but 
little  know. 


highest 


601.*     T.  14.     (509.) 
HAPPY  the  man  whose 
Good 
Is  Christ  invariably; 
He  shows  his  love  and  gratitude 
By  true  humility. 

2  In  weakness  pow'r  divine  he  gains, 

He  dwells  in  peace  and  rest; 
And  owns  with  filial  confidence; 
*Lord,  what  thou  dost  is  best.' 

3  *  For  thou  art  gracious,  wise  and 

good, 
-    Thou  know'st  how  help  t' aiford, 
The  time  when  it  should  be  be- 

stow'd: 
Thy  goodness  be  ador'd.' 

602.*    T.141.    (510.) 
GO,  ye  flatt'ring  visions, 

Honors,  wealth  and  lusts: 
He  who,  lowly  minded. 

In  our  Saviour  trusts, 
Rich  in  grace,  is  blessed. 

Freed  from  anxious  care; 
For  the  poor  in  spirit 

Heaven's  kingdom  share. 


603.*    T.  16.    (511.) 

WHEN  simplicity  we  cherish, 
Then  the  soul  is  full  of  light: 

But  that  light  will  quickly  vanish, 
When  of  Jesus  we  lose  sight. 

2  He  who  nought  but  Christ  de- 
sireth. 

He  whom  nothing  else  can  cheer 
But  the  joy  which  he  inspireth. 
Lending  to  his  voice  an  ear; 

3  Who  sincerely  loveth  Jesus, 
And  upon  his  grace  depends; 

Who  but  willeth  what  him  pleases. 
Simply  foU'wing  his  commands; 

4  Who  to  Jesus  humbly  cleaveth, 
Pays  obedience  to  his  word, 

Yea,  in  closest  union  liveth 

With    our  Saviour,   Head    and 
Lord; 

5  Who  in  Jesus  Christ  abideth. 
And,  from  self-dependence  free, 

In  nought  else  but  him  confideth: 
Walks  in  true  simplicity. 

6  He  who  is  by  Christ  directed, 
Trusting    the    good  Shepherd's 

c'are, 
From  all  harm  will  be  protected, 
And  no  danger  needs  to  fear. 

604.*     T.184.     (512.) 

0  BLEST  condition,  happy  living, 

W^hich  true  simplicity  imparts. 
When  we  to  God  are  wholly  given. 
And  Jesus'  mind   rules  in  our 
hearts! 
This  ev'ry  vain  imagination 

Casts  down,  and  us  subjects  to 
grace: 
It  shows  the  ground  of  our  salva- 
tion 
To  be  Christ's  blood  and  righte- 
ousness. 

2  That  which  is  by  the  world  es- 
teemed, 

A  single  mind  counts  vanity; 
What's  innocent  by  others  deemed, 

Is  shunn'd  by  true  simplicity: 


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Because  the  love  to  things  terres- 
trial 
We  must  deny  thro'  Jesus'  grace, 
And,  to  obtain  the  prize  celestial, 
Cast  off  whate'er  impedes  our 
race. 

3  The  simple  heart  no  care  per- 

plexeth, 
That  robs  the  world  of  all  con- 
tent; 
Of  envy,  which  so  many  vexeth. 

Simplicity  is  ignorant; 
And  carefully  preserves  its  treasure, 
Unruffled     by    the    worldling's 
spite: 
If  others  ask  to  share  this  pleasure, 
Simplicity  tastes  true  delight. 

4  0  Jesus,  God  of  my  salvation. 
Thy  single  mind  impart  to  me, 

Root  out  the  world's  infatuation. 

However  keen  the  pain  may  be. 
Thrice  happy  they,  who  tread  un- 
wearied 
The  path  of  true  simplicity; 
They  as  wise  virgins  are  prepared 
To  meet  the  Bridegroom  cheer- 
fully. 

605.*     T.  22.     (513.) 

MEEK,    patient    Lamb   of   God, 

impart 
Thy    meekness    to    my   stubborn 

heart; 
Grant  me  to  keep  thee  full  in  view. 
And  thy  example  to  pursue. 

2  Thy  blood  preserve  my  garments 

clean 
From  ev'ry  spot  and  stain  of  sin: 
As  a  wise  virgin,  to  prepare 
For  meeting  thee,  be  all  my  care. 

3  Bestow  on  me  a  simple  mind. 
To  ev'ry  hurtful  fancy  blind; 
Thy  meekness,  true  sincerity. 
And  needful  wisdom,  grant  to  me. 

4  Thou  holy,    spotless   Lamb    of 

God, 
My    worthless     heart    make    thy 

abode: 
O  may  I  in  thine  image  grow. 
And  honor  thee  in  all  I  do. 


606.    T.  106.     (514.) 

A  SINGLE  mind  to  me  impart, 
Lord,  may  I  sordid  lucre  flee, 

Nor  set  on  earthly  gain  my  heart, 
Hate  av'rice  as  idolatry; 

Fix  my  desires  on  things  above, 

Rich  in  possession  of  thy  love. 

2  Let  neither  honors,  pomp,  nor 
pride. 

Nor  this  world's  gaudy  vanity, 
Which  draw  the   soul  from   thee 
aside. 
Beguile  me  from  simplicity: 
May  this  my  highest  honor  be, 
To  be  esteemed.  Lord,  by  thee. 

3  Screen  me  in  each  unguarded 
hour. 

Lord,  under  thy  protecting  care; 
Preserve     me     from     seduction's 
pow'r. 
Lest  fleshly  lusts  my  soul  en- 
snare: 
May  I  to  av'rice,  lust  and  pride 
Say,  '  Christ  destroy' d  you  when 
he  died.' 


607.*     T.  15.     (515.) 

LORD,  grant  to  me  a  simple  mind. 
By  thee  may  I  be  guided, 

And  as  thy  blessed  will  design'd, 
Have  my  whole  course  decided. 

2  With  this  desire  'fore  thee  I  bow, 
Asham'd  of  my  demerit. 

Ah,  take  without  exception  now, 
My  body,  soul  and  spirit. 

608.*     T.  208.     (516.) 

WOULD  we,  sinners  needy, 
Here  on  earth  already 

Heav'nly  joys  possess; 
Jesus  nought  desireth, 
Or  of  us  requireth. 

For  our  rest  and  peace. 
But  that  we  like  children  be: 
Since  he  all  our  wants  redresses, 
Soothes  all  our  distresses. 


GROWTH  IN  GRACE. 


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609*.    T.  167.     (1067.) 

TO  belong  to  Christ  our  Saviour, 

Christian,  what  doth  this  imply! 
Constantly  to  seek  his  favor, 

Ever  watching  faithfully; 
To  implore  his  kind  direction 

Day  by  day  in  all  we  do; 
To  confide  in  his  protection, 

Freed  from  ev'ry  earthly  view. 

610.*     T.  151.     (517.) 

AMIDST    this    world's    profane- 
ness. 

May  I  thy  truth  confess; 
In  prim'tive  way  and  plainness, 

Thy  servant  be  through  grace; 
Nor  fear,  nor  int'rest  ever 

Cause  me  to  turn  aside, 
Or  my  connexion  sever 

With  thy  redeemed  bride. 

611.*     T.69. 

LEARN,  church  of  Jesus, 
By  faith  to  him  to  cleave. 
And  in  blest  union 
W^ith  him,  thy  Lord,  to  live, 

While  far 
From  him  sojourning  here. 

2  Grant,  that  sustained. 
Lord,  by  thy  mighty  grace, 
With  love  unfeigned. 
We  our  appointed  race 

May  run. 
Till  we  the  prize  have  won. 


612.*     T.  22.     (518.) 

CHRIST  is  the  Vine,  we  branches 

are; 
Without  him  we  no  fruit  can  bear: 
For  of  ourselves  we  cannot  thrive, 
'Tis  he  who  gives  us  pow'r  and 

life. 

2  Lord,  thou  hast  chosen  us,  that 

we 
Should  bear  well-pleasing  fruit  to 

thee, 
O  make  us  faithful  to  thy  praise; 
Preserve  us  from  all  barrenness. 


613.     T.  11.     (519.) 

JESUS,  who  for  me  hast  died, 
Grant  I  may  in  thee  abide: 
Set  me,  Lord,  unto  thy  praise; 
Water  me  with  show'rs  of  grace. 
3  Make  my  heart  a  garden  fair. 
Which    such    pleasant  fruit  may 

bear 
As  affords  true  joy  to  thee 
And  thy  Father  constantly. 

3  In  thy  garden  here  below 
Water  me  that  I  may  grow; 
When  all  grace  to  me  is  giv'n, 
Then  transplant  me  into  heav'n. 

614.*     T.  167.     (520.) 

AS  the  branches  are  connected 

With  the  vine,  ev'n  so,  through 
grace, 
A  close  union  is  effected 

'Tween  the  Lord  our  Righteous- 
ness 
And  believers,  who,  though  feeble. 

Life  and  pow'r  from  him  derive. 
And  thereby  are  render'd  able. 

Bearing  fruit,  to  grow  and  thrive. 

615.*     T.  10.     (521.) 

WOULD  we  hj  our  behavior 
Show  that  we  love  our  Saviour, 
He  only  can  instruct  us. 
And  in  the  way  conduct  us. 

2  Through  his  atonement's  powers 
0  may  we  bloom  like  flowers, 
And  by  his  grace  and  blessing 
Bear  fruits  to  him  well-pleasing. 


616.*     T.  185.     (522.) 

IN  thy  love  and  knowledge,  gra- 
cious Saviour, 
May  we  more  and  more  abound: 
Thy  complete  atonement  shall  for 
ever. 
Of  our  doctrine  be  the  ground. 
Grant  that  all  may,  in  thy  word 

believing, 
And  to  thee  the  Vine  as  branches 

cleaving. 
Through  thy  Father's  mirsing  care, 
Fruit  unto  thy  honor  bear. 


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617.*     T.4.     (523.) 

LORD  Jesus,  be  near! 
Thou  seest  us  here; 
Unite  us  in  heart: 
Dear  Lord,  come  and  bless  us;  our 
Brother  thou  art. 

2  Soon  make  us  to  be 
Well-pleasing  to  thee; 

'Tis  time,  and  'tis  right, 
To  bring  forth  some   fruit  which 
may  yield  thee  delight. 

3  From  this  very  day, 
We  will  not  delay 

To  follow  the  Lamb, — 
To  serve  him  with  gladness,  and 
honor  his  name. 

618/     T.  228.     (524.) 

THIS  one  thing  needful  grant  to 

us: 
By  faith  to  view  thee  on  the  cross, 
Bleeding  for  our  salvation; 


Then,  'midst  all  weakness,  we  in- 
deed 
Shall  still  from  grace  to  grace  pro- 
ceed, 
Lord,  in  thy  congregation: 
May  none — ground  on 
Empty  notions — or  good  motions 

His  religion, 
Without  pow'r  and  life's  fruition. 

619.     T.228. 

BE  this  our  happy  destiny, 
Lord  Jesus,  to  be  one  with  thee! 
Grant,  through  thy  Spirit's  leading. 
That  we  may  gain  yet  firmer  root 
In  thee,  and  bear  abundant  fruit. 
From  grace  to  grace  proceeding: 

From  thee — ^daily 
Strength  receiving, — to  thee  cleav- 
ing, 

Blessed  Jesus! 
Thus   we    shall    show   forth    thy 
praises. 


XXVIII.    Patience  under  Affliction^  and  Confidence 

in  God. 


620.     T.  14.     (1093.) 

GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way. 
His  wonders  to  perform, 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
Of  never-failing  skill. 

He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs. 
And  works  his  sov'reign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage 

take, 
The  clouds  you  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge   not  the   Lord   by  feeble 

sense. 
But  trust  him  for  his  grace; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 


5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 
Unfolding  ev'ry  hour: 

The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste. 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flow'r. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain, 

God  is  his  own  Interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

621.     T.22.     (537.) 

DESPONDING  soul,  thou  need'st 
not  fear,  [hear, 

Since  God   thy  ev'ry  pray'r  doth 
In  his  own  time  he'll  surely  grant. 
As  he  thinks  fit,  what  thou  dost  want. 

2  For  he  thy  case  doth  understand. 
Himself  will  take  thy  cause  in  hand. 
The  scale  will  turn,  and  thou  shalt  be 
Asham'd  of  thy  anxiety. 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


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622.*     T.  151.     (525.) 
IS  God  my  strong  Salvation, 

No  enemy  I  fear; 
He  hears  my  supplication, 

Dispelling  all  my  care: 
If  he,  my  Head  and  Master, 

Defend  me  from  above, 
What  pain  or  what  disaster 

Can  part  me  from  his  love? 

2  Of  this  I  am  persuaded: 
With  joy  I  can  declare. 

His  love  to  me  ne'er  faded. 
He  listens  to  my  pray'r; 

He  aid  to  me  dispenses, 

He  stands  at  my  right  hand; 

Yea,  when  a  storm  advances, 
'Tis  calm  at  his  command. 

3  The  ground  of  my  profession 
Is  Jesus  and  his  blood; 

He  gives  me  the  possession 

Of  everlasting"  gfood; 
Myself,  and  whatsoever 

Is  mine,  I  cannot  trust; 
The  gifts  of  Christ  my  Saviour 

Remain  my  only  boast. 

4  My  Jesus  and  his  merit 
Are  all  my  aim  and  care; 

Were  he  not  with  my  spirit. 
Ah!  I  should  soon  despair; 

T'  appear  'fore  ray  Creator 
I  never  could  desire. 

He  would  to  my  fall'n  nature 
Prove  a  consuming  fire. 

5  'Tis  Jesus  Christ  who  taketh 
Away  sin,  death  and  wo, 

And  h}?^  his  blood  he  maketh 
Each  spot  as  white  as  snow; 

Free  from  that  condemnation 
Which  sinners  else  must  find, 

I  joy  in  his  salvation 

With  an  embolden'd  mind. 

6  His  Spirit  is  the  sov'reign 
Possessor  of  my  heart; 

There  he  alone  shall  govern. 
And  slavish  fear  depart; 

He  gives  his  benediction. 
Yea,  helpeth  me  to  cry 

Abba,  when  in  affliction. 
With  child-like  fervency. 
R 


7  His  Spirit  cheers  my  spirit 
With  many  a  precious  word, 

That  I  shall  joy  inherit. 
By  trusting  in  the  Lord; 

Since  after  tribulation. 
All  those  who  Jesus  love, 

Have  that  blest  expectation 
To  live  with  him  above. 

8  Should  earth  lose  its  foundation. 
He  stands  my  lasting  Rock; 

No  temp'ral  desolation 

Shall  give  my  love  a  shock; 

I'll  cleave  to  Christ  my  Saviour, 
No  object,  small  or  great, 

Nor  height,  nor  depth,  shall  ever 
Me  from  him  separate. 

623.     T.  14.     (526.) 

GOD  is  my  Saviour  and  my  Light, 
Why  should  I  be  dismay'd; 

'Tis  he  defends  my  life;  of  whom 
Then  need  I  be  afraid? 

2  Hear  my  request,  O  Lord,  and 

give 
An  answer  full  of  grace: 
Thy  face  thou  bid'st  me  seek,  and  I 
Reply,  '  I'll  seek  thy  face.' 

3  Lord,  do  not  in  displeasure  hide 
Thyself,  nor  me  reject; 

The  aid  which  I  have  had  before, 
From  thee  I  still  expect. 

4  Wait  still  on  God,  my  soul!  from 

him 
All  needful  strength  derive: 
Though  he  delay,  he  will  at  length 
The  fainting  heart  revive. 

624,*     T.  159.     (1099.) 
LOOK  up,  my  soul,  to  Christ  thy 

joy, 

W  ith  a  believing  mind. 
With  all  the  ills,  which  thee  annoy, 

The  way  to  Jesus  find; 
Here   in  this  world  thou  hzpc  no 

home, 
Nor  lasting  joy:  to  Jesus  come. 
He  is  the  Pearl  of  greatest  price, 

Who  all  thy  wants  supplies. 


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2  Stedfast  in  faith  to  Jesus  cleave, 
His  faithfulness  review, 

And  ev'ry  burden  with  him  leave, 
Whose  love  is  daily  new: 

His  ways  wdth  thee  are  just  and 
right, 

He  puts  thy  enemies  to  flight, 

However  threat'ning  they  appear. 
Take  courage,  he  is  near. 

3  Thy  closet  enter,  pray  and  sigh. 
To  Jesus  tell  thy  grief. 

His  ear  is  open  to  thy  cry. 

His  hand  to  give  relief; 
Though  men  thee  hate,  forsake  and 

grieve, 
Thy  Saviour  thee  wall  never  leave, 
His  w^ord  is  pass'd:  he'll  aid  afford. 

Rely  upon  the  Lord. 

4  Lift  up  thy  heart  to  him  on  high. 
And  leave  this  sordid  earth. 

Behold  with  a  believing  eye 
God's  excellence  and  worth: 

Devote  thy  life,  thy  all  to  him. 

Who  did  thy  soul  from  death  re- 
deem. 

In  love  to  thee  the  cross  endur'd, 
And  life  for  thee  procur'd. 

5  Arise  and  seek  the  things  above. 
Let  heav'n  be  all  thy  aim. 

Where  Jesus  dwells  in  bliss  and 
love. 

And  earth  and  sin  disclaim; 
The  world  and  all  its  empty  joy 
His  potent  breath  will  once  destroy; 
Abiding  rest  and  peace  of  mind 

In  Christ  alone  we  find. 


To  thee  I  therefore.  Lord,  submit 

My  ev'ry  fond  request, 
And  own,  adoring  at  thy  feet, 

Thy  will  is  always  best. 

626.     T.  591.     (1096.) 

IF  to  Jesus  for  relief 

My  soul  hath  fled  by  pray'r. 
Why  should  I  give  way  to  grief. 

Or  heart-consuming  care] 
Are  not  all  things  in  his  hand. 

Hath  he  not  his  promise  pass'dl 
Will  he  then  regardless  stand. 

And  let  me  sink  at  lastj 

2  While  I  know,  his  providence 
Disposeth  each  event. 

Shall  I  judge  by  feeble  sense. 
And  yield  to  discontenf? 

If  he  w^orms  and  sparrows  feed. 
Clothe  the  grass  in  rich  array, 

Can  he  see  a  child  in  need. 
And  turn  his  eye  away] 

3  When  his  name  was  quite  un- 

known. 

And  sin  my  life  employ'd, 
Then  he  watch'd  me  as  his  own, 

Or  I  had  been  destroy'd: 
Now  his  mercy-seat  I  know, 

NoAv  by  grace  I'm  reconcil'd. 
Would  he  spare  me,  while  a  foe. 

To  leave  me  when  a  child] 


625.     T.  590.     (535.) 

SINCE  we  can't  doubt  God's  equal 
love, 

Unmeasurably  kind, 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will 

Be  ev'ry  wish  resign'd;      [good. 
Good,  when  he  gives,  supremely 

Nor  less  when  he  denies; 
^v'n  crosses  from  his  sov'reign  hand 

A.re  blessings  in  disguise. 

2  W>kate'er  I  ask,  I  surely  know. 

And  s-tedfastly  believe. 
He  will  the  thing  desir'd  bestow, 

Or  else  a  better  give; 


4  If  he  all  my  wants  supplied. 
When  I  disdain'd  to  pray. 

Now  his  Spirit  is  my  guide, 
How  can  he  answer  nay; 
If  he  w^ould  not  give  me  up. 

When  my  soul  against  him  fought. 
Will  he  disappoint  the  hope. 
Which  he  himself  hath  wrought] 

5  If  he  shed  his  precious  blood, 
To  bring  me  to  his  fold, 

Can  I  think,  that  meaner  good 
He  will  from  me  withhold] 

Vain  is  Satan's  each  device. 

Here  my  hope  rests  well  assur'd: 

In  that  great  redemption-price 
I  see  the  whole  secur'd. 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


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627.  T.  22.     (528.) 

WHO  can  condemn,  since  Christ 

hath  died'? 
I,  by  his  blood,  am  justified: 
He  ever  lives  to  intercede. 
And  send  me  help  in  time  of  need. 

2  What  can  from  Christ  me  se- 

parate] 
Shall  trials  howsoever  great, 
Shall  tribulation  or  distress, 
Shall  peril,  sword,  or  nakedness? 

3  O  no,  I  shall  in  all  things  prove 
Conqu'ror  through  him,  who  me  did 

love; 
My  Lord  obtain'd  the  victory. 
Sufficient  is  his  grace  for  me. 

4  O  love  unbounded!  refuge  sure! 
My  helpless  soul  now  lives  secure; 
Long  as  in  thee,  O  Lord,  I  trust, 

1  know  I  never  shall  be  lost. 

628.  T.  590.     (530.) 

NO  more  with  trembling  heart  I 
try 

A  multitude  of  things. 
Still  wishing-  to  find  out  the  source 

From  whence  salvation  springs; 
My  anchor's  cast,  cast  on  a  ground 

Where  I  shall  ever  rest 
From  all  the  labour  of  my  thoughts. 

And  workings  of  my  breast. 

2  What  is  my  anchor]  it  is  hope, 
Encourag'd  by  the  word. 

Assuring  me,  that  they  who  seek, 
Shall  surely  find  the  Lord: 

What  is   my  ground"?    'Tis  Jesus 
Christ, 
Whom  faithless  eyes  pass  o'er; 

A  Refuge  here  each  troubled  soul 
May  find,  though  tempests  roar. 

629.  T.  14.     (532.) 

HOW^   happy  we,  when   guilt  is 
gone! 

This  alters  our  whole  frame; 
The  same  occasions  still  come  on, 

But  we  are  not  the  same. 


2  The  load  which  caus'd  our  anxi- 

ous care 
No  more  doth  weigh  us  down, 
For  Christ  the  burden  helps  to  bear, 
We  bear  it  not  alone. 

3  While  we  at  honest  labour  toil, 
Our  hearts  may  be  at  ease; 

For  if  our  Saviour  on  us  smile, 
'Midst  trouble  we  have  peace. 

4  Sick  outwardly,  or  in  distress 
We  may  be,  'tis  confess'd: 

But  the  believer  ne'ertheless 
In  trials  finds  he's  bless'd. 

5  Have  we  through  dang'rous  paths 

to  rove. 
The  shades  of  death  to  pass] 
Our  shield  eternal  is  his  love. 
Our  light,  his  glorious  face. 

6  Thy  secret  hand  we  bless;  on  thee 
O  Lord,  we  can  depend. 

Thou  between  us  and  misery 
Of  ev'ry  kind  dost  stand. 

630.  T.  22.     (54L) 

WHEN  by  adversity  I'm  tried, 
In  God,  my  Rock,  I  will  confide, 
'Midst  trials,  whatsoe'er  they  be, 
Rely  on  his  fidelity. 

2  I'll  trust  my  great  Physician's 

skill, 
Resign'd  obey  his  blessed  will; 
For  each  disease  he  knows  what's 

fit, 
He's  wise  and  good,  and  I  submit. 

3  Although  his  med'cine  cause  me 

pain, 
I'll  not  repine,  much  less  complain: 
It  is  with  a  design  to  cure, 
I  must  and  will  his  touch  endure. 

4  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  afford  me  grace, 
In  ev'ry  trial  thee  to  praise: 

0  let  thy  sacred  will  be  mine, 
To  thee  myself  I  now  resign. 

631.  T.  590.     (543.) 

WHAT  tremblings  seize  the  tra- 
veller's soul 

Beneath  the  dark'ning  sky;  [roll 
While  awful  thunders  round  him 

And  lightning-  flashes  nigh: 


184 


PATIENCE,  AND 


Soon  as  the  sun  again  is  view'd, 
The  clouds  are  all  dispers'd, 

The  face  of  nature  is  renew'd, 
Joys  on  the  pilgrim  burst. 

2  While  passing  thro'  this  shadowM 

To  yonder  blissful  land,      [vale, 
Black  storms  and  tempests  us  assail, 

O'er  which  we've  no  command. 
Unerring  Wisdom  thus  permits 

His  children  to  be  tried. 
But  he  that  to  God's  will  submits, 

With  strength  shall  be  supplied. 

3  Afflicted  souls,  await  the  end 
Appointed  by  your  God, 

From  him  deliv'rance  shall  descend 
With  ofreat  increase  of  good. 

Whate'er  the  dispensation  be. 
Which  he  to  send  finds  meet. 

His  aim  obtained,  each  shall  see, 
For  him  it  was  most  fit. 

4  By  Christ  we're    screen'd  with 

tender  care. 
From  vain  and  worldly  noise: 
Ye,  who  God's  happy  children  are. 

Can  in  the  Lord  rejoice. 
And  walk  in  union  with  your  God, 

Who  is  your  nearest  Friend, 
Upon   life's    rough  and  dang'rous 
road. 
In  safety  to  the  end. 

632*     T.  167. 

HERE,  in  constant,  quick  succes- 
sion. 

Bright  and  gloomy  days  are  seen. 
But  there,  without  variation. 

Skies  unclouded  and  serene; 
Sufi" 'rings  here  are  transitory. 

Light  are  ev'n  the  most  severe. 
Set  against  the  weight  of  glory, 

Which  awaits  the  conqu'ror  there. 

2    Though  by   threat'ning  storms 
surrounded. 

Or  oppress'd  by  pain^and  grief, 
This  poor  heart  is  not  confounded, 

For  in  God  I  find  relief; 
On  his  pow'rful  arm  reclining, 

I  affliction's  load  sustain. 
Bear  the  cross,  without  repining, 

Till  the  glorious  crown  I  gain. 


633.    T.14. 

HOW  condescending  'tis,  that  He 
Who  worlds  to  being  spake, 

One  promise  unto  worthless  me 
Should  ever  deign  to  make. 

2  Yet  countless  are  his  promises, 
And  who  can  doubt  his  truth? 

He'll  lead  me  on  throughout  my 
race. 
To  hoary  hairs  from  youth. 

3  What  is  his  covenant  of  lovel 
A  cov'nant  firm  and  sure; 

Hills  may  depart,  and  mountains 
move. 
And  yet  it  shall  endure. 

4  'Tis  that  the  kindness  of  our  God 
Shall  ne'er  from  us  depart. 

That  equally  his  smile  or  rod 
Display  his  loving  heart. 

5  That  He  will  guide  us,  whom  no 

pow'r. 
Nor  craft  can  e'er  withstand. 
That  not  temptation's  darkest  hour 
Shall  wrest  us  from  his  hand. 

6  That    truth    and    mercy,   while 

we've  breath. 
Shall  compass  us  around, 
And  that  with  him  shall  after  death 
Our  gracious  lot  be  found. 

7  In  all  distress  to  him  I'll  cry, 
I'll  humbly  trust  his  word: 

Nothing  I  ask  will  he  deny, 
For  is  he  not  my  Lord? 

8  O  the  rich  blessings  which  ac- 

crue 
To  all  who  love  his  name! 
His  gifts  are  ev'ry  morning  new, 
His  bounty  still  the  same. 

634.*     T.  212  or  166.     (533.) 

THE  will  of  God  is  always  best. 

His  will  be  done  for  ever; 
Those  who  confide  in  him  are  blest. 

And  prove  his  love  and  favor. 
He  helps  indeed — in  time  of  need, 

'Midst  chastisements  he  savethj 
Those  who  depend — on  God  their 
Friend, 

He  never,  never  leaveth. 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


1&5 


2  His  comforts  daily  me  sustain, 

He  lends  me  his  assistance; 
To  what  he  doth  for  me  ordain 

I'll  yield  without  resistance; 
True  is  his  word, — that  ev'n  the 
Lord 

My  hairs  in  mercy  numbers; 
He  guards  and  wakes,— care  of  me 
takes, 

And  all  my  wants  remembers. 

635.*     T.  79.     (1065,  538.) 

AS  thy  will,  O  my  Saviour, 
Unto  thy  Father's  ever 

Was  subject  and  resign'd; 
Grant  that,  in  deep  subjection. 
To  follow  thy  direction 

I  may  be  cheerfully  inclin'd. 

2  I'll  spare  all  needless  thinking. 
Nor  shall  my  mind  be  shrinking, 

Concerning  what  may  be; 
May  I  in  each  proceeding 
Submit  to  thy  wise  leading, 
That  thou'rt  my  All  sufficeth  me. 

636.     T.  9.     (539.) 

WHAT,  my  soul,  should  bow  thee 
down. 

Perils  or  .temptation? 
Is  not  Christ  upon  the  throne 

Still  thy  strong  salvation? 

2  Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord, 
Thy  almighty  Saviour; 

He,  who  death  for  thee  endur'd. 
Surely  will  deliver. 

3  Mention  to  him  ev'ry  want, 
Yea  whate'er  doth  grieve  thee; 

If  for  comfort  thou  dost  pant, 
Jesus  will  relieve  thee. 

4  Turn,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest. 
Quickly  turn  to  Jesus, 

In  his  presence  thou  art  blest. 
He  to  thee  is  gracious. 

5  Mourn  whene'er  thou  hast  forgot 
Him,  whose  great  compassion 

Never    fails,   whose     blood    hath 
bought 
Thy  complete  salvation. 
R2 


6  Earthly  things  do  not  regard, 

Trust  in  Jesus'  favor. 
He  will  be  thy  great  reward. 

And  thy  shield  for  ever. 

637.*     T.  16.     (540.) 

STORMS  of  trouble  may  assail  us. 
Yea,  life's  vessel  overwhelm; 

Yet  no  danger  need  appal  us, 
If  our  Saviour  guide  the  helm. 

2  If  with  willincr  resicrnation. 
Free  from  care,  we  acquiesce 

In  his  ways,  his  consolation 
Will  alleviate  our  distress. 

3  God  is  mighty  to  deliver. 
None  his  power  can  withstand; 

In  all  trials  whatsoever 

He  will  be  our  gracious  Friend. 

4  When  his  hour  strikes  for  relieving, 

Help  breaks  forth  amazingly. 
And  to  shame  our  anxious  grieving, 
Often  unexpectedly. 

638.*     T.  83.     (542.) 

MY  Redeemer  knoweth  me. 
Both  in  joy  and  in  affliction; 

0  my  soul,  now  joyful  be. 
Trust  thy  Shepherd's  kind  direc-i 
tion: 

His  own  sheep  he  knows  by  name, 

And  to  bless  them  is  his  aim. 

2  Unexampled  is  that  love 

By  which  we're  with  him  con- 
nected; 

If  we  aught  distressing  prove, 
Jesus  is  thereby  affected; 

We  his  watchful  love  and  care 

In  all  trials  richly  share. 

639.*     T.  142.     (1100,267.) 

0  FOUNTAIN  eternal  of  life  and 

of  light! 

Where   all   find  refreshment,  who 
seek  it  ariorht, 
Pure  spring  of  salvation. 
And  true  consolation! 
From  God's  holy  temple  the  living 

stream  rolls. 
Whose  waters  flow  ample  for  all 
thirsty  souls. 


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2  Let  him  that  is  thirsty,  encou- 

raging call! 
Now  drink  of  the  waters,  abounding 
for  all; 
The  promised  blessing 
Is  sweetly  refreshing: 
All  ye  who  are  ailing  and  needy, 

draw  nigh, 
This  well-spring  ne'er  failing  your 
wants  will  supply. 

3  Here  come  I,  my  Shepherd,  athirst 

after  thee; 
Li  mercy  receive  me,  for  mercy's 
my  plea; 
The  word  thou  hast  spoken 
Can  never  be  broken: 
Thou  know'st  I   am    needy,   and 

greatly  distress'd. 
Thou  callest  the  weary  to  come  and 
find  rest. 

4  Thou  river  of  life   dost  refresh 

heart  and  mind. 
Those  whom  thou  enrichest  eternal 
good  find: 
Amidst  tribulation 
The  cup  of  salvation 
I  take,  thus  with  gladness  inspired 

by  thee, 
All  sorrow  and  sadness  far  distant 
must  flee. 

5  I  plead  thy  rich  promise,  0  give 

me  to  drink. 
With    fervor   of    spirit    I    wholly 
would  sink 
Into  thy  love's  ocean; 
O  let  true  devotion 
My  heart  be  impelling,  still  onward 

to  move. 
To  Zion  thy  dwelling,  the  city  of 
love. 

6  Should  bitter  be  mix'd  with  the 

sweet  of  my  cup, 
0  grant  me  with  joy  all  self-will  to 
give  up; 
The  cup  of  dire  sorrows. 
Which  thou  hast  drank  for  us. 
To   thine   thou  dost  offer,  in  this 

world  of  pain: 
With  thee  they  here   suffer,  with 
thee  they  shall  reign. 


7  O  therefore,  my  Jesus,  permit  me 

to  rest. 
Where  saints  are  no  longer  by  suff '- 
ring  oppress'd: 
W^here  joys  beyond  measure, 
And  fulness  of  pleasure. 
In    glory  transcendent,    the    con- 
querors share. 
And  where  crowns  resplendent  the 
faithful  shall  wear. 

640.     T.  585.     (1098.) 

0  MY  soul,  what  means  this  sad- 
ness, [down? 
Wherefore   art    thou    thus    cast 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turn'd  to  gladness. 

Bid  thy  restless  fears  begone: 
Look  to  Jesus  :||:  And  rejoice  in  his 
great  name. 

2  Tho'  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 
From  without  and  from  within, 

Jesus  saith,  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 
But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin; 
He  is  faithful  :||:  To  perform  his 
gracious  word. 

3  Tho'  distresses  now  attend  thee. 
And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road. 

His  right  hand  shall  still  defend 

thee,  .        [God; 

Soon  he'll  bring   thee  home  to 

Therefore  praise  him  :|1:  Praise  the 
dear  Redeemer's  name! 

641.     T.  22.     (1094.) 

BE  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious 
cares  [snares; 

To  thee  are  burdens,   thorns   and 
They  cast  dishonor  on  thy  Lord, 
And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus 

far,  [care? 

Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to 
How  canst  thou  want,  if  he  provide. 
Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide? 

3  When  first  before  his  mercy-seat 
Thou  didst  thy  all  to  him  commit. 
He   gave   thee  warrant  from   that 

hour. 
To  trust  his  wisdom,  love  and  pow'r. 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


187 


4  Did  ever  trouble  thee  befall, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call,     , 
And  hath  he  not  the  promise  pass'd, 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last? 

5  He  that  hath  help'd  me  hitherto. 
Will  help  me  all  my  journey  thro', 

/  And  give  me  daily  cause  to  raise 
'  New  Ebenezers  to  his  praise. 

6  Tho'  rough  and  thorny  be  the  road, 
It  leads  me  home  apace  to  God; 

1  count  my  present  trials  small. 
For  heav'n  will  make  amends  for  all. 

642.    T.  39.     (1095.) 

BEGONE  unbelief!  for  my  Sa- 
viour is  near, 

And  for  my  relief  he  will  surely  ap- 
pear. 

By  pray'r  let  me  wrestle,  and  he 
will  perform. 

With  Christ  in  the  vessel,  I  smile 
at  the  storm. 

2  Though    dark  be  my  way,   yet 

since  he  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey,  and  'tis  his  to 

provide; 
Though    cisterns    be    broken,  and 

creatures  all  fail. 
The    word    he   hath    spoken    will 

surely  prevail. 

3  His  love  in  times  past  me  for- 

biddeth  to  think. 

He'll  leave  me  at  last  unrelieved  to 
sink; 

Each  sweet  Ebenezer  I  have  in  re- 
view 

Confirms  his  good  pleasure  to  help 
me  quite  through. 

4  Why  should  I  complain  then  of 

want  or  distress. 

Temptation  or  pain?  for  he  told  me 
no  less; 

The  heirs  of  salvation,  I  know  from 
his  word. 

Through  much  tribulation  must  fol- 
low their  Lord. 

5  How  bitter  the  cup  none  can  ever 

conceive. 
Which   Jesus  drank  up  that  poor 
sinners  might  live! 


His  way  was   much   rougher  and 

darker  than  mine. 
Did  Jesus  thus  suffer,  and  shall  I 

repine? 

6  Since  all  that  I  meet  with  shall 
work  for  my  good. 

The  bitter  is  sweet  and  the  med'- 
cine  is  food. 

Though  painful  at  present,  'twill 
cease  before  long, 

And  then  0  how  pleasant  the  con- 
queror's song! 

643.    T.  89.     (1097.) 

YES,  since  God  himself  hath  said 
it, 

On  his  promise  I  rely. 
His  good  word  demands  my  credit, 

What  can  unbelief  reply? 
He  is  strong  and  can  fulfil, 
He  is  truth,  and  therefore  will. 

2  In  my  Saviour's  intercession 
Humbly  still  I  will  confide: 

Lord,  accept  my  free  confession, 
'  I   have    sinn'd,  but   thou   hast 
died;' 

This  is  all  I  have  to  plead, 

This  is  all  the  plea  I  need. 

644.     T.  244. 

NONE  e'er  shall  be  ashamed, 

Who  wait  upon  the  Lord! 
Their  shield  and  rock  he's  named, 

Who  build  upon  his  word. 
He  stands  their  constant  friend; 

When  danger  is  at  hand. 
With  confidence  unshaken. 

On  him  they  can  depend. 

645.*     T.  195.     (545.) 

DOTH  our  gracious  Saviour, 

In  so  many  evils, 

Which  tho  foe  at  Christians  levels, 

Kindly  guard  and  keep  us: 

Ah,  how  should  we  praise  him, 

In  all  things  extol  and  bless  him; 

Love  should  so — ardent  glow. 

As  to  make  us  ever 

Cleave  to  Christ  our  Saviour. 


188 


PATIENCE,  AND 


646,*     T.  90.     (544.) 
THRICE  happy  is  the  feeble  soul, 
Whose    strength   is  only  in  his 
God; 
The  fiercest  pow'rs  he  can  control. 
By  faith  in  Jesus'  precious  blood; 
In  combat  can  maintain  the  field, 
Because  Jehovah  is  his  shield. 

647.     T.79.     (531.) 
THAT  I  am  thine,  my  Lord  and 

God, 
Ransom'd  and  sprinkled  with  thy 
blood. 
Repeat  that  word  once  more, 
With  such  an  energy  and  light, 
That  this  world's  flattery  or  spite 
To    shake    me  never  may  have 
pow'r. 

2  From  various  cares  my  heart  re- 

tires; 
Tho'  deep  and  boundless  its  desires, 

I'm  now  to  please  but  One, 
Him,  before  whom  the  elders  bow; 
With  him  I  am  engaged  now. 
And  with  the  souls  that  are  his 
own. 

3  This  is  my  joy,  which  ne'er  can 

fail. 
To  see  my  Saviour's  arm  prevail. 

To  mark  the  steps  of  grace; 
How  new-born  souls,  convinc'd  of 

sin. 
Yet  by  his  precious    blood    made 
clean. 
Extol  his  name  in  ev'ry  place. 

4  With  these  my  happy  lot  is  cast, 
Through  the  world's  deserts  rude 

and  waste. 
Or  through  its  gardens  fair: 
Whether    the     storm     of    malice 

sweeps. 
Or  all  in  dead  supineness  sleeps. 
Still  to  go  on,  be  all  my  care. 

5  See  the    dear    sheep,  by  Jesus 

drawn. 
In  blest  simplicity  move  on. 

They  trust  his  Shepherd-crook; 
Beholders  many  faults  will  find, 
But  they  can  guess  at  Jesus'  mind, 

Content,  if  written  in  his  book. 


6  0  all  ye  just,  ye  rich,  ye  wise, 
W^ho  Christ's  atoning  sacrifice 

Deem  foolishness,  and  slight. 
Grant  but  I  may  (the  rest's  your 

own) 
In  shame  and  poverty  sit  down 

At  this  one  well-spring  of  delight. 

7  Indeed  had  Jesus  ne'er  been  slain, 
Or  could  aught  make   his  ransom 

vain. 
That  it  avail'd  no  more; 
Were  his  unbounded  mercy  fled, 
Were  he   no   more    the    church's 
Head, 
Nor  Lord  of  all,  as  heretofore; 

8  Then,  so  refers  my  state  to  him, 
Unwarranted  I  must  esteem. 

And  wretched  all  I  do; 
Ah!  my  heart  throbs,  and  seizeth 

fast 

That  cov'nant,  which  will  ever  last. 
It  knows,  it  knows  th.ese  things 
are  true. 

9  Yes,  my  dear  Lord,  in  foll'wing 
thee. 

Not  in  the  dark  uncertainly 
This  foot  obedient  moves; 
Tis  with  a  Brother  and  a  King, 
Who  many  to  his  yoke  will  bring, 
Who  ever  lives  and  ever  loves. 

10  Now  then  my  Way,  my  Truth, 

my  Life, 
Henceforth  let  sorrow,  doubt  and 
strife, 
Drop  off  like  autumn  leaves; 
Henceforth,  as  privileg'd  by  thee, 
Simple  and  undistracted  be 

My  soul,  which    to   thy   mercy 
cleaves. 

11  Let  me  m)^  weary  mind  recline 
On  that  eternal  love  of  thine. 

And  human  thoughts  forget; 
Childlike  attend  what  thou  wilt  say, 
Go  forth  and  do  it,  while  'tis  day. 

Yet  never  leave  my  safe  retreat. 

12  At  all  times  to  my  spirit  bear 
An  inward  witness,  strong  and  clear, 

Of  thy  redeeming  pow'r; 
This  will  instruct  thy  child  aright. 
This  will  impart  the  needful  light, 

For  exigence  of  ev'ry  hour. 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


189 


13    Now   then  the  sequel  is  well 

weigh'd, 
I  cast  myself  upon  thy  aid, 

A  sea,  where  none  can  sink; 
Yea,  thereon  I  depend,  poor  worm. 
Believing  that  thou  wilt  perform 

Beyond  whate'er  I  ask  or  think. 

648.     T.  22.     (546.) 

GOD  of  my  life!  on  thee  I  call, 

Afflicted  at  thy  feet  I  fall; 

When  the  great  water-floods  pre- 
vail, 

Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to 
fail! 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless,  and  the 

faint! 
Where    should    I    lodge  my  deep 

complaint? 
Where  but  with  thee,  whose  open 

door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor! 

3  Did    ever  mourner   plead   with 

thee, 

And    thou    refuse    that   mourner's 
plea? 

Doth  not  the  word    still   fix'd  re- 
main. 

That  none 
vain? 

4  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
Didst  thou  not   hear   and   answer 

pray'r; 
But    a    pray'r-hearing, 

God, 
Supports  me  under  ev'ry  load. 

5  Poor  though  I  am,  despis'd,  forgot. 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not; 
And  he  is  safe,  and  must  succeed. 
For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to 

plead. 


shfill   seek  thy  face  in 


650.*     T.208.     (527.) 

JESUS,  source  of  gladness, 
Comfort  in  all  sadness. 

Thou  canst  end  my  grief; 
While  for  thy  salvation 

1  with  expectation 
W^ait,  I  find  relief. 

Lamb  once  slain, — thy  saving  name 
Yields  to  me  far  greater  pleasure, 
Than  all  worldly  treasure. 

2  God  is  my  salvation, 
Joy  and  consolation; 

With  the  world  I've  done; 
To  pride's  vain  pretension 
I  pay  no  attention, 

Av'rice  I  disown; 
Perils,    loss, — shame,   death,   and 

cross, 
Suff'rings  e'er  so  keen,  shall  never 
Me  from  Jesus  sever. 

3  If  the  Lord  protect  me, 
Sin  cannot  infect  me. 

Nought  can  do  me  harm; 
Although  Satan  rageth, 
Christ  the  storm  assuageth 

By  his  mighty  arm: 
Would  the  foe — his  malice  show, 
Since  Christ  is  my  strength  and 

tower, 
I  dread  not  his  power. 


649.*     T.  79.     (547.) 

JESUS,  our  Guardian,  Guide  and 

Friend, 
Now  thy  protecting  wings  extend. 

Thy  children  save  from  harm; 
Would  Satan  seek  us  to  devour, 
Against  his  malice,  craft  and  pow'r. 


4  Gloomy  thoughts  must  vanish, 
answ'ring  Jesus  doth  replenish 

Me  with  heav'nly  peace; 
Who  the  Saviour  loveth. 
By  experience  proveth. 

Grief  is  chang'd  to  bliss; 
Though    I    here — reproach    must 

bear. 
Yet  he  turneth  all  my  sadness 
Into  joy  and  gladness. 


651.*     T.  22.     (529.) 

JESUS,  my  All,  my  highest  Good, 
Who  hast  redeem'd  me  with  thy 

blood. 
When  confidence  in  thee  I  place, 


Defend  us  by  thy  outstretch'd  arm.  I  My  soul  is  fiU'd  with  joy  and  peace 


190 


PATIENCE,  AND  CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


2  Where  should   I   turn,  or   how 

thee  leave] 
Jesus,  to  thee  my  mind  doth  cleave; 
With  thee  my  heart  hath  always 

found 
True  counsel,  comfort,  help  abound. 

3  All  who  possess  true  faith  and 

love. 
This  daily  by  experience  prove. 
That  they  who  simply  put  their  trust 
In  Jesus  Christ,  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

4  None    can    be    so    o'erwhelm'd 

with  grief. 
But  he  in  Christ  may  find  relief; 
All  misery,  however  great. 
His  comforts  can  alleviate. 

5  Jesus,  my  only  God  and  Lord, 
What  comfort  doth  thy  name  ajEford! 
No  friend  on  earth  can  ever  be 
Compar'd  for  faithfulness  with  thee. 

6  Were  health,  and  strength,  and 

friends  withdrawn. 
Were  ev'ry  earthly  comfort  gone. 
If  I  have  thee,  I  have  howe'er 
W^hat  me  eternally  can  cheer. 

7  0  Lord,  preserve   me  sound  in 

faith. 
Thine  let  me  be  in  life  and  death; 
May  nothing   pluck    me  from  thy 

hand. 
Lead  me  in  safety  to  the  end. 


652.*     T.  234.     (536.) 

JESUS,  my  All,  my  soul's  best 
Friend, 
To  thee  myself  I  now  deliver; 
Whate'er  comes  from  thy  faithful 
hand. 
How  hard  it  be,  how  strange  so- 
ever, 
I'll  take  it  with  a  passive  heart; 
And    though  I  cannot  shout  for 
gladness, 
But  keenly  feel  affliction's  dart, 
O  may  I  not  be  sunk  in  sadness! 
May  I  with  cheerfulness 
In  thy  ways  acquiesce, 


Nor  murmur  at  thy  dispensation; 

But  simply  trusting  thee, 

On  thy  fidelity 
Depend  with  humble  resignation. 

653.*     T.  583.     (552.) 

AT  last  he's  blest,  who  by  the  Sa- 
viour's blood 

Was  cleans'd  while  here,  and  made 
an  heir  of  God; 

Ev'n  now  the  acceptable  year  draws 
nigh. 

The  day  which  turns  our  sorrows 
into  joy. 

2  At  last  God's  servants  ceaseless 
joys  shall  reap, 

Who,  bearing  precious  seed,  go 
forth  and  weep. 

If  they,  'midst  suiF'ring,  faithful 
here  abide, 

They  shall  with  Jesus  there  be  glo- 
rified. 

3  My  soul,  though  here  by  various 
trials  prov'd. 

Believe  that  by  thy  Saviour  thou 
art lov'd: 

Submit  thy  will  to  his;  with  pa- 
tience wait. 

He  soon  to  perfect  bliss  will  thee 
■  translate. 

654.*     T.  189.     (553.) 

WHO  overcometh  shall  abide  for 

ever 
A  pillar  in  God's  temple  through 

his  grace. 
Adorned  with  the  name  of  God  our 

Saviour, 
And  of  Jerusalem  his  chosen  place; 

Lord,  make  the  feeble 

Watchful  and  able. 

That  they  be  stable. 

And  vict'ry  gain. 

655.*     T.  68.     (548.) 

THANKS  for  ever  be, 

Jesus,  unto  thee. 
That  thy  strength  doth  us  enable 
To  adhere  to  thee,  though  feeble; 

That  thou  hear'st  our  pray'rs, 

And  regard'st  our  tears. 


PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 


191 


656.    T.  205. 
JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul! 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high; 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past: 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

O  receive  my  soul  at  last! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none. 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee: 
Leave,  O  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me; 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring: 
Cover  my  defenceless  head, 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 


3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want, 
All  in  all  in  thee  I  find: 

Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 
Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind; 

Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 
I  am  all  unrighteousness: 

Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous    grace  with    thee   is 

found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee. 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity! 


XXIX.  Praise  and  Thanks giviyig. 


657.*     T.  235.     (554.) 

TE  DEUM  LAUDAMUS. 

LORD  God,  thy  praise  we  sing, 
To  thee  our  thanks  we  bring. 
Both  heav'n  and  earth  doth  worship 
Thou  Father  of  eternity!         [thee, 
To  thee  all  angels  loudly  cry, 
The  heav'ns  and  all  the  pow'rs  on 

high: 
Cherubs  and  seraphim  proclaim, 
And  cry  thrice  holy  to  thy  name: 
Hol}'^  is  our  Lord  God, 
Holy  is  our  Lord  God, 
Holy  is  our  Lord  God, 
The  Lord  of  Sabaoth! 

With  splendor  of  thy  glory  spread 
Is  heav'n  and  earth  replenished. 
Th'  apostles'  glorious  company. 
The    prophets'    fellowship    praise 

thee. 
The  noble  and  victorious  host 
Of  martyrs  make  of  thee  their  boast. 
The  holy  church,  in  ev'ry  place 
Throughout  the  earth,  exalts  thy 

praise. 
Thee,   Father,   God    on    heaven's 

throne, 
Thy  only  and  beloved  Son, 


The  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 
The  church  doth  worship  and  re- 
vere. 
0  Christ,  thou  glorious  King,  we 

own 
Thee  to  be  God's  eternal  Son. 
Thou,  undertaking  in  our  room. 
Didst  not  abhor  the  virgin's  womb. 
The  pains   of  death   o'ercome  by 

thee. 
Made  heav'n  to  all  believers  free. 
At  God's  right  hand  thou  hast  thy 

seat, 
And  in  thy  Father's  glory  great; 
And  we  believe  the  day's  decreed, 
When  thou  shalt  judge  the  quick 

and  dead. 
Promote,  we  pray,  thy  servants' 

good, 
Redeem'd  with  thy  most  precious 

blood; 
Among  thy  saints  make  us  ascend 
To  glory  that  shall  never  end. 
Thy  people  with  salvation  crown. 
Bless  those,  O  Lord,  that  are  thy 

own: 
Govern  thy  church,  and.  Lord,  ad- 
vance 
For  ever  thine  inheritance. 


192 


PRAISE  AND 


From  day  to  day,  O  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honor  thee; 
Thy  name  we  worship  and  adore, 
World  without  end,  for  evermore. 
Vouchsafe,   O   Lord,  we    humbly 

pray, 
To  keep  us  safe  from  sin  this  day. 
O  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us  all; 
Have  mercy  on  us,  when  we  call. 
Thy  mercy.  Lord,  to  us  dispense, 
According  to  our  confidence. 
Lord,  we  have  put  our  trust  in  thee. 
Confounded  let  us  never  be.  Amen! 

658.*     T.583.     (1103.) 

TO  thee,  the  Lord  of  all,  I'll  hum- 
bly sing. 

To  thee,  my  Maker,  I'll  thank-off- 
'rings  bring;  [display 

But  how  can    language   worthily 

Thy  lauds,  or  to  thy  name  due  ho- 
mage pay] 

2  I've  nought  to  give,  for  what  I 

have  is  thine,  [not  mine; 

Thine  is  my  soul  and  body,  and 
My  reas'ning  pow'rs,  my  health, 

my  daily  food, 
Are  all  thy  gifts,  and  show  that 

thou  art  good. 

3  That  I'm   an    honorable   vessel 

made. 
Is  all  the  Avork  of  love  unmerited, 
And  not  because  I'm  worthy;  mer- 
cy free  [misery. 
Redeem'd  my  soul   from  sin  and 

4  Now  while  on  earth  I  stay,  to 

thee  I'll  live,  [give, 

And  to  thy  name  alone  all  glory 
Till  I  with  all  thy  saints  my  voice 

shall  raise,  [praise. 

Atid  join   in   everlasting  songs  of 

659.*     T.  132.     (555.) 

ALL  glory  to  the  sov'reign  Good, 
And  Father  of  compassion! 

To  God  our  help  and  sure  abode. 
Whose  gracious  visitation 

Renews  his  blessings  cv'ry  day, 

And  taketh  all  our  griefs  away: 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory! 


2  The   heav'nly  hosts  with  awe 

show  forth 
The  praise  of  their  Creator; 
All  creatures,  both  in  heav'n  and 
earth, 
Whate'er  exists  in  nature, 
Speak  their  divine  Original, 
Impress'd  most  wisely  on  them  all, 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory! 

3  What  is  created  by  our  God 
Enjoys  his  preservation; 

He  doth  extend  o'er  all  abroad 
His  father-like  compassion; 

Throughout  the    kingdom   of   his 
grace 

Prevail  his  truth  and  righteousness: 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory! 

4  In  my  distress  I  rais'd  with  faith 
To  God  my  supplication; 

My  Saviour  rescu'd  me  from  death, 
And  gave  me  consolation; 

This  makes  my  heart  with  thank- 
fulness 

Rejoice  before  the  God  of  grace: 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory! 

5  The  Lord  hath  ever  to  his  flock 
Kept  without  separation; 

He  doth  abide  our  Shield  and  Rock, 

Our  peace  and  our  Salvation; 
He  leads  us  with  a  mother's  care. 
Protects  from  danger,  guards  from 
fear: 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory! 

6  Yea,   when   all   creatures    here 

deny 

Their  help  and  consolation, 
Our  great  Creator  then  is  nigh 

With  succour  and  compassion, 
And  sets  the  humble  souls  at  rest, 
That  live  forsaken  and  opprest; 

Give  to  our  God  the  glory! 

7  As  long  as  I  have  breath  in  me 
I  will  sound  forth  his  praises; 

His  precious,  saving  name  shall  be 

Exalted  in  all  places; 
My   heart,  with   all   thy   strength 

adore 
The   God  of  grace,    the    God    of 
pow'r. 
And  give  him  all  the  glory! 


THANKSGIVING. 


193 


8  Ye  who  profess  his  sacred  name, 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory! 

Ye  who  his  pow'r  know  and  pro- 

")  claim, 

^     Give  to  our  God  the  glory! 
Rejoice,  from  all  vain  idols  freed, 
The  Lord  is  God,  he's  God  indeed. 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory! 

9  Now  then  before  his  face  appear, 
With  praises  and  thanksgiving: 

With  awe  his  holy  name  revere, 
:       And  join  with  all  the  living, 
^T'    extol    the    wonders    he    hath 
wrought, 
His     mighty    deeds,      surpassing 
thought. 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory! 


660.*     T.  14.     (556.) 


with 


my 


heart 


I'LL   praise   thee 
and  tongue, 

O  Lord,  my  soul's  delight. 
Declaring  to  the  world  in  song 

Thy  glory,  praise  and  might 

2  Thou   art  th'    eternal  Source  of 

grace. 
The  Source  of  lasting  bliss; 
From  thee  unto  the  human  race 
Flows  ev'ry  happiness. 

3  What  are  wef  what  do  we  possess. 

While  here  on  earth  below. 
Which  thy  great  love  and  tenderness 
Do  not  on  us  bestow? 

4  Who  spreads  the  lofty  firmament, 
And  starry  skies  around? 

Who  makes  the  dew  and  rain  de- 
scend. 
To  fructify  the  ground? 

5  Who  doth  preserve  our  life  and 

health. 
Our  ease  and  safe  abode? 
Who  doth  secure   our  peace   and 

wealth? 
Our  ever  gracious  God. 

6  On  thee,  almighty  Lord  of  hosts. 
Depends  our  life  and  all, 

f  Thou  keepest  watch  around    our 
coasts, 
Protectest  great  and  small. 


7  Thy  chastisements  are  nought  but 

love: 
When  we  our  sins  confess. 
We  thy  forgiveness  richly  prove; 
'Tis  thy  delight  to  bless. 

8  Thou  count'st  thy  children's  sighs 

and  tears,  [mourn; 

And    know'st    well    why    they 
No  tear  too  mean  to  thee  appears 
To  put  into  thy  urn. 

9  Thou,  when  we  are  oppress'd  with 

Dost  us  with  pity  view,      [grief, 
Administ'ring  thy  kind  relief, 
And  lasting  comfort  too. 

10  Why  need  we  mourn,  as  in  de- 

spair, 
And  grieve  both  day  and  night? 
On  him  we'll  cast  our  ev'ry  care, 
Who  gave  us  life  and  light. 

11  Hath  he  not,  from  our  earliest 

days,  _ 
Us  nourish'd  and  maintain'd? 
Safe  guarded  us  in  all  our  ways, 
lu  dangers  prov'd  our  Friend? 

12  God   never  yet  mistakes  hath 
In  his  vast  government;      [made 

No,  what  he  doth  permit  or  aid 
Is  blest  in  the  event. 

13  Then  murmur  not,  but  be  re- 

sign'd 
To  his  most  holy  will; 
Peace,  rest  and  comfort  thou  wilt 
My  soul,  in  being  still.        [find, 

661.*     T.  227.     (557.) 

NOW  unite  to  render  praises 
To   Jehovah,   to   our   God,   and 
magnify 
His  great  name  in  all  your  places. 
Ye  his  people,  ye  who  are  his 
property; 
For  his  goodness,  love  and  favor 
To  his  children  last  for  ever; 
He  is  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
Pard'ning  all  our  trespasses; 
Still  his  name  by  you  be  praised, 
Who  arc  seed  to  Abra'm  raised. 
Out  of  ev'ry  tribe  and  nation: 
Give  him  praises,  give  him  thanks 
and  adoration! 


194 


PRAISE  AND 


2  Yea,with  joy  ourselves  addressing 

To  our  gracious,  heav'nly  Father, 
we'll  proclaim 
His  great  mercy  without  ceasing, 
Join   with    angels   to   exalt  his 
glorious  name; 
They,  adoring  on  their  faces, 
With  thrice '  Holy'  sing  his  praises, 
We  too  will  extol  the  name 
Of  our  God,  and  of  the  Lamb; 
Be  his  glory  ever  sounded. 
And  his  works  which  are  unbounded! 
We,  his  ransom'd  congregation. 
Thank   and    praise    him    for    our 
blessed  destination. 

3  To  the  throne  go  undismayed. 
Go  with  boldness  and  approach 

the  merc)^-seat, 
Since  from  God  in  Christ  displayed, 
Nought  but  goodness,  grace  and 

favor  you  can  meet; 
Full  of  love,  he  longs  to  bless  us, 
And  is  ready  to  embrace  us; 
Yea,  to  give  his  flesh  and  blood 
To  us,  as  our  highest  good. 
To  his  table  we're  invited, 
And  through  grace  with  him  united, 
So  that  nought  which  may  await  us 
Can  from  Jesus,  and  his  love  e'er 

separate  us. 

4  He  hath    now  his   God-head's 

treasure 
To  the  needy  open'd,  and  hath 
stores  enough, 
Therefore  'tis  his  sov'reign  pleasure. 
That  no   sinner,    that    not   one 
should  stand  aloof; 
Each  may  take,  as  were  he  named, 
Grace  for  grace,  nor  stand  ashamed. 
Hungry  souls  who  but  believe, 
Of  his  fulness  may  receive; 
And  his  fulness  never  ceaseth. 
Our  enjoyment  still  increaseth; 
Hence  we  drink,  in  richest  measure. 
From  life's   fountain,  draughts  of 
inexhausted  pleasure. 

5  These  our  falt'ring  lays,  dear  Sa- 
viour, 

Which,  though  feeble,  yet  our  grate- 
ful hearts  express, 


Condescend  t'  accept  in  favor, 
Till  in  glory  we  shall  see  thee 
face  to  face; 
Then  for  all  thy  works,  our  praises 
Shall  resound  in  heav'nly  places; 
There  we  shall  to  thee  our  King 
Joyful  Hallelujahs  sing: 
May  from  ev'ry  thing  in  nature 
Praise  be  giv'n  to  the  Creator, 
And  our  lives  and  whole  demeanor 
To  Jehovah,  to  our  God  give  praise 
and  honor, 

662.*     T.195.     (558.) 

GOD  reveals  his  presence! 

Let  us  now  adore  him, 

And  with  awe  appear  before  him; 

God  is  in  his  temple. 

All  in  us  keep  silence. 

And  before  him  bow  with  rev'rence; 

Him  alone — God  we  own: 

He's  our  Lord  and  Saviour; 

Praise  his  name  for  ever. 

2  God  reveals  his  presence, 
Whom  th'  angelic  legions 
Serve  with  awe  in  heav'nly  regions. 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy! 
Sing  the  hosts  of  heaven; 
Praise  to  God  be  ever  given! 
Condescend — to  attend 
Graciously,  O  Jesus! 
To  our  songs  and  praises. 

3  O  majestic  Being! 
Were  but  soul  and  body 
Thee  to  serve  at  all  times  ready. 
Might  we,  like  the  angels 
Who  behold  thy  glory. 
Deep  abased  sink  before  thee, 
And,  through  grace, — be  always, 
In  our  whole  demeanor, 
To  thy  praise  and  honor. 

4  Grant  us  resignation, 
Hearts  before  thee  bowed, 
With  thy  peace  divine  endowed: 
As  a  tender  flower 
Opens  and  inclineth 
To  the  cheering  sun  which  shineth, 
So  may  we — be  from  thee 
Rays  of  grace  deriving. 
And  thereby  be  thriving. 


THANKSGIVING. 


195 


5  Lord,  come  dwell  within  us, 

While  on  earth  we  tarry; 

Make  us  thy  blest  sanctuary. 

O  vouchsafe  thy  presence. 

Draw  unto  us  nearer, 

And  reveal  thyself  still  clearer. 

Us  direct, — and  protect; 

Thus  we  in  all  places 

Shall  show  forth  thy  praises. 

663.*     T.  341.     (559.) 

THOU,  Jesus,  art  our  King! 
Thy  ceaseless  praise  we  sing: 
Praise  shall  our  glad  tongues  em- 

Praise  o'erflow  the  grateful  soul. 
While  we  vital  breath  enjoy, 
While  eternal  ages  roll. 

2  Thou  art  th'  eternal  Light, 
And  shin'st  in  deepest  night: 

Wond'ring  gaz'd  th'  ajigelic  train, 
While  thou  bow'dst  the  heav'ns 
beneath. 

Taking  thy  abode  with  man, 

Man  to  save  from  endless  death. 

3  Thou  for  our  griefs  didst  mourn. 
Thou  hast  our  sickness  borne: 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid; 

Thou  with  unexampled  grace 
All  the  mighty  debt  hast  paid. 

Due  from  Adam's  helpless  race. 

4  Thou  hast  o'erthrown  the  foe: 
God's  kingdom  fix'd  below: 

Conqu'ror  of  all  adverse  pow'r, 
Tliou  heav'n's  gates  hast  open'd 
wide; 

Thou  thine  own  dost  lead  secure, 
And  to  life  eternal  guide. 

5  Above  the  starry  sky 

Thou  reign'st,  enthron'd  on  high! 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  we  fall: 

Pow'r  supreme  to  thee  is  giv'n. 
As  the  righteous  Judge  of  all. 

Sons  of  earth  and  hosts  of  heav'n. 

6  The  mighty  seraphs  join. 
And  in  thy  praise  combine; 

All  their  choirs  thy  glories  sing, 
W^ho  shall  dare  with  thee  to  vie. 

Mighty  Lord,  eternal  King, 

Sov'reign  both  of  earth  and  sky! 


7  The  venerable  train. 
Patriarchs,  first-born  of  men. 

And  th'  Apostles  of  the  Lamb, 
By  whose  strength  they  faithful 
prov'd. 
Join  t'extol  his  sacred  name 
Whom  in  life  and  death  they  lov'd. 

8  The  church,   through  all  her 
bounds. 

With  thy  high  praise  resounds: 
The  confessors  fearless  here 
Boldly  praise  their  heav'nly  King; 
Children's  feebler  voices  there 

To  thy  name  hosannas  sing. 

9  'Midst  danger's  blackest  frown 
Thee  hosts  of  martyrs  own: 

Pain  and  shame  alike  they  dare, 
Firmly  trusting  in  their  God; 

Glorying  thy  cross  to  bear. 

Sealing    thus    their    faith   with 
blood. 

10  Arise,  exert  thy  pow'r 
Thou  glorious  Conqueror! 

Help  us  to  obtain  the  prize, 
Help  us  well  to  close  our  race; 

That  with  thee,  above  the  skies. 
Endless  joys  we  may  possess. 

664o     T.  79.     (1105.) 

JESUS,  the  whole  creation's  Head, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 

Endless  thy  glories  shine! 
Thy  blood-bought  church  in  mercy 

own; 
The  church  assembled  round  thy 
throne, 
Or  pilgrims  here;  we  all  are  thine. 

2  Pilgrims  on  earth,  here  we  may 

rest, 
The  sparrow  here  hath  found  a  nest, 

Thine  altars,  O  Lord  God! 
For  all  thy  blessings  and  thy  care. 
Our  gratitude  in  praise  and  pray'r 

Shall  still  ascend  to  thine  abode. 

3  Ye  spirits  of  the  just  above, 
With  Christ  now  perfected  in  love, 

Once  our  companions  here. 
In  higher  strains  join  us  to  sing 
Blessing  and  honor  to  our  King, 

Till  he  in  glory  shall  appear, 


196 


PRAISE  AND 


4  Hail!  Lamb  once  slain,  thy  pre- 
cious blood 
Hathbrought  us  sinners  nigh  to  God, 

Worthy  art  thou  alone! 
Accept,  O  Lord,  Ancient  of  days. 
Thy  universal  church's  praise. 
Here,  and  around   thy  glorious 
throne. 

665.^     T.  101.     (560.) 

THANKSGIVING,  honor,  praise, 

and  might,  [der'd, 

Unto  the  Lamb  once  slain  be  ren- 
Who  brought  us  to  his  kingdom's 

light,  [and  kindred; 

And  bought  us   from   all  tongues 
Before  the  world  was   form'd  we 

were  ordain'd 
By  him  to  happiness,  and  life  which 

hath  no  end. 

9  To  Him  who  ever  doth  abide, 
Be  ceaseless  songs  of  praise   re- 
peated 
By  Christendom,  his  chosen  bride, 
And   those   in   heav'nly  mansions 

seated; 
Til'  angelic  hofsts  exalt  his  saving 

name. 
And  we,  with  all  created  beings,  do 
the  same. 

3    By   all    the   saints   around   his 

throne. 
And  all  th'  angelic  choirs  in  heaven, 
With  shouts  of  glory  to  God's  Son, 
Our  King  and  Shepherd,  praise  be 

given. 
They  join  with  us  his  goodness  to 

rehearse. 
His    glorious    name     be     prais'd 

throughout  the  universe! 

666.*     T.146.     (561.) 

NOW  let  us  praise  the  Lord 

With  body,  soul  and  spirit, 
W'ho  doth  such  wondrous  things 

Beyond  our  sense  and  merit; 
Who  from  our  mothers'  womb 

And  earliest  infancy 
Hath  done  great  things  for  us, 

Praise  him  eternally! 


2  O  gracious  God  bestow 

On  us,  while  here  remaining, 
An  ever-cheerful  mind. 

Thy  peace  be  ever  reigning: 
Preserve  us  in  true  faith 

And  christian  holiness. 
That  when  we  go  from  hence 

We  may  behold  thy  face. 

667.*     T.  206.     (562.) 

ALMIGHTY  Lord!: II: 

Eternal  Word, 

Creation's  Head, 

By  whom  :i|:  the  worlds  were  made, 

Which     in     heav'n's     spacious* 

sphere  :||: 
Appear; 

Who  by  thy  blood 
Brought'st  us  to  God: 
Thee  we  confess  :||: 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness.  :[1: 

2  Sure  as  thou  liv'st, :([: 

And  as  Lord  mov'st 

On  Cherubim, 

And  aw'st  :|1:  the  Seraphim, 

Jehovah,  great  I  AM,  :||: 

And  Lamb! 

So  sure's  thy  blood 

The  hio-hest  good 

Of  sinners  poor,  :[|: 

Till  death  shall  be  no  more.  :||: 

668.*     T.9.     (563.) 

TILL  permitted  hence  to  go. 

To  behold  my  Saviour, 
Whom  ev'n  here  by  faith  to  know, 

I  enjoy  the  favor: 

2  Till  to  heav'n  I  go  in  peace, 
Where  no  sin  assaileth, 

Sorrows,  sighs  and  tears  must  cease. 
Love  alone  prevaileth: 

3  Till  the  day  when  I  shall  tread 
Those  celestial  mountains. 

Where  the  Lamb  himself  will  lead 
Me  to  living  fountains: 

4  Till  that  time  mine  eyes  I'll  raise 
Unto  him  in  spirit. 

And  my  feeble  tongue  shall  praise 
My  Redeemer's  merit. 

»  Hcb.  i.  2. 


THANKSGIVING. 


197 


669.     T.  90.     (564.) 

THE  Lamb  was  slain!  let  us  adore, 
"With  grateful  hearts  his  mercy 
own, 
May  all  within  us  evermore 

In  silence  at  his  feet  fall  down; 
Serve  without  dread,  with  rev'rence 

love 
The  Lord,  whose  boundless  grace 
we  prove. 

2  The  Lamb  was  slain!  both  day 

and  night 

Th'  angelic  choirs  his  praises  sing. 

To  him,  enthron'd  above  all  height, 

Heav'n's  hosts  celestial  anthems 

bring;  _  [song, 

While  here  poor  sinners  join  the 

And  praise  him  with  a  stamm'ring 

tongue. 

3  Gladly  our  own  poor  works  we 

leave,  [sure,  fame. 

For  him   despise  wealth,  plea- 

To  him  our  souls  and  bodies  give, 

His   death  doth    our    affections 

claim:  [Lord, 

Henceforth  we    own  him   as   our 

His  name  be  by  us  all  ador'd. 

4  Thro'  him  alone  we  live,  for  he 
Hath  drowned  our  transgressions 

In  love's  unfathomable  sea;        [all 
Fall  prostrate,  lost  in  wonder,  fall. 
Ye  sinners,  for  the  Lamb  was  slain, 
Who  died  that  we  might  life  re- 
gain! 

5  As  ground,  when  parch'd  with 

summer's  heat,  [show'r, 

Gladly   drinks   in  the  welcome 
So  may  we,  list'ning  at  his  feet. 
Receive  his  words,  and  feel  his 
pow'r: 
May  nothing  in  our  hearts  remain, 
But  this  great  truth,  '  the  Lamb  was 
slaini' 

670.     T.  159.     (565.) 

ADORED  be  the  Lamb  of  God, 

That  he  upon  the  cross 
To  God,  by  his  most  precious  blood, 

Hath  reconciled  us. 
S2 


All  praise  be  giv'n  to  him,  that  we 
Were  born  the  day  of  grace  to  see, 
When  he  his  love  to  us  reveal'd, 
And  thus  our  pardon  seal'd. 

2  To  be  his  priests  and  witnesses 
Is  now  our  happy  lot. 

To  sing  in  songs  of  endless  praise 

To  Jesus  who  us  bought: 
We  now,  like  Mary,  wish  to  sit 
In  spirit  list'ning  at  his  feet. 
Waiting  with  lamps  prepar'd,  and 

drest. 
For  Jesus'  marriage-feast. 

3  Meanwhile  his  promises  we  trust, 
And  join  our  grateful  lays. 

In  concert  with  the  ransom'd  host, 

To  sing  redeeming  grace. 
While  they  who  round  his  throne 

appear. 
The  wonders  of  his  love  declare, 
And  sing,  '  The  Lamb  for  us  was 

slain,' 
Our  hearts  reply.  Amen! 

671.     T.  132.     (566.) 

SING  praises  unto  God  on  high, 

To  him  who  us  created; 
Sing  praises  to  the  Lord,  so  nigh 

To  sinful  man  related.  ■ 
Rejoicing,  Hallelujah  sing, 
Jesus  Jehovah  is  our  King, 

And  gracious  Mediator. 

2  He  calls  us  brethren,  not  asham'd 
To  bear  our  human  nature! 

Yea,  heirs  of  life  we  now  are  nam'd, 
Joint  heirs  with  our  Creator! 

He  ever  lives  our  cause  to  plead, 

Grants  help  in  ev'ry  time  of  need, 
Praise  to  his  name  for  ever! 

672.     T.  39.     (567.) 

YE  servants  of  God,  your  great 
Master  proclaim, 

And  publish  abroad  his  most  ex- 
cellent name; 

The  name  all  victorious  of  Jesus 
extol. 

His  Kingdom  is  glorious,  He  rules 
over  all. 


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2  God  ruleth  in  heaven,  almighty 

to  save, 
And  yet  he  is  with  us,  his  presence 

we  have; 
The  great  congregation  his  triumphs 

shall  sing, 
Ascribing  salvation   to  Jesus  our 

King. 

3  Salvation  be  brought  unto  God 

on  the  throne, 

Let  all  sing  rejoicing,  and  honor 
the  Son; 

The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  pro- 
claim. 

Fall  down  on  their  faces,  and  wor- 
ship the  Lamb. 

4  Then  let  us  adore  him  and  give 

him  his  right, 

All  glory,  and  power,  and  wisdom, 
and  might, 

And  honor,  and  blessing,  with  an- 
gels above, 

And  thanks  never  ceasing  for  in- 
finite love. 

GT3,     T.  11.     (568.) 

BRETHREN,  let  us  join  to  bless 
Jesus  Christ,  our  joy  and  peace; 
Let  our  praise  to  him  be  giv'n. 
Who  is  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n. 

2  Jesus,  lo!  to  thee  we  bow, 
Thou  art  Lord,  and  only  Thou; 
Thou  the  woman's  promis'd  Seed, 
Glory  of  thy  Church,  and  Head. 

3  Thee  the  angels  ceaseless  sing, 
Thee  we  praise,  our  Priest  and  King; 
Worthy  is  thy  name  of  praise, 
Full  of  glory,  full  of  grace. 

4  We  thy  little  flock  adore 
Thee,  our  Lord,  for  evermore! 
Evermore  show  us  thy  love. 
Till  we  join  the  choirs  above, 

674.     T.  22.     (569.) 

BLESS,  0  my  soul,  the  God  of 
grace!  [praise; 

His     favors     claim     thy    highest 

HoAv  can  the  wonders  he  hath 
wrought 

Be  lost  in  silence,  and  forgot? 


2  'Twas  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his 

Son 
To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast 

done: 
He  paid  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

3  Our  youth  decay'd  his  pow'r  re- 

pairs, 
His  mercy  crowns    our    growing 

years; 
He  satisfies  our  souls  with  good. 
And  filleth  us  with  heav'nly  food. 

4  Let  the  whole   earth  his  pow'r 

confess. 
Let  all  mankind  adore  his  grace; 
Let  us  with  all  our  powers  sing. 
Praise   to   our  Saviour,  God,  and 

King. 

6T5.     T.  14.     (570.) 

COME    let   us   join   our  cheerful 
songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne; 
Ten  thousand  thousands  are  their 
tongues. 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  '  Worthy  the  Lamb   that  died,' 

they  cry, 
'  To  be  exalted  thus;' 
'Worthy  the   Lamb,'    our  hearts 
reply, 
'  For  he  was  slain  for  us.' 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honor  and  pow'r  divine; 

And  blessings  more  than  we  can 
give. 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

4  The  whole  creation  join  in  one. 
To  bless  the  sacred  name 

Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

6T6.     T.  22.     (571.) 

WE  sing  to  God,  whose  tender  love 
Caus'd   him  to  leave    his  throne 

above, 
To  dwell  with  sinful  worms  below, 
And  save  them  from  eternal  wo. 


THANKSGIVING. 


199 


2  On  fallen  men  he  cast  his  eye, 
In  depths  of  mis'ry  saw  them  lie; 
Pitied  their  state,  resolv'd  to  come. 
And  suffer  freely  in  their  room. 

3  A  mortal  body  he  assum'd, 
Groan'd,  bled   and  died,  and  was 

entomb'd: 
At  length,  the  work  thus  finished, 
He  rose  triumphant  from  the  dead. 

4  To  heav'n's  bright  realms  he  took 

his  flight, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  mortal  sight: 
There   pleads   with   God  for  ran- 

som'd  men, 
Thence  will  in  glory  come  again. 

5  To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head, 
Immortal  honors  now  be  paid; 
The  glory  of  his  saving  name 
Our  tongues   shall   evermore  pro 

claim. 


677.     T.  14.     (572.) 

0  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  dear  Redeemer's  praise! 

The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace! 

2  Jesus,  the  name  that  charms  our 

fears, 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease; 
'Tis  music  in  poor  sinners'  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

3  His  grace  subdues  the  pow'r  of 

sin, 
He  sets  the  pris'ners  free: 
His  blood  can    make    the    foulest 

clean. 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 

i  He  speaks,  and  list'ning  to  his 
voice. 
New  life  the  dead  receive: 
The   mournful,  broken   hearts   re- 
joice. 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

>  Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  ye 
dumb. 

Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ; 
jfe  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come; 

And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy,' 


678.     T.  14.     (573.) 

NOT  all  the  angels  of  the  sky, 
Nor  happy  saints  above,  » 

Have  greater  cause  to  praise  than  I 
The  Saviour's  dying  love. 

2  Had  I  an  angel's  heav'nly  tongue 
Or  seraph's  melody,  -^ 

My  theme  would  be  his  praise,  who  -..° 
hung 
Upon  the  cross  for  me. 

3  For  thee  he  hangs!  my  soul  re- 
joice; ^ 

For  thee,  my  soul,  expires;  -^n 

Then  sing  his  love  with  thankful     "^ 
voice. 
Sing  what  his  love  inspires. 

4  Till  fleeting  time  shall  have  an 
end. 

And  years  shall  cease  to  roll, 
Due  praise  shall  from  his  church 
ascend. 
And  spread  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  How  sweet  the  precious  gospel 

sounds 
In  the  believer's  ear! 
This  balsam    heals   his   cank'ring- 
wounds. 
And  dries  each  anxious  tear. 

6  But  tears  of  joy  must  ever  flow     « 

For  Jesus'  wondrous  love,  /j 

And  when  I  leave  this  Avorld  below,    / 
I'll  sing  his  praise  above. 

679.     T.  595.     (574.) 

AWAKE,  and  sing  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb! 
Wake  ev'ry  heart,  and  ev'ry  tongue, 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  name! 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love. 
Sing  of  his  rising  pow'r: 

Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  us  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Ye  pilgrims  on  the  road 


To  Zion's  city,  sing! 
Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God, 
In  Christ,  th'  eternal  King! 


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PRAISE  AND 


4  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, 
'  Ye  blessed  children,  come!' 

Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away, 
To  our  eternal  home. 

5  There  shall  our  raptur'd  tongues 
His  endless  praise  proclaim; 

And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

680.     T.595.     (575.) 

TO  God  the  only  wise. 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King! 

Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  almighty  love. 
His  counsel  and  his  care, 

Preserves    us    safe    from    sin   and 
death. 
And  ev'ry  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls 
Unblemish'd  and  complete, 

Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  The  Saviour's  ransom'd  race 
Shall  meet  around  the  throne; 

Extol  him  for  his  saving  grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer-God 
Wisdom  and  pow'r  belong; 

Immortal  crowns  of  majesty. 
And  heav'n's  eternal  song. 

681.    T.  96. 

WITH  thanks  before  the  Lord  ap- 
pear, 
Adore  his  precious,  saving  name, 
His  patience,  faithfulness  and  care. 
Our    humble,    grateful     praises 
claim; 
His    goodness   none   can   compre- 
hend. 
His  tender  mercies  know  no  end. 

2  Worthy  the   Lamb!    that  ev'ry 
breath 
His   lauds   in   ceaseless  strains 
repeat: 
Worthy   the   Lamb!    that  for  his 
death 
Each  pulse  should  to  his  honor 
beat. 


That  to  his  throne  the  sacrifice 
Of  pray'r  and  praise,  like  incense, 
rise. 

682.     T.  208. 
THANKS,  beloved  Saviour, 
For  thy  ev'ry  favor. 

On  thy  church  conferr'd; 
Fervent  be  our  praises. 
While  each  soul  retraces 

All  thy  mercies.  Lord! 
Ev'ry  day  we  would  extol 
Thee,  our  constant  Benefactor, 
Guardian,  Guide,  Instructor. 

2  All  our  wants  thou  knowest, 
And  such  gifts  bestowest, 

As  our  need  requires; 
Each  disease  thou  healest, 
And  our  pardon  sealest. 

Granting  our  desires; 
For  thy  countless  benefits. 
Lord,  our  souls  shall  bless  thee  ever, 
We'll  forgfet  them  never. 

683.    T.  14.    (1106.) 
FOR    mercies,    countless    as    the 
sands. 
Which  daily  I  receive 
From    God,    by    my    Redeemer's 
hands, 
My  soul,  what  canst  thou  give? 

2  Yet    this    acknowledgment    I'll 
make, 

For  all  he  hath  bestow'd, 
Salvation's  sacred  cup  I'll  take,       ; 
And  call  upon  my  God. 

3  The  best  return  for  one  like  me, 
So  wretched  and  so  poor, 

Is,  from  his  gifts  to  draw  a  plea, 
And  ask  him  still  for  more. 

684.*     T.  166.     (1107.) 
THANKS  be  to  thee,  0  Lamb  of 
God, 
For  thy  unfathomable  grace: 
How  many  benefits  bestow'd 

Forgotten  and  unnotic'd  pass! 
When  I  thy  love  astonish'd  see, 
What  lengths,  breadths,  heights, 
and  depths  appear! 
Eternity,  immensity. 
These,  these  its  only  limits  are. 


THANKSGIVING. 


201 


685.    T.83.     (576.) 
NOW  with  joyful  songs  appear, 

And  with  humble  adoration, 
'Fore  the  Lord,  he's  always  near 

To  his  ransom'd  congregation. 
With  the  poor  he  deigns  to  dwell: 
He  is  nam'd  Immanuel. 

686.*     T.  121.     (577.) 

IN  joyful  hymns  of  praise. 
Like  one  man,  sweetly  raise 
Voices  quite  united; 
W^ith  our  liturgic  lays 
Our  Saviour  is  delighted: 
He'll  with  gracious  ear 
Our  thanksgivings  hear: 
Feel  that  he  is  near! 

687.*     T.  58.    (578.) 

WHEN  all  thy  mercies.  Lord,  to 

mind  we  call, 
Astonish'd  at  thy  feet  we  humbly 

fall. 
Grant  us  still    in  future  thy  kind 

direction, 
Till  in  us  all  the  aim  of  thy  election 
Be  quite  obtain'd. 

688.*     T.  155.     (579.) 

FHOU,  our   Light,  our    Leading- 
Star, 

Who  hast  kindly  us  directed, 
A.nd  protected: 

When  thy  mercies,  daily  new. 
We  review, 

[n  the  dust  we  fall  before  thee, 
liOSt  in  wonder  we  adore  thee: 
Vone  can  give  thee  praises  due. 

689.     T.  590. 
D  GOD,  at  thy  command  we  rise 

Thy  glorious  name  to  bless: 
Thee,  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and 
skies. 
We  joyfully  confess; 
)ur  joy  is  now  to  sing  of  thee, 
i  To  triumph  in  thy  love; 
Lnd    this    (transporting   thought!) 

shall  be 
..  Our  endless  work  above. 


690.    T.  167. 
WORSHIP,     honor,    praise    and 
blessing, 

Christ  is  worthy  to  receive: 
Grateful  praises  without  ceasing 

It  is  meet  that  we  should  give; 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays. 
Help  to  sing  the  Saviour's  merits. 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

691.*     T.  114.     (1108.) 
THE  Lamb  of  God,  unspotted,  pure 

and  holy. 
Who  by  his  death  us  reconcil'd 

to  God, 
And  from  our  sins  hath  wash'd 

us  in  his  blood, 
Is  worthy,  that  each  knee  bow  'fore 

him  lowly. 
That  ev'ry  tongue  with  gladness 

him  confess 
The  only  Lord,  unto  the  Father's 

praise. 

692.     T.  249. 

WITH  holy  awe  we  sing. 

To  God  :!|:  the  glory  bring: 

To  thee.  Eternal  King! 

Blessing  and  praise  be  ever  giv'n,. 

By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heav'n;;^ 

Amen,  Hallelujah! 

Hallelujah! 
Amen,  Hallelujah! 

693.*     T.  39.     (581.) 

O  THAT  we  with  gladness  of  spi- 
rit for  ever 

Adored  and  praised  our  crucified 
Saviour! 

0  might  each  pulsation  thanksgiv- 
ing express. 

And  each  breath  we  draw  be  an 
anthem  of  praise! 

2  The  Lamb,  who  by  blood  our  sal- 
vation obtained. 

Took  on  him  our  curse,  and  death 
freely  sustained. 

Is  worthy  of  praises,  let  with  one 
accord 

All  people  say  Amen,  0  praise  ye 
the  Lord! 


202 


PRAYER  AND 


694.    T.249.     (580.) 

IN  humble,  grateful  lays, 

The  Lord  :||:  of  hosts  we  praise. 

His  saving  name  confess; 

Yea,  fiU'd  with  holy  awe,  revere 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Comforter, 

Amen,  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 

Amen,  Hallelujah! 

2  Praise  to  the  Lamb  once  slain! 
His  love  :1|:  we  will  proclaim, 
Who  died,  us  to  redeem; 
O  might  each  pulse  thanksgiving 

beat, 
And  ev'ry  breath  his  praise  repeat; 
From  angels  and  from  men, 
To  the  Lamb  slain 
All  honor  doth  pertain! 


695.    T.  230.     (582.) 

PRAISES,  thanks,  and  adoration, 
Be  giv'n  to  God   without    cessa- 
tion. 
To  Jesus  Christ,  our  gracious 
Lord: 
For  his  mercy,  love,  and  favor. 
To  us,  his  flock,  endure  for  ever: 
Bless,  bless  his  name  with  one 
accord. 
To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

Hallelujah!  _ 
In  highest  strain 
Praise  the  Lamb  slain! 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  reply, 

Amen!  j 


XXX.     Prayer  and  Supplication. 


696.     T.  582.     (1109.) 

BEHOLD  the  throne  of  grace, 
The  promise  calls  me  near. 

There   Jesus   shows   his   cheering 
face. 
And  waits  to  answer  pray'r. 

2  That  rich,  atoning  blood. 
Which  sprinkled  round  I  see. 

Provides  for  those  who  come  to  God 
An  all-prevailing  plea. 

3  My  soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt, 
Thou  canst  not  be  too  bold: 

Since  his  own  blood  for  thee  was 
spilt. 
What  else  can  he  withhold] 

4  Beyond  thy  utmost  wants 
His  love  and  pow'r  can  bless. 

To  praying  souls  he  always  grants 
More  than  they  can  express. 

5  Since  'tis  the  Lord's  command. 
My  mouth  I  open  wide: 

Lord,  open  thou  thy  bounteous  hand. 
That  I  may  be  supplied. 


6  My  soul,  believe  and  pray, 
Without  a  doubt  believe, 

Whate'er  w^e  ask  in  God's  own 
way. 
We  surely  shall  receive. 

7  Here  stands  the  promise  fair, 
For  God  cannot  repent. 

To  fervent,  persevering  pray'r 
He'll  ev'ry  blessing  grant. 

697.    T.ll.    (1110.) 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare^ 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  pray'r. 
He  himself  hath  bid  thee  pray. 
And  sends  none  unheard  away. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King. 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring. 
For  his  grace  and  pow'r  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  Lord,  I  will  not  let  thee  go. 
Till  the  blessing  thou  bestow, 
O  do  not  my  suit  disdain. 
None  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain. 


SUPPLICATION. 


203 


698.*    T.  10.    (1111.) 

THE  prayers  of  the  needy, 
Thou,  Lord,  to  hear  art  ready: 
Thy  mercy  and  forbearance 
We  ev'ry  day  experience. 

2  When  thee  in  faith  addressing, 
Thou  no  good  gift  nor  blessing 
Unto  thy  church  deniest, 

But  all  her  wants  suppliest. 

3  In  thee  we  trust  for  ever, 
Since  thou  to  each  believer 
AfFord'st  that  consolation: 

*  I've  heard  thy  supplication.' 

699.*     T.  583.     (583.) 

THE  love  of  Christ  to  me  is  greater 
far 

Than  outwardly  it  doth  to  man  ap- 
pear; 

When  I  before  him  my  complaints 
make  known, 

He  sympathizeth  with  them  as  his 
own. 

2  As  oft  as  I  approach  the  holy  place, 

A.nd  bow  'fore  him,  by  whom  I  live 
througfh  fjrace, 

i  Most  graciously  he  answers  my  re- 
quest, 

A.nd  thus  my  troubled  heart  is 
sooth'd  to  rest. 

700.*     T.136.     (584.) 

THIS  yields  me  joy, 

That  God,  in  his  compassion. 

Doth  not  reject  my  pray'r  and  sup- 
plication, 
\QvLt  graciously 

Regards  my  poverty; 

That  with  unwearied  patience  he  is 
ready 

Vt  all  times,  to  attend  to  me  his 
child  most  needy, 

i  \.nd  to  relieve  my  wants  is  nigh, 

This  yields  me  joy! 

1 1  Long  as  I  live, 
I  The  promises  of  Jesus 
'.'11  to  myself  apply,  to  me  they're 
precious; 


When  I  to  him. 

My  faithful  Saviour,  cleave. 

And,  pond'ring  on  his  wonders, 

kneel  before  him. 
Praise  him  with  tears  of  joy,  and 

in  the  dust  adore  him, 

1  of  his  love  fresh  proofs  receive, 
While  here  I  live. 

3  I'm  well  assur'd 

His  love  to  me  is  tender; 

Therefore  I  now  my  all  to  him  sur- 
render; 

He's  merciful, 

A  kind,  forgiving  Lord: 

Though  I  may  not  immediately  ex- 
perience 

The  succor  which  I  ask,  I'll  wait 
with  faith  and  patience, 

For  he  at  last  will  help  afford, 

I'm  well  assur'd. 

4  Praise  ye  the  Lord, 

Whose  kindness,  grace  and  favor 
Unto  his  congregation  last  for  ever; 
Whose  presence  cheers 
His  chosen  witnesses; 
Where'er  we  are,  to  him  ourselves 

addressing 
In  pray'r,  we  surely  shall  not  fail 

to  share  his  blessing; 
We  therefore  sing  with  one  accord: 
Praise  ye  the  Lord! 

701.*     T.  16.     (585.) 

QUITE  alone,  and  yet  not  lonely, 
I'll  converse  with  God  my  Friend: 

Now  from  worldly  cares  receding, 
I  my  time  in  pray'r  will  spend, 

2  0  how  blessed  are  the  moments, 
When  the  Lord  himself    draws 

near, 
When  I  feel  his  gracious  presence, 
And  he  listens  to  my  pray'r! 

702.     T.  14.     (586.) 

MANY  complaints  to  Christ  I  can 

Ev'n  by  a  sigh  relate. 
Which  I  can't  represent  to  man. 

They  are  too  delicate. 


204 


PRAYER  AND 


TO3.     T.  16.     (587.) 
NE'ER  dejected— unaffected, 

May  I  walk  before  thee  here; 
What  distresses, — or  oppresses, 

Pouring  in  thy  faithful  ear. 

704.*     T.  79.     (588.  1167.) 

WITH  ardent  longing,  at  thy  feet, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I  humbly  wait, 

O  lend  a  gracious  ear 
Unto  my  manifold  complaints; 

1  trust  thou  wilt  relieve  my  wants, 
And   deign  thy  needy  child  to 

hear. 

2  Grant    me    an    upright    simple 

heart, 
A  cheerful  mind  to  me  impart. 

Free  from  sin's  galling  load; 
O  imj  I  of  my  sinfulness 
Always  retain  a  consciousness. 

But  not  serve  sin;  forbid  it,  God! 

3  Grant  me  a  harmless,  dove-like 

mind. 
To  true  humility  inclin'd. 

Thy  will  be  mine  indeed; 
O  may  I  labor  constantly 
Endow'd  with  spirit's  poverty. 
From     ev'ry    hurtful     influence 
freed. 

4  In  peace  with  all  may  I  be  found, 
Clearly  thy  gospel-truth  propound. 

In  praying  faithful  be; 
A  share  in  others'  welfare  take, 
The  schemes  and  plots    of   Satan 
break. 
Fast  bound  mito  thy  church  and 
thee. 

5  Presence  of  mind  on  me  bestow, 
A  readiness  O  may  I  show 

To  execute  thy  will; 
When  I  enjoy  the  highest  good. 
Partaking  of  thy  flesh  and  blood, 

My  soul  with  thy  love's  ardor  fill. 

6  May  I  be  serious,  childlike  too. 
In  all  essentials  firm  and  true; 

Give  me  a  trusty  ear; 
A  sympathizing,  tender  heart. 
In  joy  and  sorrow  to  take  part. 

And  gladly  others'  burdens  bear. 


7  In  converse  make  me  tractable 
And  mild,  in  storms  invincible. 

And  never  prone  to  yield; 
May  I  maintain  incessantly 
A  tender  fellowship  with  thee, 

From  day  to  day  by  grace  upheld. 

8  Thy  unction  0  may  I  obey. 
And    tread    the    pilgrim's   rugged 

way. 

Grant  I  may  shun  no  toil; 
In  all  my  senses  render  me 
Well  exercis'd,  and  let  me  be 

Anointed  with  thy  gladd'ning  oil. 

9  What  for  myself  I  thus  request, 
That  pray  I  also  for  the  rest 

Of  those,  who  cheerfully 
Go  forth  salvation  to  proclaim 
Through   faith   in   thy  most   holy 
name. 

Wherever  they  are  sent  by  thee. 

10  Thou  of  all  nations  the  Desire, 
With  zeal  thy  ministers  inspire, 

And  grant,  that  every  field. 
With  gospel-seed  already  sown, 
In  Gentile  lands  or  in  our  own. 

May  an  abundant  harvest  yield. 

110  Father,  us  with  pleasure  owa, 
The  dear-bought  purchase  of    thy 
Son; 
0  Spirit,  be  our  Guide, 
To  us  thy  saving  light  aff'ord; 
0  Christ,  the  Church's  Head  and 
Lord, 
]\Iay  we  for  ever  thine  abide! 

705.*     T.  36.     (589.) 

LORD   Jesus   Christ,  thy  body's 

Head  and  Saviour, 
On  us,  thy  children,  deign  to  look 

in  favor; 
Our   grateful   hearts   with   thanks 

are  overflowing. 

Before  thee  bowing.    I 

2  What  peace  do  we  derive,  what 

consolation, 
W^hat   strength   from  thy   atoning 

death  and  passion! 
Impress'd  with  holy  rev'rence,  we    ! 

adore  thee. 

And  fall  before  thee. 


SUPPLICATION. 


205 


3  Thy  goodness,  as  thy  pow'r,  is 

past  expression; 

We  trust,  that  thou,  whene'er  with 
supplication 

We  seek  thy  face,  in  mercy  wilt  ac- 
cept us,         And  not  reject  us. 

4  0  Lord,  thou  great  High-Priest 

of  our  profession, 
Who  at  God's  right  hand  makest 

intercession. 
And  by  thy  pow'rful  pray'rs  to  help 

the  needy  Art  ever  ready: 

5  The  many  drops  of  blood  which 

from  thee  flowed. 
The  streams  of  tears,  which  oft  thy 

cheeks  bedewed, 
Are   all   in   our  behalf  for  mercy 

pleading         And  interceding. 

6  0  may  thy  church   before   thee 

bloom  like  flowers, 

Unto  thy  praise,  through  thy  atone- 
ment's powers; 

Yea,  glorify  thy  name  in  us,  dear 
Saviour,     Both  now  and  ever! 

706.*     T.  83.     (590.) 
FLOCK  of  Christ,  in  fellowship 

Offer  fervent  supplication, 
Whether  to  rejoice,  or  weep. 

We  may  now  have  most  occasion; 
When  the  lips  no  more  can  pray, 
Sighs  will  find  to  him  their  way. 

2  0  may  he  so  sensibly 

Bless  us  with  his  grace  and  favor. 
That  w^e,  in  humility. 

May  rejoice  in  him,  our  Saviour; 
May  he,  in  his  mercy,  grant 
All  we  weep  for,  all  we  want, 

3  May  his  presence  constantly 
Yield  us  joy  and  consolation, 

In  the  certain  hope  that  he 

Will  regard  our  supplication, 
Grant  our  pray'rs,  and  much  more 

give 
Than  we're  worthy  to  receive. 

4  This  be  our  supreme  delight. 
To  remain  in  closest  union 

With  our  Lord,  both  day  and  night, 
And  enjoy  his  sweet  communion; 
This  our  heav'n,  while  here  we  stay, 
Him  to  love,  serve  and  obey. 
T 


707.*     T.  79.     (59L) 

O  THOU,  who  in  the  sanctuary 
Dost  minister!  thy  church  supply 

With  incense  for  her  pray'r; 
Grant  to  us  all  a  cheerful  heart; 
A  burning,  steady  light  impart, 

Defended  from  all  noxious  air. 

2  Lord,  give  us  an  attentive  ear, 
Which  may  thy  voice  distinctly  hear. 

An  eye  to  view  thee  still; 
And  priestly  lips  to  tell  thy  praise. 
And  feet  earth's  rugged  craggy  ways 

To  traverse,  without  fearing  iU. 

3  Our  hands  for  blessing  hallow'd 

be, 
Our  bodies  temples  be  to  thee, 

Our  souls  enjoy  thy  peace: 
A  breeze  divine  our  spirits  cheer, 
Grant  us,  thy  still  small  voice  to  hear, 
Unknown,  save  to  thy  flock  of  grace. 

708.*     T.  79.      (592.) 

LORD,    our  High-Priest  and  Sa- 
viour! 
Pour  fire  and  spirit's  fervor 
On  all  thy  priestly  bands; 
When  we  are  interceding. 
And  for  thy  people  pleading, 
Give  incense,  and  hold  up  our 
hands. 

2  By  thine  illumination. 
Thy  church's  situation 

In  the  true  light  we  trace; 
We  rise  from  pray'r  with  blessing, 
O'ercome  what  is  distressing. 

Through  thee,  and  run  with  joy 
our  race. 

709.*    T.  114.    (1112.) 

WHENEVER  we,  with  ardent 
supplication. 

Survey  the  kingdom  of  thy  cross, 
d  Lord, 

And  recollect  the  promis'd,  lich  re- 
ward 

For  thy  soul's  travail,  bitter  death 
and  passion, 

The  hope  we  cherish,  that  thy  flock 
of  grace 

On  earth  will  still  abundantly  in- 
crease. 


206 


PRAYER  AND 


2  0  Father  of  thy  people,  we  im- 

plore thee, 

The  church,  the  fruit  of  Jesus'  suff- 
'rings,  bless: 

Refresh  thine  heritage  with  show'rs 
of  grace. 

The  cause  is  thine,  and  thine  alone 
the  glory: 

May  Jesus  thousands  as  a  spoil  ob- 
tain. 

And  his  disciples  constant  vict'ry 
gain. 

3  Spirit   of  Truth,  who    Christ's 

blood-bought  salvation, 

Sett'st  forth  and  glorifiest  his  sa- 
crifice! 

May  hosts  of  sinners,  list'ning  to 
thy  voice. 

Receive  with  joy  the  gospel-invita- 
tion, 

And  by  thee  gather'd,  see  their 
names  enroll'd 

Among  the  sheep  of  Jesus'  ran- 
som'd  fold. 

710.^     T.  583.     (593.) 

LORD  Jesus,  may  thy  blood- 
bought  church  increase 

From  day  to  day  in  knowledge  and 
in  grace; 

To  all  her  choirs  those  special 
blessings  grant. 

Which  they  in  their  degree  and 
measure  want. 

2  Thy  servants  and  thy  handmaids 

keep  in  faith, 
And  ground  them  all  on  thy  atoning 

death; 
Let  those,  who  have  the  care  of 

souls,  by  thee 
Be  taught;   thus  will   their  labor 

prosp'rous  be. 

3  May  all  our  pastors  who  instruct 

thy  sheep. 
Firm  to  the  word  of  thy  atonement 

keep; 
To  act  as  in  thy  sight,  0  give  them 

grace. 
In  word  and  walk  may  they  show 

forth  thy  praise. 


4  For  all  our  meetings,  for  each 

conference 
We  crave   the    blessings   of   thy 

countenance: 
Keep  in  the  bond  of  harmony  and 

love 
All   elders,  and  their   strength  in 

weakness  prove. 

5  Remain  our  Lord,  our  Shepherd, 

Head  and  King,  [bring. 

And  each  to  th'  other  in  subjection 
Thy  flocks  preserve  in  peace  and 

unity. 
And  walk  amongst  them  wdth  com- 
placency. 

6  From  grace  to  grace  still  farther 

lead  us  on,  [begun, 

And  finish  the  good  work  thou  hast 
That  we   thy   saving    name   may 

magnify, 
And  for  thy  bitter  torments  yield 

thee  joy. 

7  Thy  messengers,  who  storms  and 

waves  disdain 
To  teach  the  nations,  and  their  souls 

to  gain. 
Bless  thou,   and   touch   their  lips 

with  hallow'd  fire; 
To    witness   of   thy   death,    their 

tongues  inspire. 

8  On  Israel's  scatter'd  tribes  look 
down  in  grace,  [race. 

In  mercy  visit  soon  th'  old  cov'nant 
Their  stubbornness  subdue,  remove 

the  veil. 
That  they  may  thee  as  the  Messiah 

hail. 

9  May   thy  whole  flock,  by  thee 

their  Shepherd  led, 
AflToxd  thee  joy  and  in  thy  footsteps 

tread; 
Unto  eternal  life  let  us,  by  faith, 
Feed  on  the  merits  of  thy  blood  and 

death. 

10  May  all  thy  people,  far  and  near, 

fulfil. 
Supported  by  thy  aid,  thy  holy  will; 
To  thee  all  praise,  all  honor  doth 

pertain. 
Let  all  who  love  thy  name,  r^ply, 

Amen! 


SUPPLICATION. 


207 


711.*     T.  583.     (594.) 

THOU  hast  thy  church  appointed, 

Lord,  through  grace, 
Thy   saving    name   to   honor   and 

confess, 
A  church,  that  in  itself  is  void  of 

good,  [endow'd. 

But  yet  by  thee  with  pow'r  divine 

2  Teach  us  to  pray  for  all  the  ran- 

som'd  fold: 

Lord!  from  thy  church  no  needful 
gifts  w^ithhold. 

As  Head  and  Ruler  in  thy  house  re- 
main, [train. 

And  be  the  Leader  of  thy  witness- 

3  Grant  that  we  all  may  stedfastly 

adhere 
To  those  great  truths,  by  thee  to  us 

made  clear; 
Altho'  we  have  but  little  strength, 

may  we. 
Abiding  in  thy  word,  preserved  be. 

4  O  let  thy  congregation  feel  thy 

peace, 

And  daily  may  her  joy  in  thee  in- 
crease; 

Preserve  her  graciously  from  ev'ry 
harm,  [arm. 

Protect  her  by  thy  strong  and  mighty 

5  Grant  her  to  thee  an  ever  free  ac- 

cess. 

That  cheerful  to  the  mark  she  on- 
ward press; 

And  far  and  near,  supported  by  thy 
aid,  [gospel  spread. 

Extend   thy  knowledge,   and   thy 


712.     T.  185.     (597.) 

GRACIOUS   Saviour,    bless    thy 
congregation, 

Richly  all  her  wants  supply; 
Be  our  only  joy  and  consolation, 

Till  we  quit  mortality: 
Of  each  weight  may  we  be  more 
divested,  [ed, 

Live  beneath  thy  sceptre  unmolest- 
In  thy  matchless  radiance  shine. 
Filled  with  thy  love  divine. 

2  Cheer  thy  chosen  witnesses,  0 

Jesus, 
Who  thy  dying  love  proclaim. 
That  with  joy  they  may  to  distant 

places 
Bear  thy  great  and  glorious  name: 
By  thy  arm  O  may  they  be  defended, 
Till  their  pilgrimage   on   earth  is 

ended, 
And  they  are  with  thee  at  rest: 
Lord,  we  pray,  hear  our  request, 

713.*     T.  22.     (598.) 
LORD   Jesus,  with  thy  presence 

bless. 
By  land  and  sea,  thy  witnesses; 
In  ev'ry  danger  them  defend. 
In  ev'ry  trial  prove  their  Friend. 

2  0  may  thy  word  in  Christendom 
Be   blest,   and   may  thy  kingdom 

come; 
May  all  thy  ministers  succeed 
In  bringing  fruit  to  thee  their  Head. 

3  Preserve  in  constant  love    and 
peace,  [crease 

And,  through  thy  blessing,  still  in- 
6   Thou  know'st  her  wants,   and'Tliy  little  flocks,  which  far  and  near 


comfort  dost  impart 
Unto  each  needy,  poor,  and  sin-sick 

heart: 
Yea,  by  thy  body  and  thy  precious 

blood  [iiing  food. 

Thou  giv'st  to  her  an  ever-strength'- 

7  By  thee,  as  Shepherd  of  the  flock, 

we're  led, 
rill  we  shall  join  the  church  now 

perfected: 
Fill  then  thy  blessed  aim  with  us 

fulfil,  [will. 

1  Vnd  teach  us  in  all  things  to  do  thy 


In  towns  and  villages  appear. 

4  Thy  thoughts  of  peace  o'er  us  fulfil, 
Incline  our  hearts  to  do  thy  will; 
Thy  gospel  make  more  fully  known, 
May  all   the  world   thy  goodness 
own. 

714.*     T.  22.     (599.) 
ACCORDING  to  thy  mercy.  Lord, 
True  christian  faith  to  us  afford, 
That  we  thy  kindness,   love  and 
grace,  [race. 

May  taste  throughout  our  future 


208 


PRAYER  AND  SUPPLICATION. 


2  Hold  over  us  thy  gracious  hand, 
Protect  and  keep  us  to  the  end 
From  earthly  noise  and  misery, 
Retir'd  and  still  to  walk  with  thee. 

3  O  grant  that  we  may  thine  remain. 
And  deeper  ground  in  thee  obtain; 
Yea,  give  us  to  our  latest  breath 
T'  enjoy  the  merits  of  thy  death. 

715.     T.  22.     (600.) 
ATTEND,  0  Saviour,  to  our  pray 'r! 
All  things  by  thy  appointment  are; 
We  thee  confess  the  sov'reign  Lord, 
Thy  name  be  ev'ry  where  ador'd. 

2  Thou  who  on  earth  the  sick  didst 

heal, 

And  to  the  poor  thy  love  reveal, 
O  comfort  by  a  look  from  thee, 
All  who  are  now  in  misery. 

3  Nearer  and  nearer  draw  us  still; 
Might  all  but  know  thy  holy  will: 
Subdue  all  pride  and  stubbornness, 
O  Lord,  by  thy  prevailing  grace. 

4  Preserve  by  thy  most  gracious  aid 
Those  who  have  thee  their  Refuge 

made;  [blame, 

Grant  that,  in  all  things  free  from 
In  meekness  they  may  praise  thy 

name. 

716.  T.  205. 
JESUS,  hear  our  fervent  pray'r. 

Own  thy  people,  seal  us  thine; 
Thee  t'  obey  from  day  to  day, 

By  thy  Spirit  us  incline: 
Us  for  ever  bless  and  keep, 
Mark  us  as  thy  chosen  sheep. 
From  thy  fulness  to  us  grant 
Ev'ry  grace  and  gift  we  want. 

717,  T.  185. 

GRACIOUS   Lord,   with    fervent 
supplication 
We  lift  up  our  hearts  to  thee: 
Bless,  we  pray,  thy  ransom'd  con- 
gregation, 
Grant  that  young  and  old  may  be 
Plants  of  thy  dear  heav'nly  Father's 
planting,  [wanting: 

That  on  thy  great  day  none  may  be 
Unconfounded,  without  fear. 
Then  to  meet  thee  all  prepare. 


718.*     T.  166.     (1115.) 
0  JESUS,  bless  thy  witnesses, 
Spread   over  them  thy  arms  of 
love. 
Behold  them  in  their  destin'd  race, 
Where  bold  in  faith's  bright  path 
they  move; 
Support  them  under  ev'ry  load, 
Console   them,   when    they  weep 

'fore  thee, 
And  help  them,  for  thy  aid  bestow'd, 
To  praise  thy  name  continually. 

719.*     T.  159.     (1113.) 

ABUNDANTLY    our    Saviour's 
hand 

Bestoweth  gifts  and  grace, 
This  we  in  many  a  distant  land 

With  inward  joy  can  trace; 
When   for    his   work    engag'd  in 

pray'r. 
We  know,  he  our  requests  will  hear, 

And  confidently  can  believe, 

A  rich  increase  he'll  give. 

720.     T.  185.     (1117.) 
BLESS,  O  Lord,  we  pray,  thy  con- 
gregation, 
Bless  each  choir  and  family: 
Bless  the  youth,  the  rising  genera- 
tion, 
Bless  the  children  dear  to  thee; 
Bless  thy  servants,  grant  them  grace 

and  unction. 
That  they  may  with  care  discharge 
their  function: 
Lord,  on  thee  we  humbly  call, 
Let  thy  blessing  rest  on  all. 

721.*     T.  1.     (602.) 
O  LORD,  asham'd  and  blushing 

we  declare, 
That  we  thy  poor  insolvent  debtors 

are.  , 

2  O  lift  on  us  thy  gracious  coun- 

tenance, 
In  mercy  look  upon  our  indigence. 

3  Grant  us  each  blessing  purchas'd 

by  thy  blood, 
O'erstream    our    souls    with    that 
atoning  flood. 


CHURCH  OF  CHRIST. 


209 


722.*     T.97.     (601.) 
OFT  as  the  church  the  blessings 

weighs, 
Deriv'd  from  Jesus'  saving  grace, 
And  ponders  on  his  faithful  care. 
Which  she  each  day  doth  richly 

share, 
By  love  constrain'd,  to  pray  she  is 

inclin'd 
For  the  prosperity  of  all  mankind. 

2  For  all  put  in  authority 
We  supplicate  most  fervently: 
The  magistrates  thou  hast  ordain'd 
Support  by  thy  almighty  hand. 

In  guarding  church  and  state  give 

them  success; 
The  land  in  which  we  live  protect 

and  bless. 

3  From  strife  and  tumult,  God  of 

grace. 
Preserve  us,  bless  the  land  with 

peace; 
May  all  men  willingly  obey 
Rulers,  ordain'd  to  bear  the  sway; 
And  under  their  protection,  grant 

that  we 
May  live  in  godliness  and  honesty. 


723.    T.  97.     (1118.) 

SINCE  rulers  are  ordain'd  that  they 
O'er   other  men   should  bear  the 

sway. 
To  punish  evil,  and  protect 
The  good;  0  grant,  that  they  may  act 
As  in  thy  name,  according  to  thy 

word,  [reward. 

And  be  thyself  their  shield  and  great 

2  Let  the  whole  world  thy  mercy  see, 
Bless  those,  who  humbly  cleave  to 

thee. 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  to  us  dispense, 
According  to  our  confidence. 
We  trust,  thou'lt  hear  our  pray'rs, 

yea,  for  each  want,         [grant. 
More  than  we  ask  or  think,  unto  us 

724.*     T.  151.     (603.) 

AMEN,  this  the  conclusion 

Of  our  petitions  be: 
Lord,  by  thy  blood's  effusion, 

Let  us  belong  to  thee. 
Thus  we  await,  possessing 

True  bliss  while  we  are  here, 
The  time,  when  joys  unceasing 

We  once  with  thee  shall  share. 


XXXI.    The  Church  of  Christ,  and  in  particular  the 
Congregations  of  the  Brethren, 


725.*     T.  520.     (605.) 
PRAISE  God  for  ever! 
Boundless  is  his  favor 
To  his  church  and  chosen  flock, 
Founded  on  Christ  the  Rock, 
His  almighty  Son; 
On  fair  mount  Zion, 
'By  his  Spirit,  grace  and  word: 
Blest  city  of  the  Lord! 
Thou,  in  spite  of  ev'ry  pow'rful  foe, 
iShalt  unshaken  stand,  and  prosp'- 

ring  grow, 
i Midst  disgrace — to  God's  praise, 
Both  in  love  and  unity: 
'  Praise  God  eternallyl 
i  T2 


2  It  plain  appeareth. 
As  God's  word  declareth, 
That  the  Lord  his  flock  defends, 
Through  mercy  which  ne'er  ends; 
As  he  was  of  old 
With  his  chosen  fold. 
Thus  his  pow'r  and  faithfulness 
We  in  the  church  may  trace: 
For  our  God  his  people  still  pro- 
tects. 
And   'mongst  them  his  righteous 

throne  erects. 
Praises  be — giv'n  to  thee, 
Mighty  God,  Immanuel, 
That  thou  with  us  wilt  dwell! 


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■\ 


3  God,  our  Salvation, 

Feeds  his  congregation 

With  his  word  and  sacrament; 

All  evil  doth  prevent. 

That  the  weak  and  poor 

Here  may  dwell  secure; 

Order  is  herein  maintain'd 

By  discipline  unstain'd, 

And    God's    servants  watch   with 

faithful  care 
O'er   his   flock,   and   offer  fervent 

pray'r: 
God  our  Lord — will  afford 
Righteousness,  and  joy,  and  peace. 
Until  the  end  of  days. 


'Tis  his  love  his  people  raises 
Over  self  to  reign  as  kings, 

And  as  priests,  his  solemn  praises 
Each  for  a  thank-off 'ring  brings. 

5  vSaviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I  through  grace  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  thy  name: 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure. 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 


are 


be 


726.    T.  167.    (604.) 

GLORIOUS   things   of   thee 
spoken 

Zion,  city  of  our  God! 
He,  whose   words    can    ne'er 
broken, 

Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode: 
On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose] 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded. 

Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See!  the  streams  of  living  waters, 
Springing  from  eternal  love. 

Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters. 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove: 

Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 
Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'assuage] 

Grace,  which  like  the   Lord,  the 
giver. 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hov'ring 
See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear! 

For  a  glory  and  a  cov'ring. 

Showing  that  the  Lord°is  near: 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 
Light  by  night   and    shade  by 
day, 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna 
Which  he  gives  them  when  they 
pray. 

4  Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 
Wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood! 

Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on. 
Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to 
God: 


727.*     T.  69,     (606.) 

HOW  amiable 

Thy  habitations  are! 
Wherein  assemble 

Thy  christian  people  dear, 
O  Lord, — Thy  praises  to  record. 

2  My  heart  with  fervor 
And  inward  longing,  pants 

Thy  grace  and  favor 

To  tell  there  with  thy  saints, 
Boldly — The  truth  to  testify. 

3  For  there  thou  choosest 

To  dwell,  my  living  Tow'r; 
Sweet  rest  diffusest 

From  that  place  evermore, 
Which  thou — Ordained  hast  thereto. 

4  There  is  asserted 

The  new  birth  spiritual; 
Souls  are  converted 

By  thy  pure  gospel's  call, 
And    there — In     Christ's     church 
grafted  are. 

5  For  this  I'm  longing. 

To  be  throughout  my  days 
Thereto  belonging. 

Thy  holy  name  to  praise. 
And  thee — To  serve  incessantly. 

6  All  those  are  blessed 

That  come  into  thine  house. 
With  awe  expressed, 

Which  deep  conviction  shows. 
And  pray — And  to  thee  homage  pay. 

7  Thou  dost  deliver 

Thy  church  in  all  distress: 
Thou  art  our  Saviour; 

Whate'er  may  us  oppress, 
Vict'ry — We  may  obtain  thro'  thee. 


OF  CHRIST. 


211 


8  One  day  is  better 
Spent  in  the  christian  church, 

Thy  praise  to  utter, 

Than  thousands  spent  in  search 
Of  joy — In  the  broad  worldly  way. 

9  This  territory 
The  Lord,  as  Sun,  doth  light, 

Gives  grace  and  glory, 

And  sanctilEied  delight 
To  all — Who  on  his  mercy  call. 

10  Yea,  his  condition 
How  splendid  'tis,  O  Lord, 

"Whom  thou  admission 

Dost  to  thy  church  afford, 
And  so — The  heav'nly  kingdom  too! 

11  Through  grace  afford  us. 
Dear  Lord,  church-liberty. 

To  each  good  purpose. 

That  we  our  days  employ 
With  care — Thy  holy  word  to  hear. 

728.*     T.  166.     (608.) 

UNFATHOM'D   wisdom   of  our 

King! 
In  stillness  he  collects  his  flock, 
Leads  on,  doth  to  perfection  bring, 
And  grounds  it  on  himself,  the  Rock; 
With  little  hurry,  noise  or  show. 
He  safely  guideth  ev'ry  soul; 
No  more  the  blinded  world  can  do. 
Than  scorn  and  ridicule  the  whole. 

2  Thy  church,  great  Saviour,  bought 

with  blood, 
Despis'd  of  men,  but  dear  to  thee. 
Esteems  thy  cross  a  pleasant  load. 
An  easy  yoke,  thrice  happy  she! 
When  bearing  thy  reproach  below. 
She  still  partakes  of  thy  free  grace. 
The  grace  thou  richly  doth  bestow, 
And    which    affliction's   load   out- 
weighs. 

3  Thou  hast,  with  shepherd's  faith- 

fnlness. 
Brought  many  souls  to  thy  blest 

fold, 
Made  them  partakers  of  thy  grace. 
Amongst  thy  foll'wers  them  en- 

roll'd: 


They  yield  thee  pleasure  and  de- 
light, 

When  they  thy  voice  hear  and 
obey. 

And  while  they  in  thy  love  unite, 

Thou  guid'st  them  through  life's 
narrow  way. 


4  We  humbly  pray,  support  the 
weak. 

Support  thy  children  by  thy  grace; 
Thou  know' St  for  thee  athirst  we 

seek, 
Kind  Master  of  thy  chosen  race! 
We  know  thy  faithfulness  and  love, 
Thy  mercy  all  our  wants  supplies; 
May  spirit,  soul  and  body  prove 
To  thee  a  pleasing  sacrifice. 

5  By  thee  protected,  gracious  Lord, 
O  may  we  ever  live  secure; 
Led  by  thy  Spirit,  grace,  and  word, 
Relying  on  thy  cov'nant  sure: 
Thy  work  O  prosper  and  defend. 
We're  feeble,  but  confide  in  thee, 
Let  thy  true  foll'wers  to  the  end 
Amidst  oppression  conqu'rors  be. 

729.*     T.  22.     (609.) 

AS  long  as  Jesus  Lord  remains. 
Each  day  new  rising  glory  gains, 
It  was,  it  is,  and  will  be  so 
With  his  church  militant  below. 

2  Our  only  stay  is  Jesus'  grace, 
In  ev'ry  time,  and  ev'ry  place; 
And  Jesus'  blood-bought  righteous- 
ness 

Remains     his     church's     glorious 
dress. 

3  All  self-dependence  is  but  vain, 
Christ  doth   our   Corner-stone  re- 
main. 

Our  Rock,   which  will  unshaken 

stay 
When  heav'n  and   earth  are   fled 

away. 

4  The  Spirit  which  anointed  Christ, 
By  which  th'  apostles  were  baptiz'd. 
Proceeding  from  the  church's  Head, 
Is  giv'n  to  us,  and  makes  us  glad. 


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6  That  cause  shall  never  suffer  harm 
Which  rests  on  Jesus'  mighty  arm: 
What  men  can  do,  we  need  not  fear, 
No  foe  shall  even  touch  a  hair. 

6  For  these  our    God   hath   num- 

ber'd  all. 
Without  his  leave  not  one  can  fall; 
If  in  the  least  he  be  so  true. 
What  will  he  not  in  greater  do? 


7  He  is  and  shall  remain  our  Lord, 
Our  confidence  is  in  his  word: 
And,  while  our  Jesus  reigns  above, 
His  church  will  more  than  conqu'- 
ror  prove. 

730.     T.  22.     (1120.) 

*  AS  birds  their  infant  brood  protect, 
And  spread  their  wings  to  shelter 
them:' 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  to  his  elect, 
'  So  will  I  guard  Jerusalem.' 

2  And  what  is  then  Jerusalem, 
The  darling  object  of  his  careT 

What  is  its  worth  in  God's  esteem] 
Who  built  it"?  who  inhabits  there? 

3  Jehovah  founded  it  :n  blood, 
The  blood  of  his  incarnate  Son; 

There  dwell  the  saints,  once  foes 
to  God, 
The  sinners  whom  he  calls  his 
own. 

4  Though  foes  on  ev'ry  side  assail. 
This  city  hath  a  sure  defence. 

Against    her  they  shall  ne'er  pre- 
vail. 
While  guarded  by  Omnipotence. 

731.*     T.  12G.     (1124.) 

THE  Lord,  e'er  he  appeared. 
Upon  this  earth,  as  man. 

Already  had  prepared 

The  great  and  glorious  plan, 

A  church  to  gather  to  his  praise. 
And  had  before  ordained. 

How  this  should  come  to  pass. 

2  Though  man,  by  sin  deceived, 
God's  image  forfeited, 


Yet  Christ  this  loss  retrieved, 

By  dying  in  his  stead; 
Thou  Bridegroom   of  the  church, 
once  slain. 

What  anguish  did  it  cost  thee, 
Thy  faithless  bride  to  gain! 

3  O  days  of  solid  blessing, 
W^hen  Christ,  the  Sun  of  grace, 

All  other  light  surpassing. 
His  healing  beams  displays! 

Then,  walking  on  the  narrow  way, 
Our  path  we  can  discover. 

Till  dawn  of  endless  day. 

4  When  we  shall  see  our  Jesus 
In  majesty  most  bright, 

0  how  will  this  abase  us, 

W^hen  in  his  kingdom's  light. 

And  heav'nly  glory  we  shall  share; 
Lord  Jesus,  for  thy  coming 

Thy  church  on  earth  prepare! 

5  We  shall  possess  for  ever 
Those  joys  divine  in  heav'n. 

Of  which  to  the  believer 
A  foretaste  here  is  giv'n. 

And  our  redemption  by  his  blood 
Shall  be  our  song  eternal 

Before  the  throne  of  God. 

732.     T.  97.     (1121.) 

HOW  sweet  thy  dwellings.  Lord, 
how  fair! 

What  peace,  what  bliss  inhabit 
there: 

With  ardent  hope,  with  strong  de- 
sire, 

M}^  heart,  m.y  flesh  to  thee  aspire; 

How  oft  I  long  thy  heav'nly  courts 
and  thee. 

My  Lord  and  God,  the  living  God, 
to  see! 

2  One  wish,  with   holy  transport 

warm. 
My   heart    hath   form'd,   and    still 

doth  form. 
One  gift  I  ask,  that  to  my  end 
Thine  hallow'd  house  I  may  attend. 
There    may    I   joyful   find  a  safe 

abode. 
There  may  I  view  the    beauty  of 

my  God. 


OF  CHRIST. 


213 


733.     T.96.     (1122.) 
THE  consecrated  house  we  love, 
Where  God  vouchsafes  to  place 
his  name, 
Nor  will  we,  Lord,  from  thence  re- 
move, 
But  jointly  there  thy  praise  pro- 
claim, 
And  daily  to  thy  courts  repair, 
To  seek  thee  in  the  house  of  pray'r. 

2  But  oh!  the  house  of  living  stones 
We  never  can  neglect  nor  leave. 
That  temple,  which  the  world  dis- 
owns, 
To  that  in  life  and  death  we  cleave. 
Thro'  faith  to  ev'ry  member  join'd, 
The   church,  difFus'd   through   all 
mankind. 

734.*     T.  9.     (1123.) 

ONE  there  is  to  Christ  well  known. 

And  by  him  approved, 
Poor  and  needy,  yet  his  own. 

His  bride,  his  beloved. 

2  She    to    Christ,    her    matchless 

Friend, 
Love  sincere  declareth, 
And  with  a  devoted  mind 
His  cross  gladly  beareth. 

3  We  one  Lord  and  Saviour  own. 
Even  Christ  our  brother. 

Of  our  flesh  and  of  our  bone. 
We  know  of  none  other. 

4  He  upon  his  heart  doth  bear 
All  his  souls  redeemed. 

As  his  Father's  children  dear, 
Now  through  grace  esteemed. 

735.*     T.  234.     (1125.) 
THOU  sov'reign  Lord  of  earth  and 
heav'n. 
And  of  our  hearts,  to  thee  for  ever 
Be  homage  paid,  and  praises  giv'n. 

For  thy  eternal  love  and  favor; 
The  subjects  of  thy  government, 
Who  from  thy  death  have  life  ob- 
tained, 
Their  souls  and  bodies  now  present 
To  thee,  as  trophies  dearly  gained; 
Thou,  Lord,  this  gift  entire 
Dost  of  us  all  require, 

As  justly  due  by  thee  'tis  claimed; 


And  until  all  have  grace 
To  live  unto  thy  praise. 

The    faithful    part    must    stand 
ashamed. 

2  We  worship  thee  with  filial  fear. 

As  part  of  thy  blest  congregation, 

With  all  who  with  us  grounded  are 

On  apostolic  truth's  foundation. 
Where  Jesus  is  the  Corner-stone, 
And   give    thee    praise   for  our 
election. 
In  thee  we  put  our  trust  alone. 
Thou,  Lord,  wilt  lead  us  to  per- 
fection: 
O  grant  us  to  make  known 
Thy  truth,  and  freely  own. 

That  faith  from  works  can't  be 
disjoined: 
That  piety  on  grace 
Must  rest,  and  faithfulness 
With   faith    must  ever  be  com- 
bined. 

736.*     T.  221.     (1126.) 
THOU  Monarch  of  All,  thou  Lord 

God  of  creation! 
How  wonderful  and  yet  how  blest 
Appears  in  the  Church  thy  wise 

administration. 
Of  which  thou  art  the  Head  con- 

fess'd; 
'Tis  here  for   the   needy  all   help 

abounds; 
To  keep  the  eye  steady  fix'd  on  thy 

wounds. 
The   sum   is   and   substance  with 

poor  contrite  sinners, 
Of  all  the  wise  maxims  whereby 

they  are  winners. 

2  What  is  it,  that  makes  us  stand 
fast  in  one  spirit. 
Lord  Jesus,  author  of  our  faith? 
What  is  it  cements  us"?  'Tis  only 
thy  merit, 
Thy  wounds  and  all-atoning  death: 
Ye  heralds  of  mercy,  with  courage 
good  [blood: 

Redemption  proclaim  ye  in  Jesus' 
No  heart  e'er  dissolved  by  Sinai's 

thunder. 
But  rocks  at  the  message  of  peace 
cleave  asunder. 


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3  Art  thou  not  refresh'd  with  divine 

consolation, 
Thou  ransom'd,  highly  favor'd 

flock, 
When   drinking  with  joy   of   the 

wells  of  salvation, 
Which   freely  flow  from  Christ 

the  rock? 
Who  now  would  be  fearful  1  for  us 

he  bled, 
Who  would  not  be  cheerful?  '  'Tis 

finished!' 
This    doctrine   we'll  hold  and  de- 
clare without  ceasing. 
His  cross  brings  us  peace,  'tis  the 

source  of  all  blessing. 

737.*     T.  26.     (1128.) 
CHRIST  is  the  church's  Lord  and 
Head; 
This  makes  us  hope  with  confi- 
dence. 
That  he  will  be  our  sure  defence. 
And  help  in  ev'ry  time  of  need. 

2  O  may  our  fellowship  abide 
An  honor  to  his  blessed  name, 
May  he  in  us  fulfil  his  aim, 

That  we  throughout  be  sanctified. 

•738.*     T.  14.     (1130.) 
THE  great  salvation  of  the  Lord 

Abides  his  church's  joy. 
To  honor  him  with  sweet  accord, 

Our  fav'rite,  bless'd  employ. 

2  Into  the  bosom  of  our  Friend 
Both  joy  and  grief  we  pour. 

Until  our  griefs  shall  have  an  end. 
And  sorrows  be  no  more. 

3  What  comfort,  what  supreme  de- 

light 
Do  we  enjoy,  what  bliss. 
When  the  Lamb  slain  appears  in 

sight: 
Might  the  whole  world  know  this! 

739.*     T.  14.     (1132.) 
HAPPY,  O  Lord,  are  they  who  wait 

Thy  pleasure  to  fulfil, 
Upon  thy  statutes  meditate, 

And  learn  to  do  thy  will, 

2  How  blessed  is  thy  family, 
Thy  kind  support  they  prove; 


All  may  be  done  by  faith  in  thee. 
From  strength  to   strength  they 
move. 

740.     T.  168.     (1133.) 

0  HOW  blessed  is  the  station 

Of  all  those  who  love  the  Lord, 
Who  partake  of  his  salvation. 
Trusting  in  his  sacred  word: 
Bless'd,  who  in  love's  bond  united, 
To  his  altars  are  invited. 
In  his  courts  on  earth  they  dwell, 
There  his  matchless  praise  to  tell. 

741.     T.  14.     (612.) 

HAIL,    church  of   Christ,  bought 
with  his  blood! 

The  world  I  freely  leave; 
Ye  children  of  the  living  God, 

Me  in  your  tents  receive. 

2  Bride  of  the  Lamb,  I'm  one  in 

heart 
With  thee,  thro'  boundless  grace; 
And  I  will  never  from  thee  part, 
This  bond  shall  never  cease. 

3  Closely  I'll  follow  Christ  with 
thee, 

I'll  go  thy  safest  road; 
Thy  people  shall  my  people  be. 
And  thine  shall  be  my  God. 

4  And  am  I,  Jesus,  one  of  those 
Who  in  thy  fold  have  place? 

Who,   gather'd   round   th'  erected 
cross, 
Enjoy  redeeming  grace? 

5  O  yes,  nor  would  I  change  my  lot 
For  all  this  world  can  give, 

By  grace  I'll  keep  the  place  I've 
got, 
To  thee  alone  I'll  cleave. 

742.*     T.  205.     (614.) 

RISE,  exalt  our  Head  and  King; 

Praise  the  Lord  who  ever  lives! 
Glad  we  are  his  praise  to  sing, 

He  his  people's  praise  receives: 
On  his  pow'rful  day  they  rise, 
Off^'ring  free-will  sacrifice; 
His  victorious  triumph  this, 
Since  hell's  host  defeated  is. 


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I  Ye,  who  Jesus'  death  proclaim, 
Service  yield  to  him  with  joy, 

*raise  with  ev'ry  breath  his  name, 
Grace  t'  extol  be  your  employ; 

Jrace  supports  us  ev'ry  day, 

iCads  us  in  the  narrow  way; 

ris  through  grace  alone  that  we 

/an  obtain  the  victory. 

Gracious  Lord,  may  we  believe. 
Venture  all  on  thy  free  grace, 
ioldly  things  not  seen  achieve. 
Trusting  in  thy  promises; 
aith  thy  people's  strong  hold  is, 
'heir  employment  daily  this, 
o  proceed  on  paths  unknown, 
eaning  on  thy  grace  alone. 

Christ,  thy  all-atoning  death 
Is  our  life  while  here  below; 
trengthen  thou  our  feeble  faith. 
Constantly  thy  aid  bestow; 
:  thy  mercy  we  confide, 
ifely  to  the  end  us  guide; 
ion,  if  thy  Head  depart, 
old  of  life  and  strength  thou  art. 

Lord,  thy  body  ne'er  forsake, 
Ne'er  thy  congregation  leave; 
"e  to  thee  our  refuge  take. 
Of  thy  fulness  we  receive: 
v'ry  other  help  be  gone, 
lou  art  our  support  alone, 
)r  on  thy  supreme  commands 
.1  the  universe  depends. 

743.*     T.  26.     (618.) 
HO  can  the  love  of  Christ  express 
To  those,  who  by  his  blood  re- 
deemed. 
Are  as  the  heirs  of  life  esteemed] 
3  owns  them  as  his  chosen  race. 

With  thanks  before  his  throne 
appear, 

A.nd  praise  his  name,  dear  con- 
gregation. 

For  ev'ry  proof  and  demonstration, 

.3.1  you  his  favor'd  people  are. 

vVe  know  his  boundless  love  and 
grace, 

Enjoy  his  goodness,  care  and  fa- 
vor. 

He  keeps  his  covenant  for  ever, 

.n  aught  exceed  his  faithfulness] 


4  0  might  this  church  of    Christ 
always 
Be  to  the  world  a  bright  example, 
How,  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  a  tem- 
ple 
May  be  constructed  to  his  praise. 

744.     T.  155.     (619.) 

JESUS,  Prince  of  Life  once  slain, 

Thy  remembrance  ever  raises 

Thanks  and  praises; 

And  thy  love,  when  shed  abroad, 

Lamb  of  God, 

Prompts  us,  gather'd   here   before 

thee. 
With  abasement  to  adore  thee 
For    thy    suff'rings,    wounds    and 

blood. 

2  To  redeem  us  from  the  fall. 
Thou  hast  death  for  us  endured, 
And  procured 

For  all  those  who  trust  in  thee 
Mercy  free; 

Now  thy  ransom'd  congregation 
Hath  thee  for  her  sole  foundation, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

3  Since  thou  hast  deliver'd  us 
From  the  yoke  of  ev'ry  stranger. 
And  all  danger, 

In  thee.  Saviour  of  the  lost! 

Is  our  boast; 

From  thy  all-sufficient  merit 

We  eternal  life  inherit, 

For  thy  blood  hath  paid  the  cost. 

4  May  thy  ransom'd  people,  Lord, 
To  thy  inmost  courts  admitted, 
For  priests  fitted. 

Off 'ring  pray'r  and  praise  to  thee 

Willingly, 

Prize  their  glorious  destination. 

Yield  to  thee  their  ministration. 

And  thy  faithful  foll'wers  be. 

5  Sanctify  us  for  thyself. 

From  each  thing  by  thy  soul  hated 

Separated; 

Freed  from  this  world's  sinful  ways, 

Grant  us  grace. 

In  our  walk  and  whole  demeanor. 

As  new  creatures,  thee  to  honor, 

And  thy  holy  name  to  praise. 


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6  Deep  engrave  it  in  our  hearts, 
How  by  thee  we  are  esteemed, 
Why  redeemed! 
Ev'n  to  practice  in  these  days 
Heaven's  ways; 

'Midst  all  poverty  and  weakness, 
To  grow  up  into  thy  likeness. 
And  at  judgment  be  thy  praise. 

7  0  lift  up  thy  countenance 
On  thy  church;  in  love  remember 
Ev'ry  member; 
Might  none,    who   would   not  be 

thine. 
Enter  in; 

May  we  all  in  thee  believing, 
Grace  for  grace  from  thee  receiv 

ing, 
Needful  strength  and  succor  win. 

745.*     T.  166.     (615.) 

THY  church,  O  Lamb  of  God,  ap- 
pears 
Before  thee,  iill'd  with  humble 
shame; 
Our    eyes    o'erflow    with    grateful 
tears. 
With  melted  hearts    we    praise 
thy  name, 
For  the  discov'ries  of  thy  grace, 
And  proofs    of   all   thy  faithful 
care, 
Experienc'd  in  so  various  ways. 
Of  which  each  soul  can  witness 
bear. 

2  With  thanks  we  call  to  mind  the 

day  _ 

On  which  the  power  of  thy  blood 

We  felt,  when  chain'd  by  sin  we  lay. 

As  sinners  dead  and  void  of  good; 

The  willing  slaves  of  sin  and  death 

We  were,  and  enemies  to  thee; 
But,  granting  us  a  living  faith, 
Thou  from  the  curse  didst  set  us 
free. 

3  Is  there  a  thing  that  warms  the 

heart, 
That  stirs  up  gratitude  and  love] 
It  is  the  grace  thou  dost  impart. 
Thy  blood,  the  pow'r  of  which 
we  prove: 


We  sink  astonish'd  at  thy  feet, 
Thy  mercy's  an  unfathom'd  sea, 

How  can  we  find  expressions  meet, 
Who  but  so  lately  loved  theel 

4  The  word  of  Jesus'  bloody  sweat, 
Of  his  dire  passion,  wounds  and 
death. 
With  pow'r  our   souls  doth  pene- 
trate. 
And    quicken    with    life-giving 
breath: 
The  pow'rs  of  hell  this  vanquishes, 
Supports    the    church    in    ev'ry 
need, 
Tho'  Satan  to  the  threshold  press, 
Christ's  blood  his  entrance  doth 
forbid. 

5  Who  in  the   Spirit's   light   can 
trace 

The  church  of  God,  he  must  de- 
clare, 
It  is  alone  through  Jesus'  grace 

That  she  abiding  fruit  can  bear: 
To  him  all  honor  doth  pertain. 
Who  by  his  blood  made  her  his 
own; 
Her  choirs  repeat  in  cheerful  strain: 
'  The    Lord  for  us  great  things 
hath  done.' 

6  The  church  of  Christ  who  views 
aright. 

He  sees  a  glorious  master-piece,| 
And  must  with  wonder  and  delight 

Adore  him,  who  the  Author  is: 
Her  beauty  plainly  doth  appear 

To  those  who   have   discerning 

eyes;  | 

Her  songs  delight  the  ravish'd  ear 

Of  all  who  know  celestial  joys. 


7  She  Christ,  her  faithful  Shepherd,; 
knows. 

Attends  to  his  instructive  voice, 
Amidst  adversity  she  grows. 

In  her  election  doth  rejoice, 
Is  by  the  Holy  Spirit  led. 

The  blood  of  covenant  maintain^ 
Her  union  with  the  Lord  her  Head 

In    whom    she  constant  vict'rjj 
gains. 


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746.     T.  164.     (622.) 

O  THOU,  who  out  of  sin's  dark 
night 

Hast  us,  thy  children,  called; 
And  hast  thy  g-lorious  gospel-light 

Unto  our  hearts  revealed; 
Abas'd  with  shame  we  all 
Before  thee  humbly  fall, 
A.nd  render  for  electing  grace 
To  thee,  Lord  Jesus,  thanks  and 
praise. 

H  The   patience,    love,   unwearied 
care, 

Abundant  grace  and  blessing, 
Thou  dost  bestow  from  year  to  year, 

Is  truly  past  expressing; 
jreat  mercy  thou  hast  shown 
,ro  us,  we  freely  own, 
iTet  hath   thy  aim,   most  faithful 

Friend, 
/Vith  us  not  fully  been  obtain'd. 

What  rich  returns  of  thankful- 
ness 
From  us  might  be  expected! 
^Vho,  that  we   might   show  forth 

thy  praise, 
'  Have  been  through  grace  elected; 
•»ut  here  we  blush  for  shame, 
hiworthy  of  the  name 
Ve  bear,  while  of  our  heav'nly  call 
s  yet  so  very  short  we  fall. 

May  we  show  forth  continually, 
f  In  our  whole  conversation, 
Vliat  we  to  others  testif}?- 

Of  thee  and  thy  salvation; 
[ay  all  men  in  us  see 
ur  words  and  works  agree, 
r,hen  shall  we  of  redeeming  love 
o  others  a  sweet  savor  prove. 

jBut  are  there  such  among  us  still, 
Whose    hearts    thy   love    ne'er 

warmed, 
'ho,  though  their  wretched  state 

they  feel, 
Are  not  thereby  alarmed? 
i  rouse  them  from  death's  sleep, 
.lat  they  may  pray  and  weep, 
lid  flee  as  sinners  to  thy  wounds, 
here  for  the  vilest  grace  abounds. 
U 


747.     T.  79.     (620.) 

THRICE  happy  congregation, 
For  thy  predestination 

Adore  the  sufF'ring  Lamb; 
Who,  mov'd  by  love  unbounded, 
To  purchase  thee  was  wounded, 

The  cross  endur'd,  despis'd  tue 
shame. 

2  It  ne'er  can  be  expressed 
In  words,  how  thou  art  blessed; 

Thy  happy  lot  hold  fast; 
Thy  ransom,  so  expensive, 
Is  surely  more  extensive. 

Than  barely  to  be  sav'd  at  last. 

3  O  yes!  our  free  election, 
By  our  kind  Lord's  direction, 

Is  of  a  nobler  kind; 
John's  portion  to  inherit. 
To  be  with  Christ  one  spirit. 

Rightly     acquainted     with     his 
mind. 

4  In  each  state  and  condition, 
Teach  us,  Lord,  with  precision 

To  execute  thy  will; 
Be  our  heart's  inclination, 
Thy  ev'ry  intimation 

To  understand,  and  then  fulfil. 

5  To  this  world  crucified, 
For  his  use  sanctified. 

In  body  and  in  soul, 
Till  we  to  his  fuU  stature 
Are  grown,  and  of  his  nature 

Partakers    are,    throughout    the 
whole. 

G  A  bow  of  grace,  appearing 
To  the  world,  witness  bearing 

That  God  is  well  inclin'd; 
A  light,  whose  radiation. 
From  Christ's  illumination 

Deriv'd,  may  shine  to  all  man- 
kind. 

7  The  Father's  kind  inspection, 
His  blessing  and  protection, 

Be  daily  our  support; 
The  holy  Spirit's  leading, 
And  Jesus'  pow'rful  pleading, 
Convey  us  through  this  world  un- 
hurt. 


218 


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748.*     T.155.     (616.) 

CHURCH  of  Christ,  sing  and  re- 
joice, 
Bring-  the  Lord  thro'  all  thy  classes 
Thanks  and  praises, 
Glory,  honor,  might  and  pow'r, 
Evermore; 

Since  he  is  our  Head  and  Saviour, 
And  his  mercy,  grace  and  favor 
Richly  doth  on  us  bestow. 

2  When  we  on  his  faithfulness, 
Love  and  mercy  duly  ponder, 
Lost  in  wonder. 

We  desire  his  name  to  praise; 
For  his  grace. 

Love  and  goodness  never  ceaseth, 
He  the  number  still  increaseth 
Of  the  church  in  which  he  rules. 

3  Highly  favor'd  church,  thou  art 
Still  beyond  all  contradiction, 
'Midst  affliction, 

By  the  Lord,  who  thee  redeem'd. 
Much  esteem'd: 

Therefore,  may  thy  whole  behavior 
Be  an  honor  to  thy  Saviour, 
Whose  great  mercy  never  ends. 

4  Tho'  thou  hast  but  little  strength. 
Let  thy  faith  be  manifested. 

And  attested 

By  unfeigned  love  to  him; 

Serve  his  name 

With  true  zeal  in  ev'ry  station. 

As  his  feeble  congregation. 

Which  relies  on  his  support. 

749,     T.  161.     (607.) 

HIGHLY  favor'd  congregation. 
Founded  firm  on  Christ  the  Rock! 

Own  with  thanks  and  adoration. 
He's  the  Shepherd,  we  his  flock; 

He's  our  Saviour, — whose  great 
favor 

We've  'midst  many  trials  proved, 

We're  unworthy,  yet  beloved. 

2  Church  of  Christ,  within  thy 
borders 

Truth  prevail,  and  love  unfeign'd: 
Be  thy  government  and  orders 

With  due  faithfulness  maintain'd; 


Lord  most  holy! — may  we  truly 
Prize  our  great  predestination 
In  thy  chosen  congregation. 

3  Think,  my  soul,  how  great  the 

favor. 
In  Jehovah's  courts  to  dwell! 
There  poor  sinners  meet  their  Sa 
viour, 
There  the  sin-sick  souls  grow  well. 
Was  not  Jesus — alw^ays  gracious. 
When  we,  conscious  how  we  failed, 
To  his  loving  heart  appealed? 

4  Here  by  faith  we're  humbly  eying 
Our  Redeemer  on  the  cross; 

W'e  behold  him  bleeding,  dying. 

To  gain  endless  bliss  for  us: 
Here  is  ready — for  the  needy. 
Meat  and  drink  at  Jesus'  table, 
W^hich  t'explain  we  are  not  able. 

5  In  thy  family,  0  Jesus, 

Love    should    more    and    more 
abound. 
This  thy  word  and  Spirit  teach  us. 

As  its  mark  to  all  around; 
May  we  learning — and  discerning 
Both  by  doctrine  and  example. 
Be  in  truth  thy  holy  temple. 

6  Grant  that  with  thy  chosen  people 
Each  may  serve  thee  evermore, 

FoU'wing  thee  as  thy  disciple. 

And  in  spirit  thee  adore: 
Gracious  Saviour — with  heart's  fer- 
vor, 
May  we  walk  as  thine  anointed, 
In  the  path  thou  hast  appointed. 

750.*     T.  26.     (613.) 

REDEEMED    souls,   adore    and 
praise 
Our  merciful  and  gracious  God, 
For  all  the  blessings  he  bestow'd, 

For  all  the  wonders  of  his  grace. 

2  The  Lord  for  us  great  things  hath 
done. 
Our  warmest  thanks  to  him  are 

due; 
We  trace  his  goodness  when  we 
view 
His  church,  where  he  erects   his 
throne,  I 


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219 


3  We  humbly  take  what  he'll  be- 

stow, 
Who  would  refuse  his  boundless 

grace? 
O  may  his  church  in  ev'ry  place 
His  blessed  views  more  fully  know. 

4  We  all  in  spirit  are  agreed, 
To  follow  Jesus  as  his  flock, 
To  build  on  him,  our  only  Rock, 

And  on  the  path  of  life  proceed.   ^ 

5  And  though  a  rugged  path  it  be. 
On  which  we  oft  with  trials  meet, 
And  many  dangers  us  beset. 

It  leads  to  true  felicity. 

6  The  Father's  garden  here  below 
With  patience  must  be  watch'd 

indeed; 
For,  as  in  nature  'tis,  the  seed 
Must  die  before  the  plant  can  grow. 

7  Here  is  our  hand;  us.  Lord,  assist 
To   serve  thee   'midst  reproach 

and  shame. 
And  thy  atonement  to  proclaim. 
Until  we  in  thy  presence  rest. 

8  In  mutual  love  and  harmony. 
Our  solemn  cov'nant  we  renew; 
Say  thou  in  grace  Amen  thereto. 

We  give  our  hearts  and  hands  to 
thee. 

751.*     T.  16.     (621.) 

CHURCH  of  Christ,  thy  destiua- 
tion 
Is  to  joy  in  him  by  faith; 
He  hath  purchas'd  thy  salvation. 
He  hath  ransom'd  thee  from  death. 

2  Sin-sick  souls,  repair  for  healing 
To    his     stripes    and     bleeding 

wounds; 
Then  retain  a  grateful  feeling 
Of  the  grace  which  there  abounds. 

3  In  all  wants,  in  all  distresses. 
Thence  deriving  sure  relief; 

Looking  daily  unto  Jesus, 

Who    to    gladness    turns    your 
grief; 

4  Join  his  church  in  this  confession: 

'I  am  sinful,  weak  and  poor, 
But  my  Saviour's  birth  and  passion 
Prove  to  me  the  richest  store,' 


5  'Nought  but  Jesus'  grace,  his 

merit, 

And  his  blood-bought  righteous- 
ness. 
Is  the  cause  why  I  inherit 

Life  and  peace  and  holiness.' 

6  Jesus'  death  thy  strength  abideth, 
Church  of  Philadelphia; 

He  who  in  aught  else  confideth. 
Goes  Laodicea's  way. 

752.*     T.  126.     (623.) 

THOU  ransom'd  church  of  Jesus, 
The  Saviour's  happy  bride. 

Arise,  show  forth  his  praises 
Who  for  thee  bled  and  died; 

Ye,  though  a  people  poor  and  mean. 
Of  God  are  highly  honor'd, 

Because  the  Lamb  was  slain. 

2  In  oitr  degree  and  measure 
His  love  we  will  proclaim; 

In  lowliness  with  pleasure 
Yield  service  to  his  name; 

The  church  with  tender  care  he'll 
guide. 
And  will  in  ev'ry  trial 

Our  sure  Support  abide. 

753.*     T.  68.     (610.) 

CHURCH  of  Christ,  be  glad, 
Praise  thy  Lord  and  Head; 
Grounded  on  thy  Saviour's  merit. 
That  thou'rt  filled  with  his  Spirit 
Is  perceiv'd,  and  this 
Proves  that  thou  art  his. 

2  For  the  Lamb  of  God 
Fixeth  his  abode 

In  his  ransom'd  congregation, 
And  true  joy  and  consolation, 
Grace  and  truth,  abound 
W^here  the  Lord  is  found. 

3  All  thy  strength  and  life 
From  Christ's  death  derive. 

And  proclaim  his  bitter  passion 
As  the  cause  of  man's  salvation, 

Showing  forth  his  praise 

Till  the  end  of  days, 


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754.*    T.  114.    (611.) 

BRIDE  of  the  Lamb,  thou  favor'd 
congregation, 

Thou  fruit  of  Jesus'  cross,  dear 
cov'nant  flock. 

Securely  built  on  him  th'  eternal 
Rock, 

Rejoice  in  him,  the  God  of  thy  sal- 
vation. 

Reap  all  the  blessings  he  design'd 
for  thee, 

Grow  in  his  grace  and  knowledge 
constantly. 

2  Thy  glory  be  to  all  the  world  dis- 
played. 

To  all  mankind  his  dying  love  pro- 
claim: 

Awake,  put  on  thy  strength,  Jeru- 
salem, 

And  in  thy  beauteous  garments  be 
arrayed; 

Break  forth,  extend  thyself  both 
far  and  near. 

That  thousands  still  thy  happiness 
may  share. 

755.     T.  16.     (1129.) 

HIGHLY  favor'd  congregation, 
Lov'd  by  Jesus  and  esteeni'd. 

Ne'er  forget  thy  destination. 

Why  from   this  vain  world  re- 
deem'd. 

2  Grounded  on  thy  Saviour's  merit, 
Bless'd  in  his  communion  sweet, 

Destin'd  heaven  to  inherit. 
And  the  church  above  to  meet: 

3  Witness  here  to  all  around  thee 
Of  thy  Saviour's  dying  love, 

Testify:  '  He  sought  and  found  me, 
Else  I  should  still  restless  rove.' 

4  Evidence  by  word  and  action 
That  thy  faith  is  not  in  vain, 

That  thy  highest  satisfaction 
Centres  in  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

5  By  love's  closest  bonds  united. 
As  the  Lord's  own  family. 

Be  to  serve  his  name  excited, 
Be  to  him  a  fruitful  tree. 


6  Grant,  Lord,  to  thy  congregation, 
Wliat  adorns  her  in  thy  sight, 

Let  her  walls  be  call'd  salvation, 
Be  her  glory,  shield  and  light! 

756.    T.  119. 

PRAISE  the  Lord!  :||: 
Bounteously  he  deals  with  thee. 
Highly  favor'd  church  of  Jesus! 
Thee  he  chose  through  mercy  free. 
To  show  forth  his  matchless  praises, 
And  rich  fruit,  meet  for  the  master's 

use. 
To  produce.  :||: 

2  Gracious  Lord  :||: 
Blessed  is  our  lot  indeed. 
In  thy  ransom'd  congregation: 
Here  we  on  thy  merits  feed. 
Here  the  well-springs  of  salvation. 
All  the  needy  to  revive  and  cheer, 
Open  are.  :||: 

3  As  thy  sheep  :||: 
May  we  all  thy  voice  obey. 
And  not  listen  to  a  stranger; 
Keep  us,  lest  we  go  astray, 
Shelter  us  from  ev'ry  danger: 
No  where  else  can  we  secured  be. 
But  in  thee.  :||: 

4  Might  we  all,  :||: 
Young  and  old,  be  witnesses 
Of  the  pow'r  of  thy  salvation: 
And  extol  redeeming  grace 
'Midst  a  crooked  generation; 
Thus  will  many  souls  around  us  be 
Gain'd  for  thee.  :||: 

5  We  entreat,  :||: 
Lord  lift  up  thy  countenance 
On  thy  ransom'd  congregation; 
Grace  to  ev'ry  choir  dispense: 
May  we  all,  each  in  his  station. 
Daily  in  thy  great  salvation  share: 
Hear  our  pray'r!  :||: 

757.     T.  582. 

O  CHURCH,  thy  Saviour  praise. 
He  chose  thee  for  his  own: 

Rejoice  in  his  electing  grace, 
He  much  for  thee  hath  done. 


OF  CHRIST. 


221 


2  Thanks  for  his  boundless  love, 
And  constant  faithful  care! 

We  for  the  mercies  which  we  prove, 
Insolvent  debtors  are. 

3  Ye  servants  of  our  God, 
Who  in  his  presence  stand. 

Extol  him  for  his  aid  bestow'd. 
Upon  his  word  depend. 

4  Chief  Shepherd  of  thy  fold, 
Thy  servants'  only  Guide! 

Them  with  thy  mighty  arm  uphold, 
And  in  their  midst  preside. 

5  Thy  children  laud  thy  name! 
Thy  mercies  daily  new, 

0  Lord,  our  grateful  praises  claim. 
To  thee  our  thanks  are  due. 

6  Thee  for  thy  care  we  bless. 
Adore  thy  grace  and  truth, 

Since  thou    delight'st    to    perfect 
praise 
Out  of  the  sucklincfs'  mouth. 


•758.    T.16. 

YE  who  freely  oiTer  praises. 
Glorify  your  Saviour's  name: 

Do  not  his  unbounded  mercies 
Justly  your  thanksgivings  claiml 

2  Yes,  with  grateful  hearts'  sensa- 

tion,   . 
We  his  love  and  goodness  trace, 
That  on  earth  a  congregation 
He  hath  formed  to  his  praise. 

3  0  how  kindly  hath  he  led  us, 
O'er    us   watch'd   with  faithful 

care, 
On  the  richest  pastures  fed  us, 
Sav'd  from   danger,  freed  from 
fear! 

4  Yet  while  we  with  joy  adore  him, 
We  indeed  have  cause  to  mourn. 

To  confess  our  faults  before  him, 
And  to  him,  as  sinners,  turn. 

5  0  forgive  each  deviation! 
Lord,  while  we  for  mercy  sue, 

Let  us  joy  in  thy  salvation. 
As  of  old  our  days  renew. 
U2 


759,    T.  155. 


CALLING  gratefully  to  mind. 

How  by  Christ  we  are  elected, 

And  protected. 

As  a  flock  whom  he  hath  led, 

Richly  fed 

On  the  pastures  of  his  merit, 

We  as  one  man,  glad  in  spirit. 

Magnify  the  church's  Head. 

2  Yet  amidst  our  songs  of  praise, 

We  abased  fall  before  him, 

And  implore  him. 

Taking  to  ourselves  with  shame 

All  the  blame. 

Grant  us.  Lord,  full  absolution! 

Unto  us  belongs  confusion. 

But  all  glory  to  thy  name. 

760.    T.16. 

ON  thy  ransom'd  congregation. 
Lord,  lift  up  thy  countenance! 

Be  our  help,  joy,  and  salvation. 
Life  and  health  to  us  dispense. 

2  In  each  heart,  0  fix  thy  dwelling. 
There  erect  a  monument 

Of  thy  love,  all  love  excelling. 
There  fulfil  thy  blest  intent. 

3  Take  us  under  thy  protection. 
Grant  us  to  obey  thy  voice. 

Simply  follow  thy  direction. 
To  thy  will  resign  our  choice. 

4  Of  each  weight   still   more   di- 

vested. 
Freed  from  ev'ry  earthly  view 
Be  our  purpose,  unmolested 
Our  high  calling  to  pursue. 

5  Thus  may  we  as  thine  anointed. 
Walk  'fore  thee,  in  truth  and  grace. 

In  the  path  thou  hast  appointed. 
Lead  us.  Lord,  unto  thy  praise. 

761.*     T.  58.     (624.) 
0  THOU,  whose  goodness  words 

can  ne'er  express. 
Daily  lift  up  thy  friendly,  loving 

face 
On  the   congregation,  her  choirs, 

and  classes. 
Let  us  perceive  in  all  our  streets 

and  places     Thy  peace  divine. 


222 


CHURCH 


2  In  labor,  or  at  rest,  0  Lord,  bedew 
With  thy  most  precious  blood,  what- 

e'er  we  do; 
Let  thy  gracious  presence  surround 

us  ever, 
As  though  our  longing  eyes  enjoy'd 

the  favor  Thee  to  behold. 

3  With  fervor  all  thy  people's  hearts 

inspire, 
And  to  enjoy  thy  grace  be  our  de 

sire; 
May  thy  love,  dear  Saviour,  to  love 

constrain  us. 
And  closely  in  the  bond  of  peace 

maintain  us, 

As  one  'fore  thee. 

4  We  surely  are  a  work  of  thy  own 

hand. 
Sinners,  on  whom  thou'st  deign'd 

thy  blood  to  spend. 
By  the  Holy  Spirit  to  thee  directed, 
A  cov'nant  people,  by  free   grace 

elected        To  serve  thy  name. 

5  Grant  that  we  all,  both  young  and 

old,  may  prove 
True  witnesses   of  thy  redeeming 

love; 
Showing  forth  thy  praises,  may  we 

.  adore  thee. 
And   humbly   walk   in   grace   and 
truth  before  thee. 

Till  we  go  hence. 

G  May'st  thou  with  us  thy  gracious 

aim  obtain; 
Grant  that  thy  church  may  constant 

vict'ry  gain; 
May  we,  truly  conscious  that  we 

are  needy. 
To  look  to  thee  in  faith  be  always 

ready, 

And  trust  thy  pow'r. 

7  Might  ev'ry  one  who  knows  us, 
clearly  trace 

In  all  thy  people  unction,  truth  and 
grace: 

That  whoe'er  approacheth  thy  con- 
gregation. 

May  feel,  and  own  it  from  a  clear 
persuasion, 

,  '  The  Lord  is  here.' 


762.     T.  227. 

GRACIOUS   Lord,  who   us  hast 

called. 
By  thy  gospel,  out  of  sin's  dark, 

dismal  night. 
To  our  hearts  thy  love  revealed. 
And  in  mercy  brought  us  to  thy 

saving  light; 
Thou  hast  by  thy  kind  direction, 
Thanks  be  to  thy  free  election! 
Form'd  the  Brethren's  Unity, 
As  a  favor'd  flock,  to  be 
In  one  cov'nant  closely  joined: 
To  thy  blessed  will  resigned. 
Pledged,  wholly  thee  to  follow, 
And  to  serve  thee — spirit,  soul  and 

body  hallow! 

2  Bless,  O  Lord,  thy  congregation, 
As  thy  planting,  as  a  work  of 

thine  own  hand: 
Visit  her  with  thy  salvation, 

Be  the  sacred  bond  of  love  therein 

maintain'd; 
Grant  that  we,  in  thee  remaining. 
And  thy  perfect  aim  attaining. 
Through  thy  faithful  nursing  care. 
Copious  fruit  to  thee  may  bear: 
Thus,  from  this  world  separated. 
To  thy  service  dedicated, 
We  in  our  degree  and  measure. 
For  the  travail  of  thy  soul,  shall 

yield  thee  pleasure! 

763.*     T.26.     (625.) 
0  LORD,  lift  up  thy  countenance 

Upon  thy  church,  and  own  us  thine; 

Impart  to  us  thy  peace  divine, 
And  blessings  unto  all  dispense. 

2  'Tis  our  desire  to  follow  thee. 
And  from  experience  to  proclaim 
Salvation  in  thy  blessed  name: 

0  bless  thy  servants'  ministry. 

3  Thy  mercy  is  our  only  stay. 
Direct  us  by  thy  holy  word. 
Thy  Spirit's  light  to  us  afford, 

Preserve  us,  lest  we  go  astray. 
•1  O  Well  of  life,  we  pant  for  thee; 

In   copious   streams  thy   thirsty 
flock 

Desires  to  drink  of  thee,  the  Rock, 
And  thirst  no  more  eternally. 


OF  CHRIST. 


223 


5  Thy  grace  thou  freely  dost  be 

stow, 
This  is  our  only  plea  and  claim: 
We  blush  'fore  thee  with  con^ 

scious  shame, 
Our   many   faults    and   wants    we 

know. 

6  To  thee,  0  Lord  our  Righteous- 

ness, 
Who  by  thy  blood  hast  wash'd 

us  clean 
From  ev'ry  spot  and  stain  of  sin, 
We    give    unfeigned    thanks   and 

praise. 

764.*     T.  244.     (626.) 

LORD,  may  the  congregation, 
Establish'd  on  thy  death, 

Enjoy  thy  great  salvation. 
And  daily  live  by  faith! 

Believing  in  thy  blood, 

That  all-atoning  flood; 

Grant  we  may  cleave  for  ever 

To  thee  our  highest  Good! 

2  Unfold  thy  grace's  treasure, 
And  all  our  hearts  prepare. 

That  we  may  in  full  measure 

In  thy  salvation  share: 
0  may  thy  looks  of  grace 
Insure  our  happiness; 
Uphold  us,  and  for  ever 
Set  us  before  thy  face.* 

3  Let  us,  'fore  thee  abased, 
Be  daily  more  and  more 

To  taste  thy  friendship  raised; 

Prepare,  we  thee  implore, 
Amidst  thy  chpsen  race 
Still  many  witnesses, 
Wlio  can  from  heart's  experience 
Proclaim  redeeming  grace. 

4  We  will  of  Jesus'  passion 
And  meritorious  death 

Ne'er  cease  to  make  confession, 

Till  we  give  up  our  breath. 
Till  we  in  heav'nly  light 
Shall  see  his  face  most  bright, 
And  with  the  saints  in  glory 
In  songs  of  praise  unite. 

*  Psalm  xH.  12. 


765.*     T.  30.     (627.) 

LIFT  up  thy  pierc'd  hands,  most 
gracious  Saviour, 

O'er  thy  church,  and  pour  out  all 
that  favor. 

Which  in  thy  loving 

And  kind  heart  for  us  is  ever  mov- 
ing". 

2  To  thy  care  ourselves  we  now 
surrender. 

Of  our  lives  to  thee  we  make  a  ten- 
der. 

Protect  and  lead  us. 

As  our  faithful  Shepherd  daily  feed 
us. 

766.*     T.  58.     (628.) 

HOLD  o'er  thy  church.  Lord,  thy 

protecting  hand. 
And  in  thy  truth  0  may  she  ever 

stand; 
May  thy  ransom'd    people    show 

forth  thy  praises. 
And  be  devoted  to  thy  name.  Lord 

Jesus, 

Until  thou  com'st. 

2  Preserve  thy  church.  Lord  Jesus, 

ev'ry  where. 
And    grant   that  she  rich  fruit  for 

thee  may  bear; 
Build  her  outward  structure,  fill  her 

with  glory. 
And  let  each  member  praise  thee 

and  adore  thee. 

And  serve  thy  name. 

767.*     T.  582.     (629.) 

THE  happy  church  of  Christ 

Stands  to  this  very  day; 
Those  who  are  chosen  daily  find 

To  her  an  open  way. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  when  we  trace 
Thy  gracious  call  and  aim 

With  us  thy  flock,  we  render  praise 
Unto  thy  holy  name. 

3  Thou  open'st  us  a  door. 

Our  little  strength  thou  know'st, 
Assist  us,  Lord,  we  thee  implore, 
To  call  to  thee  the  lost. 


224 


CHURCH  OF  CHRIST. 


768.*     T.  583.     (630.) 

HOW  bold  and  vain  th'  attempt  to 

overthrow 
The  blessed  church  of  Jesus  Christ 

below! 
For  Salem's  bulwarks,  holy  walls 

and  tow'rs, 
Shall  stand  in  spite  of  all  opposing 

pow'rs. 

769.*     T.  132.     (632.) 
THE  Spirit  of  the  witnesses 

Rests  on  the  congregation, 
Excites  her  to  proclaim  free  grace 

In  Christ's  propitiation; 
And  teacheth  her  when  to  rejoice. 
When  to  lift  up  her  cheerful  voice. 

And  when  to  weep  in  silence. 

770.*     T.  56.     (631.) 
THOU  whose  name    is    :]]:    inex- 
pressible. 
And  whose    counsels    :1|:    are   un- 
searchable, 
Thou,  who  from  eternity 
Didst  the  time  and  place  decree. 
Where  securely  :1|:  thy  dear  flock 
should  dwell: 

2  Spread  thy  blessing  :|j:  here  and 

ev'ry  where. 
Far  surpassing  :|1:  all  our  thought 

and  pray'rl 
When  we  have  performed  all 
To  fulfil  thy  gracious  call. 
After  labor  :1|:  we  sweet  rest  shall 

share. 

771.*    T.  590.    (641.  642.  1092.) 
O  THOU,  whose  mercies  far  ex- 
ceed 

All  we  can  think  or  say. 
As  in  thy  people  thou  indeed 

Dost  daily  more  display: 
Let  for  our  happiness,  O  God, 

On  us  while  here  below, 
By  virtue  of  thy  death  and  blood. 

Still  thousand  blessings  flow. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  let  us  be  thine  own. 

And  ever  thine  remain. 
We  now  ourselves  to  thee  commend. 

With  thy  whole  chosen  train: 


Till  thou  shalt  fully  have  obtain'd 
With  us  thy  thoughts  of  peace; 

When  we,  in  joys  which  never  end, 
Shall  see  thee  face  to  face. 

3  Shelter  our  souls  most  graciously 
Within  thy  open'd  side; 

Move  them  from  ev'ry  harm  away, 
And  in  thy  safeguard  hide: 

O  let  our  names  in  life's  blest  rolls 
Inscrib'd  be  ever  found, 

And  in  life's  bundle  may  our  souls 
Be  fast  and  firmly  bound! 

4  Now  may  the  very  God  of  peace 
Us  wholly  sanctify. 

And  grant  us  such  a  rich  increase 
Of  unction  from  on  high. 

That  spirit,  soul  and  body  may, 
Preserved  free  from  stain. 

Be  blameless  until  thy  great  day. 
Lord,  Jesus  Christ,  Amen! 

772.*     T.  79.     (633.) 

THOU  know'st,  the  congregation 
Hath  thee  for  her  foundation, 

Whate'er  the  world  may  say; 
Grant  us  to  cleave  for  ever 
To  thee,  our  faithful  Saviour, 

May   love   among  us  bear    the 
sway. 

773.*     T.  106.     (634.) 

LORD,  may  not  one  among  us  be 
Who  trifles  with  his  call  of  grace, 
None  who  believes  not  heartilj'^ 
In  thee,  the  Lord  our  Righteous- 
ness; 
But  grant,  that,  prompted  by  thy 

love. 
We  all  to  thee  may  faithful  prove. 

774,*     T.  151.     (635.) 

0  JESUS  Christ,  most  holy! 

Head  of  the  church,  thy  bride, 
Each  day  in  us  more  fully 

Thy  name  be  magnified; 
O  may  in  each  believer 

Thy  love  its  pow'r  display, 
And  none  among  us  ever 

From  thee,  our  Shepherd,  stray. 


SOLEMN  AND  FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


225 


775.*    T.  208.     (637.) 

LORD,  thy  body's  Saviour, 
Shepherd  and  Preserver, 

If  times  numberless, 
We,  thy  congregation. 
Paid  our  adoration 

For  electing  grace, 
Yet  should  we — great  debtors  be: 
Take  us  all  as  an  oblation 
For  thy  bitter  passion! 

776.     T.  586.     (640.) 

HIGH-PRIEST  of  thy  church  dis- 
pensation, 
Lift    up,    we   pray,  thy  pierced 
hand. 
And  bless  thy  ransom'd  congrega- 
tion. 
In  ev'ry  place,  by  sea  or  land; 
Before  thy  Father's  throne  remem 

ber 
By  name  each  individual  member; 
Thy  face  upon  us  shine. 
Grant  us  thy  peace  divine, 
For  we  are  thine! 

777.*     T.  121.     (643.) 

IN  Jesus'  love  and  peace. 
On  earth's  extended  face, 

Dwell  our  congregations; 
Both  here,  and  o'er  the  seas. 

We  raise  our  supplications. 
That  the  God  of  grace 
All  of  us  may  bless. 
Till  the  end  of  days. 


778.*    T.  161.     (638.) 

JESUS,  hear  our  supplication, 

'Tis  thy  pleasure 
Those  to  bless,  who  to  thee  cleave: 
Grant  us  stronger  demonstration 

Of  thy  favor, 
Than  our  weak  minds  can  conceive; 
Help  the  feeble, — us  enable. 
In  thy  blest  path  of  salvation, 

Bold  and  joyful 
To  go  thro'  each  faith's  gradation. 


779.*     T.  221.     (639.) 


O 


LORD,    let    thy    countenance 

friendly  and  gracious 
Shine  clearly  on  thy  chosen  race; 
To    thee   we   commend    ourselves 

jointly,  to  bless  us. 
Let  ev'ry  member  feel  thy  peace: 
Thy  servants  protect,  O  niost  gra- 
cious Lord, 
And   always   direct    by   thy  holy 

word. 
Yea,  grant  them  with  boldness  thy 

death  to  proclaim, 
And    life    and    remission    of   sins 

thro'  thy  name. 

780.*     T.  121.     (644.) 

LORD  Jesus,  by  thy  death, 
Whereon  we  trust  by  faith, 

Thy  wounds,  thy  pierced  side,. 
Thy  agony  and  sweat, 

Preserve  the  church,  thy  bride, 
Till  thou  com'st  again. 
Prince  of  life  once  slain!  :1|: 


XXXII.  For  Solemn  and  Festal  Occasions, 


781.*     T.  22.     (682.) 
LORD  Christ,  reveal  thy  holy  face, 
And  send  the  Spirit  of  thy  grace. 
To  fill  our  heaits  with  fervent  zeal, 
To  learn  thy  truth,  and  do  thy  will. 

2  Lord,  lead  us  in  thy  holy  ways. 
And  teach  our  lips  to  tell  thy  praise: 
Revive  our  hope,  our  faith  increase. 
To  taste  the  sweetness  of  thy  grace. 


3  Till  we  with  angels  join  to  sing 
Eternal  praise  to  thee,  our  King; 
Till  we  behold  thy  face  most  bright, 
In  joy  and  everlasting  light. 

4  To    God   the   Father,    and   the 

Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honor,  praise  and  glory  giv'n 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heav'n. 


226 


SOLEMN  AND 


782.*    T.  141.     (683.) 

OWN  thy  congregation, 

O  thou  Lamb  once  slain! 
We  are  here  assembled 

In  thy  holy  name; 
Look  upon  thy  people, 

Whom  thou  by  thy  blood 
Hast  in  love  redeemed. 

And  brought  nigh  to  God. 

2  Thou  hast  kindly  led  us 
For  these  many  years. 

Ah!  accept  our  praises, 

And  our  grateful  tears; 
Grant  us  all  the  favor 

To  obey  thy  voice. 
Yea,  what  thou  directest 

Be  our  only  choice. 

3  Church,  who  art  arrayed 
In  the  glorious  dress 

Of  thy  Lord  and  Saviour's 

Spotless*  righteousness, 
Be  both  now  and  ever 

By  his  blood  kept  clean, 
And  in  all  thy  members 

May  his  grace  be  seen. 

783.*     T.  155.     (684.) 

LAMB  once  slain,  Immanuel, 

Who  hast  gained  our  salvation 

By  thy  passion. 

Ah!  we  give  thee  thanks  and  praise 

For  thy  grace; 

Grant  that  we  may  all  inherit 

The  anointing  of  thy  Spirit, 

Which  instructs  us  what  to  do. 

2  Let  thy  spirit,  which  is  truth, 
Raise   our    grov'ling    thoughts   to 

heaven; 
Us  enliven; 

Thus  adorn'd  and  beautified 
As  thy  bride, 

May  our  walk  and  conversation 
Be  a  striking  demonstration 
That  thou  dwell'st  and  walk'st  in 

us. 

3  Lord,  for  grace  we  thee  entreat, 
Grace,  the  anchor  firm  and  stable 
Of  the  feeble; 


Grace,  whereon  we  must  depend 
To  the  end; 

Grace,  the  sinner's  consolation, 
Sure  support  in  each  temptation, 
Confidence  in  life  and  death. 

4  God  with  us,  we  vow  to  thee 

Due  allegiance  now  and  ever; 

Gracious  Saviour, 

We  to  serve  thee  ready  stand, 

Take  the  hand. 

As  a  pledge  and  declaration 

Of  the  grateful  hearts'  sensation, 

Which  thy  dying  love  excites. 

784.*    T.  341. 

LORD,  in  thy  name  we  meet 

Before  thy  mercy-seat: 
Sacred  may  each  moment  be, 

Spent  in  solemn  worship  here: 
May  our  incense  rise  to  thee, 

Songs  of  praise,  the   voice   of 
pray'r. 

2  Here  are  we  richly  fed, 
Refresh'd,  and  comforted: 

Nourish'd  with  celestial  food, 
Bless'd  with  streams  from  thee, 
the  Rock, 
We  with  humble  gratitude 

Praise    thee.    Shepherd  of  thy 
flock. 

3  O  grant  us  new  displays 
Of  glory  and  of  grace: 

Touch    our    lips    with    hallow'd 
flame. 

While,  to  sinners  far  and  near, 
Of  salvation  in  thy  name 

Joyfully  we  witness  bear. 

4  O  give  us  that  good  part, 
A  pure  and  holy  heart: 

Ev'ry  needful  gift  and  grace. 
Faith,  and  hope,  and  charity; 

Form  us.  Lord,  unto  thy  praise. 
That  we  pleasure  yield  to  thee. 

5  Thou  Lamb  of  God  once  slain. 
Thy  people's  strength  remain: 

O  preserve  us  in  thy  love. 
Us  in  thy  pavilion  hide; 

Ne'er  thy  hand  from  us  remove, 
Be  in  life  and  death  our  Guide. 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


227 


785.     T.  583.     (685.) 

LORD  Jesus,  in  thy  presence  we 

are  blest, 
And  thou  art  even  now  our  wish'd- 

for  Guest; 
Without  thee  all  our  meetings  would 

be  cold. 
And  soon  become  a  custom  dead  and 

old. 

2  Thou  canst  alone  to  us  true  life 

impart, 
Canst  comfort,  bless  and  cheer  each 

needy  heart: 
We  are  assembled  here  before  thy 

face 
To  take  out  of  thy  fulness  grace  for 

grace. 

3  Lord  Jesus,  be  for  evermore  ador'd. 
We  thee  confess  our  Master,  Head 

and  Lord; 
Thy  faithfulness  and  truth  we  daily 

prove, 
Grant  us  to  live  for  thee,  constrain'd 

by  love. 

786.*     T.  161.     (686.) 

CHOSEN  souls,  who  now  assem- 
ble 
Under  Christ's  protecting  care; 
Though    you're    weak,   your  foes 
must  tremble. 
If  by  him  you  guarded  are. 
Of  his  goodness — bear  ye  witness: 
Know  ye  not  your  high  vocation, 
As  the  Lord's  own  congregation? 

2  To  his   name   give   thanks    and 
■f  praises, 
I      Him  with  deepest  awe  adore; 

May  his  people  in  all  places 

Join  t'  exalt  him  evermore; 
Christ,  our  Saviour, — be  for  ever 
Of  your  building  the  Foundation, 
And  the  God  of  your  salvation. 

3  Herrnhut,*  the  Most  High's  own 

structure. 
Built  upon  the  grace  of  God, 
May  thy  walls  be  without  fracture. 
Sprinkled  be  thy  gates  with  bloodi 

*  The  first  congi'egation  of  the  renewed 
Church  of  the  United  Brethren. 


God's  election — and  protection 
Founded  and  maintain  our  union, 
Christ's    the    ground  of   our  com- 
munion. 

4  May  this  place  exist  no  longer 
Than,  Lord  Jesus,  thy  own  hand, 

UncontroU'd,  rules  in  its  border, 
And  be  love  our  sacred  band. 
May  we  by  thee — be  found  worthy 
As  a  good  salt  to  be  used. 
That  some  fruit  may  be  produced. 

5  Bless  our  cov'nanting  together; 
Make  us  like  a  burning  torch, 

Kindled  by  our  heav'nly  Father, 

In  these  last  days  of  the  church. 
To  thee  joined — ^and  resigned. 
May  by  each  of  us  be  further'd, 
What  thy  holy  will  hath  order'd. 

6  Now,  dear  Brethren,  know  ye  Je- 
sus? 

Happy  who  him  truly  know^: 
He's  the  Head,  and  we  are  mem- 
bers. 

From  him  ev'ry  blessing  flows. 
Who  belie veth — to  Christ  cleaveth, 
Doth  rejoice  in  ev'ry  station, 
'Midst  reproach  and  tribulation. 

787.*     T.  114.     (687.) 

THOU  Source  of  love, 

impart  thy  favor 
Each  day  unto  thy  house 

mily. 
Who  as  one  man  united  are  in  thee; 
O  grant  that   ev'ry  one  thy  grace 

may  savor, 
And  that  thy  church  for  ever  may 

rejoice 
In  thee,  and  praise  thy  name  with 

heart  and  voice. 

2  O  thou,  whose  love  extends  be- 
yond all  measure. 

Thou  hearest  us  already,  ere  we  cry, 

No  soul  that  calls  on  thee  thou 
passest  by. 

But  to  relieve  thy  children  is  thy 
pleasure; 

Thou  art  our  Light,  our  Strength, 
our  Shield  and  Rock, 

Our  faithful  Shepherd,  and  we  are 
thy  flock. 


we  pray, 
and  fa- 


228 


SOLEMN  AND 


788.     T.34L     (698.) 

OUR  souls  with  inmost  shame 
Address  thy  holy  name: 
Jesus!  in  our  midst  appear 

Present  to  each  waiting  soul, 
Ev'ry  contrite  sinner  cheer, 

Breathe   thy  Spirit  through  the 
whole. 

2  We  sinners  humbly  crave 
Thy  presence  here  to  have. 
In  this  place  to  find  thee  true 

To  thy  promises  of  grace, 
Still  to  own  the  gather'd  few. 
Giving  them  thy  life  and  peace. 

3  From  thy  majestic  throne 
In  mercy,  Lord,  look  down; 
View  the  souls  athirst  for  thee, 

Turn  to  them  thy  cheering  face; 
Each  adores,  with  bended  knee. 
Thee,  O  Jesus!  for  thy  grace. 

789.*     T.  155.     (688.) 


MY  soul  waiteth  on  the  Lord, 

And  shall  never  be  ashamed; 

He  is  named 

God  our  Sun,  our  Shield  and  Rock, 

By  his  flock; 

He  is  merciful  and  gracious. 

And  his  goodness  doth  refresh  us. 

When  we  long  and  pant  for  him. 

2  His  enliv'ning  countenance 
To  lift  up  on  all  the  needy 
He  is  ready. 

And  enricheth  evermore 
All  the  poor; 

In  our  peaceful  habitations, 
0  how  many  demonstrations 
Of  his  favor  do  we  prove! 

3  We  reply  Amen  thereto. 
For  his  bounty  never  ceaseth. 
Yea  increaseth. 

And  are  filled  with  amaze 

At  his  grace; 

Each  himself  unworthy  deemeth 

Of  his  love;  his  goodness  claimeth 

Our  unfeigned  gratitude. 


790.*    T.  9.     (689.) 

M.    CHRIST  our  Saviour  look  on 
thee, 

Ransom'd  congregation! 
C.  We  to  him  belong,  for  he 

Purchas'd  our  salvation. 

M.  2  In  electing  grace  rejoice, 
Prize  his  love  and  favor; 
Then  his  calling,  gifts,  and  choice, 
He'll  maintain  for  ever. 

C.  3  Yea,  his  sympathizing  heart 
Yields  us  consolation; 
May  we  ne'er  from  Christ  depart 
Till  our  consummation. 

M.  4  To  his  voice  attentive  be, 
Thankfully  adore  him. 
And  with  heart's  fidelity 
Humbly  walk  before  him, 

C  5.  Thus  in  number  and  in  grace 
We  shall  be  increasing. 
Showing   forth    our    Saviour's 
praise. 
And  to  him  be  pleasing. 


791.     T.  185.     (690.  1169.) 

GRACIOUS  Lord,    our  Shepherd 
and  Salvation, 
In  thy  presence  we  appear: 

Own  us  as  thy  flock  and  congrega- 
tion. 
Let  us  feel  that  thou  art  near; 

May  we  all  enjoy  thy  grace  and  fa- 
vor, 

And  obey  thee  as  our  Head  and  Sa- 
viour; 

Who,  by  thy  most  precious  blood, 

Mad'st  us,  sinners,  heirs  of  God. 

2  Lord,  receive  our  thanks  and  ado- 
ration. 
Which  to  thee  we  humbly  pay. 
For  our  calling  and  predestination. 

Gracious  Saviour,  on  this  day; 
Give  us   grace   to   walk   as   thine 

anointed, 
In  the  path  thou  hast  for  us  ap- 
pointed; 
We  devote  most  heartily 
Soul  and  body  unto  thee! 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


229 


3  Chosen  flock,  thy  faithful  Shep- 
herd follow, 

Who  laid  down  his  life  for  thee: 
All  thy  days  unto  his  service  hallow, 

Each  his  true  disciple  be: 
Evermore  rejoice  to  do  his  pleasure; 
Be  the  fulness  of  his  grace  thy  trea- 
sure; 

Should  success  thy  labor  crown, 

Give  the  praise  to  him  alone. 

T92.*     T.  166.     (1170.) 

0  THOU,  the  church's  Lord  and 
Head, 
Our  only  Refuge,  Shield  and  Rock, 
The  pilgrims'  guide,  support,  and 
aid. 
Thou  faithful  Shepherd  of  thy 
flock; 
Vile  as  we  are,  we're  surely  thine, 

Thro'  mercy  we  have  life  obtain'd, 
As  monuments  of  grace  divine. 
To  our  astonishment  we  stand. 

2  As  part  of  thy  church  militant. 
An  emblem  of  the  church  above, 

To  thy  dear  Father  us  present. 
Thou  in  the  bosom  of  his  love! 

That  us  as  children  he  may  own. 
Since  we're  thy  dearly  earn'd  re- 
ward. 

And  send  his  holy  Spirit  down. 
To  train  us  np  for  thee,  our  Lord. 

3  We  cast  ourselves  into  thy  arms, 
While  we  with  inward  rapture 

glow; 
The  flame,  which  thy  pure  bosom 
warms. 
Thy  never-failing  love  we  know; 
Thou,  who    for    us    once   tastedst 
death. 
And  wast  restor'd  to  life  again, 
Thy  quick'ning  Spirit  on  us  breathe. 
Come,  heav'nlyVine, each  branch 
sustain! 

4  We  wish,  (and  what  we  wish  is 

gain'd. 
Since  we  thy  chosen  foll'wers  are. 
And  have  thy  pow'r  divine  obtain'd,) 
To   thee  well-pleasing  fruit   to 
bear; 
X 


Thy  servants  we  will  be  through 

grace, 
Thine  handmaids,  who  look  up  to 

thee; 
Set  us,  O  Lord,  unto  thy  praise, 
Grant  we   may  serve   thee  faith- 

fully. 

793.     T.  151.     (691.) 

HEAD  of  thy  congregation. 

Kind  Shepherd,  gracious  Lord! 
Look  on  us  with  compassion, ' 

Met  here  with  one  accord; 
Accept  our  thanks  and  praises 

For  all  thy  love  and  care. 
Which  we  in  various  cases 

Repeatedly  did  share. 

2  Our  lips  would  gladly  mention 

Thy  patience,  love  and  grace, 
Our  hearts  with  due  attention 

Thy  loving  kindness  trace. 
Which  under  thy  protection 

'Midst  trials  we  have  prov'd; 
Thy  fatherly  correction 

Show'd  us,  that  we're  belov'd. 

794,*     T.  101.     (695.) 

BOW  down,  ye  foll'wers  of  the 
Lamb! 
These  are  your  hours  of  consola- 
tion; 

With  awe  adore  his  saving  name! 
His   cross    and  wounds   are   of 
salvation 

The  lasting  source,  for  sinners  who 
believe; 

Come  then,   and   grace   for   grace 
freely  from  him  receive. 

2  His  mercy  claims   our  highest 
praise, 
'Tis  by  his  grace  we  were  elected; 

Freed  from  the  world's   deceitful 
ways, 
We're  to  his  chosen  flock  col- 
lected; 

His  faithful  heart  we  know,  and 
search  it  still: 

May  thousands  more  believe,  and 
do  his  holy  will. 


230 


SOLEMN  AND 


3  Ourselves,  dear  Lord,  we  now  to 

thee 
Resign  anew  with  soul  and  body; 
As  thy  redeemed  property 

Accept  of  us,  though  poor  and 
needy; 
Out  of  the  mouths  of  sucklings  per- 
fect praise, 
And  magnify  in  us  thy  name  and 
saving  grace. 

4  0  let  thy  love  our  hearts  con- 

strain. 
That,  in  one  covenant  united. 
The  bond  of  peace  we  may  main- 
tain. 
And  be  to  mutual  love  excited; 
To  God  and  to  the  Lamb  be  praises 

giv'n 
By  sinners  here  below,  and  by  the 
saints  in  heav'n! 

795.*     T.  9.     (692.) 

JESUS  CHRIST,  who  bled  and 
died 

For  mankind's  salvation. 
Shows  his  wounds  and  pierced  side 

To  his  congregation. 

2  Yea  he,  with  uplifted  hands, 
Mark'd  with  nail-prints  bloody, 

'Midst  his  chosen  people  stands. 
Saviour  of  his  body! 

3  While  he  doth  himself  reveal. 
Oh,  what  consolation 

In  his  presence  do  we  feel! 
'Tis  beyond  expression. 

4  Teach  us.  Lord,  to  follow  thee 
With  entire  devotion; 

As  thy  willing  subjects,  we 
Wait  thy  Spirit's  motion. 

5  Jesus,  all-creating  Word, 
King  of  ev'ry  nation, 

But  especially  the  Lord 
Of  thy  congregation! 

6  To  thy  name  be  evermore 
Praise  and  glory  given; 

Thee  we  worship  and  adore, 
Lord  of  earth  and  heaven! 


796.*     T.  10.     (693.) 
WHEN  we  rejoice,  that  Jesus 
From  year  to  year  doth  bless  us, 
And  that  his  grace  and  favor 
Towards  us  never  waver: 

2  Or  he  that  consolation 
Grants  to  his  congregation, 
That  we  shall  rest  for  ever 
With  him,  our  gracious  Saviour; 

3  Then  we  forget  distresses. 
And  what  would  else  oppress  us; 
Are  we  with  Christ  connected, 
We  need  not  be  dejected. 

797.*     T.  166.     (694.) 
HEAD  of  thy  church!   behold  us 
here. 
Direct  and  rule  us  by  thy  grace; 
Hear   thou   each   humble   sinner's 
pray'r. 
Confirming  thus  thy  promises; 
0  help  us,  that  we  may  fulfil 
What  in  thy  name  we  take  in 
hand. 
Concordant  with  thy  holy  will. 
And  may  it  to  thy  glory  tend. 

2  One  suit  in  mercy  to  us  grant: 

Let  us  from  all  divested  be 
Which  furthers  not  our  covenant. 

Or  is  displeasing  unto  thee; 
All  that  whence  hurt  to  souls  ac- 
crues, 

Whate'er  thy  doctrine  doth  dis- 
grace. 
Or  counteracts  thy  blessed  views. 

Root  out  and  utterly  erase. 

798.*     T.  15.     (697.) 
LORD,  when  before  the  Father's 
face 
Thou,  in  thy  ministration, 
Presentest  the  redeemed  race, 
Gather'd  from  ev'ry  nation; 

2  In  love  remember  this  thy  flock 
Bought  by  thy  bitter  passion: 

To  thee,  who  art  the  church's  Rock, 
We  pay  our  adoration. 

3  We  here  unite  in  pray'r  to  thee. 
And  praise  thee,  Lord  Jehovah! 

We  join  to  sighs  for  mercy  free 
A  joyful  Hallelujah! 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


231 


799,*     T.97.     (696.) 

JESUS,  O  may  we  thee  obey, 
Who  art  the  Life,  theTruth,  the  Way ; 
Since  thou  didst  for  our  sins  atone, 
With  right  thou  claim'st  us  as  thine 

own: 
Thou  wast  obedient  unto  death,  that 

we 
Might  not  be  lost,  but  live  eternally. 

2  0  let  each  member  of  thy  fold 
Be  in  the  book  of  life  enroll'd; 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  us  impart. 
To  bear  the  sway  in  ev'ry  heart; 
Us  with  thy  gracious  presence  daily 

bless, 
And  evermore  vouchsafe  to  us  thy 

grace. 

800.     T.167. 

SAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation, 

Grant  us.  Lord,  a  gracious  rain! 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 

Unless  thou  return  again: 
Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance. 

Smile  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest  for  want  of  thine  assistance 

Ev'ry  plant  should  droop  and  die. 

2  Surely  once  thy  garden  flourish'd, 
Ev'ry  plant  look'd  fresh  and  green. 

Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourish'd: 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen! 

But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded. 
And  a  sad  decline  we  see; 

Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed. 
Help  can  only  come  from  thee. 

3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 
Make  us  prevalent  in  pray'r: 

Let  each  one  esteem'd  thy  servant, 
Shun    the    world's    bewitching 
snare: 

Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 
Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh. 

And  begin  from  this  good  hour, 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

801.     T.  22.     (1172.) 
WHERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet 

accord. 
Obedient  to  their  sov'reign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  pray'r  and  praise; 


2  'There,'   saith  the   Saviour,   'I 

will  be. 
Amidst  this  little  company; 
To  them  I  will  unveil  my  face. 
And   shed   my  glories    round   the 

place.' 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,   0 

Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word; 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  heav'nly 

love. 

802.*     T.  185.     (1169,705.) 

GRACE  and  peace  from  God  our 
blessed  Saviour, 
Be  with  all,  who  love  his  name! 
Church  of  Christ,  his  service  deem 
a  favor. 
Joyfully  his  death  proclaim: 
Be  prepar'd  for  rest  or  for  employ- 
ment. 
With  activity  combine  enjoyment: 
Serve,  with  zeal  and  faithfulness, 
Love,  enraptur'd  with  his  grace. 

2  Gracious  Father,  bless  this  con- 
gregation 
As  the  purchase  of  thy  Son; 
For  his  sake  behold  us  with  com- 
passion, 
And  us  all  thy  children  own; 
Jesus,  grant  to  us  thy  peace  and 

favor; 
Holy   Ghost,    abide  with    us    for 
ever. 
And  to  us  Christ's  love  explain; 
Hear  us.  Lord  our  God,  Amen! 

803.     T.  26. 

OUR  lot  of  grace  how  truly  bless'd! 
Since  we  are  called  to  assemble, 
And  daily  worship  in  thy  temple, 
Where  thou  dost  cause  thy  name 
to  rest: 

2  To  thee  our  Shepherd  ever  kind, 

We  now  ourselves  anew  surrender; 
O  plead  our  cause,  in  love  remem- 
ber 
Thy  people,  closely  to  thee  join'd^ 


232 


SOLEMN  AND 


804.    T.136. 

GOOD  Shepherd,  hear! 
Thou,  who  thine  Israel  leadest, 
And  with  thy  word  and  sacrament 

us  feedest: 
Who  us  redeem'dst, 
That  thou  might' st  purify 
Unto  thyself  a  people  who  might 

praise  thee. 
And,  both  in  word  and  deed,  before 

the  world  confess  thee; 
To  us  thy  ransom'd  flock  appear 
Good  Shepherd,  hear! 

2  Turn  us  to  thee, 

Thus,  from  the  world  estranged, ^ 

Transform'd   in    mind,   into   thine 

image  changed, 
We  thee  shall  praise: 
Lord,  as  of  old  renew 
Our  days,  restore  the  joy  of  thy 

salvation 
To  us:    forsake  us  not,  but  with 

divine  compassion 
Bear  with,  and  tend  us  constantly: 
Turn  us  to  thee! 

805.*     T.22.     (1171.) 

LORD,  with  thy  glorious  presence 

bless, 
Fill,  and  adorn  this  hallow'd  place, 
Wherein  is  preach'd  thy  holy  word. 
And  sacramental  grace  conferr'd. 

2  That  this  redeemed,  happy  flock 
Be  firmly  built  on  Christ  the  Rock, 
And  of  those  blessings  be  possess'd. 
Which  on  the  Spirit's  union  rest. 

3  With  power  from  on  high  endue 
Thy  flock,  0  Lord,  this  day  anew. 
That  many  souls  with  us  may  feel 
Thy  pard'ning  grace,  the  Spirit's 

seal: 

4  That  thousands  by  our  ministry 
May  to  the  truth  converted  be, 
And  we  may  see  them  flock  with  us. 
Unto  the  standard  of  thy  cross. 

5  As  long  as  we  on  earth  remain, 
We  will  confess   the  Lamb    once 

slain: 
Until  we  for  his  victory 
Shall  praise  him  in  eternity. 


806.    T.  101. 
BEFORE  thy  throne  we  now  ap- 
pear. 
Head  of  thy  ransom'd  congrega- 
tion! 
Unto  our  songs  of  praise  give  ear, 

And  listen  to  oar  supplication: 
Hear  from  the  heav'ns,  thy  lofty 

dwelling  place. 
And  when  thou  hear'st,  forgive  thy 
people's  trespasses. 

2  In  heav'n  and  earth  who  is  like 

thee] 
Thou  keepest  covenant  for  ever: 
Maintain'st  thy  cause  most  glori- 
ously. 
And  to  thy  servants  showest  favor: 
In  us,  0  Lord,  thy  word  be  verified, 
That  thou  the  church's  Head  and 
Shepherd  wilt  abide. 

3  Thine  eyes  be  open  on  this  house, 
This  temple,  unto  thee  devoted; 

0  consecrate  it  for  thy  use, 

Thy  glory  be  by  us  promoted: 
And   since   thou   chosest  us,   and 

dost  ordain 
That  we  should  fruit  produce,  O 

may  our  fruit  remain! 

Now  to    the  Lamb    upon  the 

throne. 
Who  by  his  precious  blood  hath 
bought  us, 
That  he  may  claim  us  as  his  own, 
And  to  his  fold  in  mercy  brought 
us, 
All  praise  and  honor  evermore  per- 
tain! 
Let  all  who  love  his  name,  reply 
thereto.  Amen. 

807.     T.  214. 

PEACE  be  to  thy  ev'ry  dwelling, 

City,  by  Jehovah  bless'd! 
Who,  his  grace  to  thee  revealing, 

Thee  preserves  in  peace  and  rest: 
May  his  presence- still  attend  thee, 
May'st  thou  sit  by  day  and  night 
In  his  shadow  with  delight: 
His  all-pow'rful  arm  defend  thee; 

Prize,  O  prize  thy  lot  of  grace! 

Live  unto  thy  Saviour's  praise. 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


233 


2  Grant,  we  fervently  implore  thee, 

That,  while  pilgrims  here  below, 

We  may  walk  in  truth  before  thee, 

Lord,  and  in  thy  knowledge  grow, 

Showing     forth     thy     matchless 

praises; 

Thou  who  out  of  sin's  dark  night. 

Hast  to  thine  own  marv'llous  light 

Call'd  thy  people:  O  Lord  Jesus, 

Keep  and  seal  us  ever  thine, 

Leave  with  us  thy  peace  divine. 

808.     T.  167.     (699.) 
PEACE  be  to  this  congregation, 

Peace  to  ev'ry  soul  therein; 
Peace,  wiiich  flows  from   Christ's 
salvation. 
Peace,  the  seal  of  cancell'd  sin; 
Peace,   that    speaks    its   heav'nly 
Giver, 
Peace,  to  earthly  minds  unknown; 
Peace  divine,  that  lasts  for  ever. 
Here  erect  its  glorious  throne! 

809.     T.  230. 
FROM  thy  holy  habitation, 
0  God  of  grace  and  consolation. 

Behold  us,  met  before  thy  throne: 
Saviour,  to  believers  precious. 
With  sanctified  delights  refresh  us. 

And  us,  as  thine,  in  mercy  own: 
We  humbly  cry  to  thee, 
Send  now  prosperity! 
Let  thy  beauty 
On  us  appear. 
Establish  here 

Our  work,  the  work  of  praise  and 
pray'r. 


811.*     T.  69.     (700.) 
THIS  habitation, 
And  all  who  dwell  therein, 
Fill  with  salvation; 
O  may  in  each  be  seen 

True  grace, 
And  lovely  childlikeness. 

812.*     T.  37. 
0  CHURCH,  thy  strength  abide 

Joy  in  thy  Saviour! 
Thy  Friend  himself  draws  near, 

Come,  taste  his  favor! 
Await,  devout  and  still. 

The  grace  he  giveth: 
With  all  who  seek  his  face, 

His  peace  he  leaveth. 

813.*     T.  185.     (1179.) 
JOY  divine,   and   heav'nly  peace 
with  unction. 
Church  of  Christ,  thy  portion  be! 
Holy  Ghost,  preserve  the  deep  com- 
punction 
Flowing  from  Christ's  agony: 
Father,  bless  and  keep  without  ces- 
sation 
Thy  Son's  dearly  purchas'd  congre- 
gation; 
Lamb  once  slain,  thy  peace  divine 
Seal  our  cov'nant,  we  are  thine. 


810.     T.  71.     (1177.) 
'FORE  thee.  Lord,  we  appear, 
Thou  list'nest  to  our  pray'r, 

Wait'st  to  be  gracious. 
Thy  goodness  to  display 
Unto  thy  church  this  day. 

To  OAvn  and  bless  us. 

2  Thy  pierced  hands,  for  us 
Once  nailed  to  the  cross. 

Give  benediction; 
Thy  blood  from  sin  us  cleanse, 
And  pard'ning  grace  dispense. 

Without  restriction. 
X2 


814.     T.  159.     (1176,  709.) 
THIS  day  is  holy  to  the  Lord, 

This  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
We  will  rejoice  with  one  accord, 

And  in  his  name  be  glad: 
Come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down, 
With    thanks    appear    before    his 
throne: 

He  to  our  songs  of  praise  and 
pray'r 

Will  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

2  We  now  return,  each  to  his  tent, 
Joyful  and  glad  of  heart. 

And  from  our  solemn  covenant 
Through  grace  will  ne'er  depart; 

Once  more  we  pledge  both  heart 
and  hand. 

As  in  God's  presence  here  we  stand, 
To  live  to  him,  and  him  alone, 
Till  we  surround  his  throne. 


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815.*     T.  166.     (701.) 

LORD  Jesus,  for  our  call  of  grace, 

To  praise  thy  name  in  fellow- 
ship. 
We're  humbly  met  before  thy  face, 

And  in  thy  presence  love-feast 
keep; 
Shed  in  our  hearts  thy  love  abroad, 

Thy  Spirit's  unction  now  impart; 
Grant  we  may  all,  O  Lamb  of  God, 

In  thee  be  truly  one  in  heart. 

816.    T.  14. 

SHEPHERD  of  souls,  refresh  and 
bless 

Thy  chosen  pilgrim  flock. 
With  manna  in  the  wilderness, 

With  v/ater  from  the  rock. 

2  Hungry  and  thirsty,  faint  and 

weak, 
As  thou  when  here  below. 
Our  souls  the  joys  celestial  seek, 
That  from  thy  sorrows  flow. 

3  We  would    not  live  by  bread 

alone, 
But  by  that  word  of  grace, 
In  strength  of  which  we  travel  on 
To  our  abiding  place. 

4  Be  known  to  us  in  breaking  bread. 
But  do  not  then  depart: 

Saviour,  abide  with  us!  and  spread 
A  table  for  the  heart; 

5  Then  sup  with  us,  in  love  divine: 
Thy  body  and  thy  blood. 

That  living  bread,  that  heav'nly 
wine, 
Be  our  immortal  food! 

817.*     T.  159.     (702.) 

THE  Sabbath  is  for  man,  that  he 
Therein  may  find  repose, 

And  that  the  soul  refreshed  be 
By  Christ,  the  church's  Spouse: 

Now   doth    his    ransom'd,   happy 
bride, 

Fruit  of  his  anguish  when  he  died, 
Enjoy  a  true  sabbatic  rest. 
In  his  communion  blest. 


818.  T.  205.     (703.) 

GRACIOUS  Lord,— with  one  ac- 
cord 
We're  assembled  in  thy  name; 
Deign  to  hear — our  fervent  pray'r, 

Mercy  is  our  only  claim, 
While  with  tears  and  blushing  face 
We  our  sins  to  thee  confess. 
And  our  hearts  with  thanks  o'erflow 
For  the  grace  thou  dost  bestow. 

819.  T.  590.     (704.) 

JESUS,  knit  all  our  hearts  to  thee, 

Unite  us  all  in  one. 
And  in  our  meetings  ev'ry  where 

Be  thou  our  aim  alone; 
Reign  thou   sole  Monarch  of  our 
hearts. 

Without  a  rival  reign; 
Till  we  with  angels  join  above 

To  praise  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

820.*     T.  79.     (706.) 

0  KING  of  peace,  our  Sov'reign! 

Thou  shalt  alone  us  govern. 
Come  form  us  soon  to  be 

To  others  an  example. 

The  Holy  Spirit's  temple, 
The  Father's  pleasure  constantly. 

2  0  thou  our  first-born  Brother, 
Thou  Master  at  the  rudder. 

Who  guid'st  thy  church,  to  thee 
We  hearts  and  hands  deliver. 
And  promise  thee  for  ever. 
That  we  thy  faithful  souls  will  be. 

821.*     T.  185.     (707.) 

WE  who  here  together  are  assem- 
bled. 
Joining  hearts  and  hands  in  one, 
Bind  ourselves, with  love  that's  un- 
dissembled, 
Christ  to  love  and  serve  alone. 
0   may  our  imperfect  songs   and 

praises 
Be  well-pleasing  unto  thee,  Lord 

Jesus! 
Say,  '  My  peace  I  leave  with  you.' 
Amen,  Amen!  Be  it  so! 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


235 


822.*     T.  166.     (710.) 

WELCOME    among  thy  flock  of 
grace 

With  joyful  acclamation! 
Thou,  whom  our  Shepherd  we  con- 
fess, 

Come,  feed  thy  congregation; 
We  own  the  doctrine  of  thy  cross 

To  be  our  sole  foundation; 
Accept  from  ev'ry  one  of  us 

The  deepest  adoration. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  to  our  hearts  reveal 
Thy  grace  and  love  unceasing; 

Thy  hand,  once  pierced  with  the  nail. 
Bestow  on  us  a  blessing; 

That  hand,  which  to  thy  family, 
W^ith  tender  love's  affection. 

Ere  thou  ascendedst  up  on  high, 
Imparted  benediction. 

3  Though  thou'rt  unseen,  yet  we 

by  sight 
Should  scarce  be  more  assured; 
As  yet  thy  glorious  heav'nly  light 

Can't  be  by  man  endured: 
The   time  will  come,  when  these 
our  eyes 
Shall  see  thy  face  for  ever; 
Faith  here  the  want  of  sight  supplies 
In  ev'ry  true  believer. 

4  Ye  who  from  Jesus  Christ  have 

stray 'd. 

And  his  communion  slighted, 
To  him  return,  be  not  afraid. 

You're  graciously  invited; 
Come  all,  whatever  be  your  case. 

Come  without  hesitation. 
He'll  now  impart  to  you,  thro'  grace, 

Peace,  pardon  and  salvation. 

5  O  thou,  who  always  dost  abide 
Thy  body's  Head  and  Saviour, 

Who    art    the    pilgrims'    constant 
Guide, 

Direct  thy  servants  ever: 
O  may  they  an  example  be 

Unto  thy  congregation. 
And  in  thy  temple  faithfully 

Perform  their  ministration. 

6  Thy  statutes  to  thy  church  de- 

clare. 
Thy  truth  be  our  confession; 


Take  of  each  member  special  care, 
Bless  pilgrims  in  their  station: 

In  danger  constantly  defend, 
And  aid  thy  chosen  people; 

Of  all  contention  make  an  end; 
Support  the  weak  and  feeble. 

7  0  thou,  the  church's  Head  and 

Lord, 
Who  as  a  shepherd  leadest 
Thy  flock,  and  richly  with  thy  word 

And  sacrament  them  feedest: 
What  shall  we  sayl  we  can't  ex- 
press 
In  words  our  hearts'  sensation; 
None  thee  sufficiently  can  praise, 
Thou  God  of  our  salvation. 

8  Our   heav'nly  Father,  hear    our 

pray'r: 

By  virtue  of  Christ's  passion, 
In  whom  we  all  accepted  are, 

O  bring  into  completion 
The  hidden  counsel  of  thy  love, 

Its  depths  still  more  unravel; 
May  we,  without  exception,  prove 

The  fruit  of  thy  Son's  travail. 

9  O  Spirit  in  the  Godhead's  throne, 
Accept  our  adoration; 

Thou  ever  didst  attend  the  Son, 
And  aid  his  ministration; 

Thou  teachest  us  the  way  to  bliss, 
Keep  under  thy  protection 

That  church  of  which  he  Ruler  is; 
We'll  follow  thy  direction. 

823.*     T.  230.     (711.) 

JESUS,  God  of  our  salvation! 

Behold  thy  church  with  supplication 
Humbly  appear  before  thy  face; 

We,  by  fervent  love  constrained. 

Since  from  thy  death  we  life  ob- 
tained. 
To  thee  give  glory,  thanks  and 
praise. 

O  listen  to  our  pray'r. 

To  meet  thee  us  prepare. 

With  due  rev'rence; 

No  tongue  can  tell 

What  joy  we  feel, 

When  thou,  Lord,  dost  thyself  re- 
veal. 


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2  Thee   t'approach   with   awe  we 

venture, 
Entreating  thee  our  gates  to  enter, 

Our  souls  and  bodies  are  thine  own. 
Speak  to  ev'ry  church  division. 
We'll  hear  thy  voice  with  deep  im- 
pression, 

For  we  are  bound  to  thee  alone. 
To  thee  in  each  concern 
We'll  always  humbly  turn; 
Want  we  insight, 
May  we  by  thee 
Instructed  be. 
Then  in  thy  light  the  light  we  see. 

3  Be  especially  entreated 

To  own  thy  servants,  who  are  seated 
Before  thy  face,  tho'  poor  they  are; 

And  in  all  their  conferences 

Grant  them  th}^  Spirit's  influences, 
Be  presentwith  them  ev'ry  where; 

This  we  request  of  thee, 

O  let  us  constantly 

Do  thy  pleasure; 

All  our  distress, 

O  Lord,  redress. 

For  without  thee  there's  no  success. 

4  Ruler  of  the  congregations. 
Which  thou  hast  gather'd  from  all 

nations. 
We  thee  implore  tlw  church  to  lead; 
Shepherd,  who  so  kindly  guidest 
Thy  flock,  and  over  them  presidest. 
Thy  sheep  for  ever  tend  and  feed: 
W^hat  joy,  what  matchless  grace 
Will  still  in  future  days 
Be  displayed. 
When  our  good  Lord, 
Who  keeps  his  word. 
To  the  stray'd  sheep  will  help  afford! 

5  In  the  dust  we  sink  before  thee. 
And  for  thy  boundless  love  adore 

thee, 

Thee,  Lord,  our  All  in  all  we  own; 
We,  thy  people,  make  confession, 
Thy  love  is  great,beyond  expression, 

Tho'  to  the  world  it  be  unknown; 
The  pow'r  which  doth  abound 
In  thee,  we've  always  found 
Efficacious; 
We  will  proclaim 
Thy  saving  name, 
O  Lord,  who  ever  art  the  same. 


6  Thus  our  bliss  will  last  for  ever; 

While  we  enjoy  thy  love  and  favor, 

By  thee  our  Shepherd  led,  we're 

blest; 
We  with  joyful  acclamation 
Adore  thee  in  the  congregation, 
Whose  Head  and  Lord  thou  art 

confest: 
To  th'  Ancient  of  all  days 
Might,  honor,  pow'r  and  praise 
Be  for  ever! 
Lord,  grant  that  we 
Eternally 
May  place  our  confidence  in  thee. 

824.     T.  34L     (1180.) 

TO  Christ  we  homage  pay, 

We  covenant  this  day. 
Him  to  serve  with  all  our  strength, 

Him  to  love  with  all  our  heart, 
Him  to  follow,  till  at  length 

We  obtain  in  heav'n  our  part, 

825.*  T.  79.  (708.) 
INCLINE  thine  ear  in  favor 
To  us,  most  gracious  Saviour, 

Accept  our  promises; 
Thy  death,  thy  wounds  and  passion 
Abide  our  hearts'  confession, 

Till  we  shall  see  thee  face  to  face. 

826.*     T.  185.     (712.) 
HEAD  and  Ruler  of  thy  congre- 
gation, 
W^iom  thou  lov'st  unspeakably, 
And  to  whom  thou  often  a  sensation 

Giv'st  of  thy  complacency. 
Graciously  regard  the  inward  glow- 
ing 
Of  our  hearts,  and  tears  our  cheeks 
bedewing; 
Lord,We  blush  with  humble  shame, 
And  adore  thy  holy  name. 

2  Jesus,  great  High-Priest  of  our 
profession. 

We  in  confidence  draw  near. 
Condescend  in  mercy  the  confession 

Of  our  grateful  hearts  to  hear! 
Thee  we  gladly  own  in  ev  ry  nation 
Head  and  Master  of  thy  congrega- 
tion. 

Conscious,  that  in  ev'ry  place 

Thou  dispensest  life  and  grace. 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


237 


3  Thy  blest  people  trusting  in  thy 
merit, 
On  the  earth's  extended  face, 
From   each    other   far,  but  one  in 
spirit, 
Sound  with  one  accord  thy  praise! 
May  we  never  cease  to  make  con- 
fession. 
That  thy  death's  the  cause  of  our 
salvation; 
We  to  thee,  our  Head  and  King, 
Joyful  Hallelujahs  sing! 

827.     T.  97.     (713.) 

THOU,   who   so  graciously  didst 

lead 
Israel  of  old,  from  bondage  freed. 
And  by  thy  own  almighty  hand 
Didst  guide  them  to  the  promis'd 

land, 
A  cloud  thy  brightness  veiling  in  the 

day. 
At  night  thy  pillar'd  fire  did  mark 

their  way; 

2  That  mighty  pow'r  thou  then 

didst  sliow, 
We  are  assur'd  attends  us  now. 
We  still  thy  tender,  watchful  care, 
Though  undeserving,  richly  share. 
If  we  thy  leadings  faithfully  pur- 
sue, 
Foll'wing  thy  Spirit's  teaching,  as 
'tis  due. 

3  May  we  to  thee,  our  Shepherd, 

cleave. 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  never  grieve, 
And  love  each  other  heartily; 
Thereby  the  scorning  world  will  see. 
That  we're  the  temple  of  the  livino- 

God, 
A  chosen  people  bought  with  Jesus' 

blood. 

828.*     T.  146.     (714.) 
O  MAKER  of  my  soul, 

My  ev'ry  hair's  Creator, 
Who  turn'st  my  tears  to  joy. 

And  heal'st  my  sin-sick  nature; 
Chief  Shepherd  of  thy  flock. 

Thy  servants'  only  Guide; 
The  church's  Lord  and  Head 

Thou  ever  dost  abide. 


829.     T.  230.     (1174.) 
0  THOU  God  of  our  salvation, 
Behold  thy  blood-bought  congrega- 
tion 

Assembled  here  before  thy  face, 
Pond'ring  on  thy  gracious  dealing, 
We    would    express   our  grateful 
feeling, 

And  joyful  Hallelujahs  raise: 
But  when  we  in  thy  light 
Discern,  how  we  requite 

Thee,  O  Jesus, 
We  blush  for  shame, 
Our's  is  the  blame. 
But  praise  is  due  unto  thy  name. 

2   Deeply  conscious  of  transgres- 
sion. 
To  thee  we  turn,  hear  our  confes- 
sion. 
Assure  us  of  thy  pard'ning  love: 
0  root  out  whate'er  impedeth 
Thy  Spirit's  work  or  discord  breed- 
eth. 
Each   stumbling-block  from  us 
remove; 
Those  who  have  gone  astray 
Cause  to  return,  we  pray. 

Faithful  Shepherd! 
With  thee  our  Guide  may  we  abide, 
Preserve  us,  lest  we  turn  aside. 

830.     T.  68.     (715.) 
LORD,  thy  church's  Rock, 
Who  dost  rule  thy  flock, 
Elder  of  this  congregation. 
We  with  humble  adoration. 
Thee,  and  thee  alone, 
Our  chief  Shepherd  own. 

831.*    T.  166.     (716.) 

WHEN  our  great  Sov'reign  from 
on  high. 
Our  Lord  and  Saviour,  w^as  aware 
That  he  his  chosen  family. 

O'er  whom  he  watch'd  with  ten- 
der care, 
Would  be  constrained  soon  to  leave, 
He,  fiU'd  with  love  and  grief  in- 
tense. 
To  them  his  farewell  blessing  gave, 
Before    his    suff'rings  did  com- 
mence. 


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SOLEMN  AND  FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


2  Feeling  beforehand  all  the  weight, 
Of  those  dire  scenes  of  pain  and 

woe, 
Which  he  well  knew  did  him  await, 
His  love  towards  his  own  to  show, 
He  water  in  a  bason  pour'd, 

And  washed  his  disciples'  feet; 
Their  souls  already  by  his  word, 
Save   one,   were  cleansed  ev'ry 
whit. 

3  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we  pray,  be 

near, 
Forgive  us  all  our  trespasses; 
With  joy  divine  our  spirits  cheer. 

Impart  to  us  thy  pard'ning  grace! 
As  our  High-Priest  lift  up  thy  hand, 
That  hand  the  nail  once  pierced 
through. 
Thy  mercy  unto  us  extend, 

Rich  blessings  upon  all  bestow. 

4  Inspire  our  hearts  with  mutual 

love, 
O  may  we  truly  humble  be. 
Thy  faithful  servants  ever  prove. 

Who  yield  in  all  things  joy  to  thee: 

In  due  obedience  to  thy  word 

We  now  have  wash'd  each  other's 

feet. 

Thy  blest  example,  gracious  Lord, 

To  follow,  we  find  always  meet. 

5  Sure  as  thou   art   the   church's 

Head, 
Sure  as  we  dust  and  ashes  are. 
So  sure  we,  by  thy  blood  once  shed, 
Are  now,  through  grace,  absolv'd 
and  clear: 
Sure  as  thy  cross's  church  remains 

To  the  blind  world  a  spectacle. 
So  sure  in  her  thy  Spirit  reigns, 
And    thou    dost  in   thy   temple 
dwell. 


2  With  us  in  Jesus  to  be  one, 
To  follow  him,  and  him  alone, 

T'  enjoy  his  faithful  shepherd-care, 
And  his  reproach  and  joy  to  share. 

3  O  may  our  Lord,  the  God  of  grace, 
While  you  receive  the  kiss  of  peace, 
Own  you  his  blood-bought  property; 
And  lead,  and  bless  you  constantly. 

4  With  heart  and  hand  you  now  we 

own; 
The  Lord,  to  whom  your  heart  is 

known. 
Cause  your  whole  walk  'mongst  us 

to  be. 
His  joy  and  your  felicity. 

5  The  God  of  peace  you  sanctify, 
With  us  to  yield  him  praise  and  joy; 
That  spirit,  soul,  and  body  may 
Be  blameless,  till  his  perfect  day. 

833.*     T.  22.     (718.) 
(reception  liturgy.  B.) 

THIS  flock  of  Christ  receiveth  thee: 
While  conscious  of  her  poverty, 
She  weepeth  often  contrite  tears, 
W  hen  'fore  her  Saviour  she  appears. 

2  But  yet  she  can  in  truth  rejoice, 
Because  she  hears  the  Shepherd's 

voice, 
And  owns,  that  by  her  Lord  and 

Head, 
She's    gently  govern'd,  train'd  and 

led. 


832.*     T.  22.     (717.) 

(reception  liturgy,  a.) 

IN  Jesus'  name,  by  us  ador'd 
The  church's  Head,  our  gracious 

Lord, 
His  brethren's  congregation  now 
Into  her  fold  receiveth  you; 


.3  While  we  the  kiss  of  peace  impart. 
We  own  thee  one  with  us  in  heart, 
In  Christ,  who  is  the  only  ground 
That  in  one  cov'nant  we  are  found. 

4  Enjoy   then,   with   the   church, 
Christ's  spouse, 

The  privileges  of  his  house; 

And  in  our  joy,  and  grief,  and  care, 

With  us  take  thy  allotted  share. 

5  As  his  redeem'd  from  this  world's 

thrall. 
With  us  make  sure  thy  blessed  call: 
That  when  the  Bridegroom  comes, 

we  may 
Be  found  wise  virgins  in  that  day. 


239 


XXXIII.    The  Servajits  of  Christ, 


834.*     T.  166.     (645.) 

HIGH  on  his  everlasting  throne, 
The  Lord  of  hosts  his  work  sur- 
veys, 
He  marks  the  souls  which  are  his 
own, 
And  smiles  on  his  peculiar  race; 
He  rests  well  pleas'd  their  toil  to  see. 
Beneath  his  easy  yoke  they  move, 
With  all  their  heart  and  strength 
agree 
In  the  sweet  labour  of  his  love. 

2  See,  where  the  servants  of  their 

God, 
A  busy  multitude  appear. 
For  Jesus  day  and  night  employ'd, 
The  ground  for  him  they  toil  to 
clear; 
The  love  of  Christ  their  hearts  con- 
strains. 
And  strengthens  their  unwearied 
hands: 
They  spend  their  blood,  and  sweat, 
and  pains. 
To  cultivate  Immanuel's  lands. 

3  Where'er  these  faithful  lab'rers 

are. 
The  steps  of  industry  we  view. 
They  Satan's  seed  root  up  with  care. 
And  in  its  stead  the  gospel  sow; 
This  seed  they  water  with  theirtears. 
Then  long  for  the  returning  word, 
Happy,  if  all  their  pains  and  cares 
Produce  some  fruit  to  please  their 
Lord. 

4  Jesus  their  work  delighted  sees, 
Their    industry    vouchsafes     to 

crown; 
He  kindly  gives  the  wish'd  increase. 
And  sends  the  promis'd  blessing 
down: 
Then  plenteous    show'rs  of  grace 
bedew 
And  fructify  the  parched  ground. 
The  plants  spring  up,  they  thrive 
and  grow. 
The  earth  looks  fruitful  all  around. 


5  He  prospers  all  his  servants'  toils, 
And  us  his  flock  in  mercy  chose; 

Yea  on  us  undeserved  smiles. 
And   choicest   blessings    he  be- 
stows: 

As  humble  foU'wers  of  the  Lamb, 
We  firmly  to  his  word  adhere. 

Of  him,  amidst  reproach  and  shame, 
With  joy  our  testimony  bear. 

6  Here    many  faithful    souls    are 

found. 
With  genuine  love  to  Christ  en- 
dow'd. 
Led  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  crown'd, 
As  kings  and  priests  to  serve  their 
God; 

Burning  with  zeal,  by  love  divine 
Constrain'd,     themselves     they 
freely  give. 
Their  wealth  and  life  for  Christ  re- 
sign, 
For  him  they  gladly  die  or  live. 

7  What  can  we  offer  thee,  O  Lord? 
How  w^orthily  set  forth  thy  praise] 

Fain  would  we  preach  thy  saving 
word 
And  dying  love  in  ev'ry  place; 
In  thee  believe,  thee  love  and  serve; 
To  thee  our  life,  our  all  we  owe, 
Who  dost  'midst  danger    us    pre- 
serve, 
And  mercies  numberless  bestow. 

8  0  may  our  lives  thy  pow'r  pro- 

claim, 
Thy  grace  for  ev'ry  sinner  free. 
That  thousands  still  may  know  thy 
name. 
Humbly  adore  and  worship  thee; 
Open  a  door,  which  earth  and  hell 
Striving  to  shut,   may  strive  in 
vain; 
Grant   that   thy  word    may  richly 
dwell 
Among   us,    and    our    fruit   re- 
main. 


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835.*     T.  90.     (647.) 

PRAISE  be  to  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  Jesus  in  the  heart  displays, 

That  he  the  num'rous  faithful  host 
Of  blest  departed  witnesses, 

Who  now  in  heav'n  are  perfected. 

To  Christ  by  his  instruction  led. 

2  Christ  crucified  we  own  as  God, 
Though  we  were  scorn'd  by  all 

mankind,  ' 

He  is  our  Motto  most  avow'd; 

To  such  in  spirit  we  are  join'd. 
And  them  as  brethren  gladly  own. 
Who  by  this  Shibboleth  are  known. 

3  He,  who  was  scorned  on  the  tree, 
He,whom  his  nation  still  disown, 

W^ho  marks  with  glorious  infamy 
All    who    are    as  his  foll'wers 
known. 
He  is  the  church's  Lord  and  Head, 
By  whom  we  graciously  are  led. 

4  We  stand  unto  this  very  hour 
In  one  firm  bond  of  peace  and 

love; 
We  are  at  emnity  no  more. 

But  reconcil'd  to  God  a]^ove: 
As  children  we  by  him  are  own'd, 
Since  Christ  for  all  our  sins  aton'd. 

5  All  ye  who  gospel-preachers  are. 
Adhere  to  Jesus  crucified. 

And  watch  with  unremitting  care. 

That  you  in  your  first  love  abide; 
Whoe'er  forsakes  it  can't  but  feel 
A  want  of  apostolic  zeal. 

6  Heralds  of  grace,  would  ye  com- 

mence. 
Of  grace  first  self-experienc'd  be; 
And  by  the  gospel  you  dispense 

Yourselves  be  reconcil'd  and  free: 
When  pardon,  grace  and  life  you 

find. 
Then  publish  it  to  all  mankind. 

7  We  join  the  ransom'd  church  of 

God, 
His  blood-bought,  blood-besprin- 
kled train. 
To  publish  the  good  news  abroad, 


'  That  only  through  the  Lamb  once 

slain 

The  world  may  gain  a  full  release 
From    all    their  sins,  and  endless 

grace.' 

8  Christ's  ransom'd  people  rest  en- 

joy, _ 

Upon  his  arm  they  lean  in  peace; 
To  follow  him  is  their  employ. 

In  this  most  blessed  time  of  grace: 
They  preach  their  Saviour  crucified, 
Determin'd  nought  to  know  beside. 

9  In  life  they  witness  this,  with 

pow'r 
That  strikes  and  fastens  in  the 
heart. 
And  when  this  mortal  period's  o'er, 
And  they  in  peace  to  Christ  de- 
part, 
Their  dying  looks,  serene  and  fair, 
Bear   witness  that  they  christians 
are. 

836.*     T.  582.     (1135.) 

A  MESSENGER  of  peace 

No  higher  pleasure  knows, 
Than  to  direct  the  human  race 
To  flee  to  Jesus'  cross. 
To  Jesus'  healing  Avounds, 
And  precious  cleansing  blood: 
The  source,  whence  life  to  us  re- 
dounds. 
The  fountain  of  all  good. 

2  Servant  of  God,  be  fill'd 
With  Jesus'  love  alone. 

Upon  a  sure  foundation  build. 
On  Christ  the  Corner-stone; 
By  faith  in  him  abide. 
Rejoicing  with  his  saints. 

To  him  with  confidence,  when  tried, 
Make  known  all  thy  complaints. 

3  A  cheerful  life  enjoy, 
A  life  of  faith  in  God, 

An  int'rest,  nothing  can  destroy. 
In  Christ's  atoning  blood; 
Then  though  the  heathen  rage, 
And  devils  envious  roar. 

The  Saviour's  grace  in  ev'ry  age 
Extol  for  evermore. 


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241 


837.    T.90.     (G48.) 
THE  doctrine  of  our  dying  Lord, 
Tlie  faith  he  on  mount  Caiv'ry 
seal'd, 
We  sign,  asserting  ev'ry  word 

Which  in  his  gospel  is  reveal'd, 
As   truth    divine,    and    curs'd   are 

they 
Who  add  thereto  or  take  away. 

2  We  stedfastly  this  truth  maintain, 
That  none  is  righteous,  no  not 

one; 
That  in  the  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 

W'e're  justified  by  faith  alone; 
And  all  who  in  his  name  believe, 
Christ  and   his   righteousness   re- 
ceive. 

3  Our  works  and  merits  we  dis- 

claim, 
Opposing  all  self-righteousness, 
Ev'n  our- best  actions  Vv'e  condemn 

As  ineffectual-,  and  confess, 
Whoe'er  thereon   doth    place   his 

trust. 
And  not  on  Jesus,  will  be  lost. 

4  He  is  our  Master,  Lord  and  God, 
The  fulness  of  the  Three  in  One; 

His  life,  death,  righteousness  and 
blood, 
Our  faith's  foundation  is  alone. 
His  Godhead  and  his  death  shall  be 
Our  theme  to  all  eternity. 

5  On    him  v/e'll    venture    all  we 

have, 
Our  lives,  our  all  to  him  we  owe; 
Npne  else  is  able  us  to  save, 
iVought  but  the  Saviour  will  we 
know; 
This  we  subscribe  with  heart  and 

hand, 
Resolv'd  through  grace  thereby  to 
stand. 

6  This  now  with  heav'n's  resplen- 

dent host 
W^e  echo  thro'  the  church  of  God, 
Among  the  heathen  make  our  boast 
Of  Jesus'  saving  death  and  blood; 
We  loud,  like  many  waters,  join, 
In  showing  forth  his  love  divine. 
Y 


838.*     T.  82.     (1137.) 

PREACHERS  of  the  gospel-word, 
Seek  ye  first  to  know  the  Lord, 
And  to  live  in  the  enjoyment 
Of  his  grace,  then  your  employment 
Rays  of  light  will  shed  abroad 
In  the  family  of  God: 

2  Not  for  your  own  worthiness, 
(All  you  are,  you  are  through  grace) 
But  because  your  Lord  and  Saviour, 
Whose  bless'd  purposes  ne'er  wa- 
ver. 

Is  your  sure  support  and  aid, 
Counsellor  and  friend  in  need. 

3  Leaders,  would  ye  faithful  prove, 
Ev'ry  other  gift  above. 

Of  obedience  be  possessed: 
With  this  duty  unimpressed. 
How  could  ye  at  home  preside? 
How  the  flocks  of  Jesus  guide? 

839,*     T.  22.     (650.) 

SHALL  I,  through  fear  of  feeble 

man. 
The  Spirit's  fire  in  me  restrain? 
Aw'd  by  a  mortal's  frown,  shall  I 
Conceal   the   word   of    God   most 

High? 

2  Shall    I,   to   sooth    th'   unholy 

throng, 
Soften  thy  truth,  and  smooth  my 

tongue? 
To  gain  earth's  gilded  toys,  or  flee 
The  cross  endur'd,  my  God,  by  thee? 

3  No,   fearless   I'll   in   deed   and 

word 
Witness  of  thee,  my  gracious  Lord; 
My  life  and  blood  I  here  present, 
If  for  thy  truth  they  may  be  spent. 

4  For  this  let  men  revile  my  name, 
No  cross  I  shun,  I  fear  no  shame; 

I  no  reproach  nor  sufl''rings  dread, 
Is  Christ  with  me,  I'm  not  afraid. 

5  Give  me  thy  strength,  0  God  of 

pow'r, 
Then  let  winds  blow,  or  thunders 

roar, 
I  need  not  fear  by  sea  or  land, 
For  thou,  my  God,wilt  by  me  stand. 


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840.*     T.  166.     (651.) 

WE  often,  in  our  course  through 
time, 

Have  rugged  roads  to  travel; 
Faith's  fortitude  must  sometimes 
climb. 

And  paths  uneven  level; 
But  Jesus,  through  his  tender  care, 

Which  is  at  all  times  present, 
Revives  the  weary  traveller 

Again  by  ways  more  pleasant. 

2  O  thou,  the  sole  defence  and  aid 
Of  all  the  weak  and  feeble, 

Thou   strong    support  in  time   of 
need. 

And  Saviour  of  thy  people: 
Uphold  us.  Lord,  most  pow'rfully, 

With  thy  divine  assistance. 
And  grant  us  constant  victory 

When  meeting  with  resistance. 

3  We  offer  gladly  unto  thee 
Our  spirit,  soul  and  body; 

We  promise  thee  fidelity 
And  loyalty  most  steady: 

Thou  surely  wilt  thy  cause  main- 
tain, 
Nor  leave  thy  work  unfinish'd; 

Thy  servants  many  conquests  gain, 
Tho'  in  appearance  vanquish'd. 

841.     T.  56.     (654.) 

YE  who  called  :1|:  to  Christ's  ser- 
vice are. 
Join  together  :11:  both  in  work  and 

pray'r; 
Venture  all  on  him  our  Lord, 
W^ho  assures  us  in  his  word. 
That  we're  constant  :|1:  objects  of 
his  care. 

2  Show'rs  of  blessing  :||:  from  the 

Lord  proceed. 
Strength  supplying  :11:  in  the  time 

of  need; 
For  no  servant  of  our  King 
Ever  lacked  any  thing; 
He  will  never  :[]:  break  the  bruised 

reed. 


3  Lord  have  mercy  :||:  on  each  land 
and  place 

Where  thy  servants  :[1:  preach  the 

word  of  peace. 
Life  and  pow'r  on  them  bestow. 
Them  with  needful  strength  endow, 
That  with  boldness  :|1:  they  may 

thee  confess. 

4  May  we  faithful  :||:  in  our  service 

be, 
Truly  careful  :||:  in  our  ministry; 
Keep  us  to  thy  church  fast  bound, 
Li  the  faith  preserve  us  sound. 
Often  weeping   :1|:    grateful   tears 

'fore  thee. 

842.*     T.  14.     (653.) 

LORD  JESUS, who  hast  called  us 

To  magnify  thy  name. 
And  preach  the  doctrine  of  thy  cross 

Amidst  reproach  and  shame; 

2  W^e  thee  entreat  with  one  accord: 
Thy  ministers  prepare 

To  lead  thy  flock,  and  preach  thy 
word. 
With  meekness,  zeal  and  care. 

3  Without  thy  aid  we  nought  can  do. 

But  by  thy  pow'r  we  know. 
Weak  as  we  are,  we're  heroes  too, 
Who  conquer  where  w^e  go. 

843.*     T.583.     (658.) 

SINNERS'    Redeemer,    gracious 

Lamb  of  God, 
We  thy  poor  children,  purchas'd  by 

thy  blood, 
With  gratitude  acknowledge,  that 

we  share 
Thy  boundless  favor  and  protecting 

care. 

2  From  day  to  day  may  we  with 
rapture  feel 

Thy  life,  thy  unction,  and  thy  Spi- 
rit's seal. 

The  pow'rful  drawings  of  thy  love 
and  grace. 

And  zeal  to  serve  thy  cause  with 
faithfulness. 


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243 


3  With  each  of  us  obtain  thy  gra- 
cious aim, 

That  we,  thy  servants,  may  exalt 
thy  name; 

Enabled  by  thy  grace,  may  we  de- 
clare 

The  greatness  of  thy  ransom  ev'ry 
where. 


I 


4  We  feel  our  insufficiency,  to  bear 
The  weighty  charge  committed  to 

our  care; 
To   thee,  who    dost  thy  people's 

cause  defend. 
We   the    concerns   of   thy   whole 

church  commend. 

844.     T.  166.     (649.) 

O  GLORIOUS  Masterof  thy  house, 
Thou  know'st   the    thoughts  of 
ev'ry  breast. 
To  thee  each  servant  gladly  goes. 
Like  Noah's  dove,  for  peace  and 
rest. 
Indeed  the  waters  overflow 

The  world  all  o'er,  and  us  with- 
stand; 
Few  will   our  mind  and   purpose 
know. 
Few  comprehend  thy  blest  com- 
mand. 

2  But  we  can  hope  thy  word  and 

grace 
Will  soften  many  a  heort  of  stone; 
What  means  can  he]p  the  human 
race? 
The  same  which  our  poor  hearts 
have  won. 
Though  carnal  reason  stand  to  faith 
Oppos'd,    the  wounded    consci- 
ence flies 
To  the  blest  doctrine  of  thy  death. 
And  all-atoning  sacrifice. 

3  Thy  pow'rful  presence,  Lord,  dis- 

play, 
Or  else  in  vain  the  sun  we  see; 
Thou  art  our   life,  our  truth,  our 
way. 
We  have  no  comfort,  but  in  thee: 


Vouchsafe  to  us  thy  unction,  Lord, 
Where'er  obedient  to  thy  call 

We  go,  thy  help  to  us  afford. 
And  ever  be  our  All  in  all. 


845.*     T.  58.     (652.) 

REDEEMER  of  mankind,  God  of 

all  grace. 
Pour  fire  and  Spirit  on  thy  witnesses. 
Preaching   thy  salvation,   by  love 

constrained: 
Thus  thousands  more  for  thee  shall 

still  be  gained. 

By  thy  blest  word. 

2  0  may  thy  ransom'd  people  ev'ry 
where 

Of  this  great  truth  for  ever  witness 

bear. 
That  whoe'er  believeth  in  Christ's 

redemption. 
May  find  free  grace,  and  a  complete 

exemption     From  serving  sin. 

3  Our  elders  and  all  other  servants 
bless. 

To  all  their  undertakings  give  suc- 
cess; 

Gracious  Lord,  afford  them  thy  Spi- 
rit's unction, 

That  they  may  faithfully  fulfil  the 
function. 

To  which  they're  call'd. 

4  Grant,  none  amongst  us  may  in- 
active be. 

Enable  us  to  serve  thee  cheerfully, 
Render  thou  successful  each  step 

and  action, 
Which  we  perform.  Lord,  under  thy 

direction.       And  in  thy  name. 

5  Let  more  unto  thy  church  col- 
lected be 

In  ev'ry  q  uarter,  to  yield  joy  to  thee, 
Here,  and  o'er  the  ocean,  in  all  her 

stations; 
And,  O  impart  to  the  most  savage 

nations         Thy  saving  grace! 

846.    T.  22.    (656.) 
BE  present  with  thy  servants.  Lord, 
We  look  to  thee  with  one  accord; 
Refresh  and  strengthen  us  anew, 
And  bless  what  in  thy  name  we  do! 


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2  0  teach  us  all  thy  perfect  will 
To  understand,  and  to  fulfil; 
When   human   insight   fails,   give 

light. 
This  will  direct  our  steps  aright. 

3  The  Lord's  joy  be  our  strength 

and  stay 
In  our  employ  from  day  to  day; 
Our  thoughts  and  our  activity 
Thro'  Jesus'  merits  hallow'd  be. 

847.*     T.146.     (655.) 

LORD,  grant  thy  servants  grace, 

The  needful  gifts  and  unction, 
That  with  due  faithfulness 

They  may  discharge  their  func- 
tion; 
That  all  things  as  they  ought 

May  punctually  be  done; 
And  with  success,  when  wrought, 

Their  work  vouchsafe  to  crown. 

2  We  pray  thee,  bless  them  all. 

And  prosper  their  endeavor, 
In  their  important  call. 

To  serve  thee,  gracious  Saviour; 
Thou  list'nest  to  our  pray'rs. 

And  surely  wilt  uphold 
The  faithful  ministers 

Of  thy  redeemed  fold. 

848.*     T.  26.     (657.) 

MOST  faithful  Lord,  thyself  re- 
veal; 

My  eyes  with  contrite  tears  o'er- 
tiow. 

My  heart  with  gratitude  doth  glow, 

But  adequate  expressions  fail. 

2  Give  me  what  thy  own  mind  de- 

crees. 

And  what  thy  children  must  pos- 
sess. 

If  they  shall  serve  thee  with  suc- 
cess: 

A  neck  which  with  thy  yoke  agrees. 

3  Give  me  a  lowly,  faithful  mind. 
With  patience  and  undaunted ness; 
If  thou  my  poor  endeavors  bless, 
Action  and  rest  may  be  combin'd. 


4  Give  me  an  inly  cheerful  heart, 
Besprinkled  with  thy  blood,  made 

clean: 
0  may  it  in  my  works  be  seen 
That  thou  its  sole  Possessor  art! 

5  Grant  me  to  know  thy  blessed 
ways; 

With  all  both  joy  and  grief  to  share; 

And  lips  thy  mercy  to  declare 

To  all  that  mourning  seek  thy  face. 

849,*     T.  185.     (659.) 

SINCE   our  Saviour  call'd  us  to 
inherit 
Everlasting  happiness. 
And   without   the    unction  of  the 
Spirit 
We  the  way  to  him  can't  trace. 
Grant  us  therefore,  Holy  Ghost,  the 

favor, 
Both  in  doctrine  and  in  our  beha- 
vior 
By  thee  to  be  taught  and  led, 
Till  in  Christ  we're  perfected. 

2  Faithful  Lord,  my  only  joy  and 
pleasure 
Shall  remain,  while  here  I  stay, 
Thee,   my  matchless   Friend   and 
highest  Treasure, 
To  adore,  serve  and  obey; 
Though  I  in  myself  am  weak  and 

feeble. 
Yet  I  trust  thy  grace  will  me  enable, 
By  obedience  to  thy  will 
All  thy  purpose  to  fulfil. 

850.*     T.228.     (660.) 

BODY  and  soul's  at  thy  command, 
And  we  with  gladness  ready  stand 

To  serve  thy  name.  Lord  Jesus! 
Since  thy  blest  Spirit  did  explain 
Unto   our  hearts,  why  thou  wast 
slain. 

Nought  else  on  earth  can  please 
us: 
0  no, — although 
We  are  feeble — and  unstable, 
Thou'rt  our  Treasure, 
And  to  serve  thee  is  our  pleasure! 


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245 


2  Unto  ourselves  no  praise  is  due; 
And  should  we  even  something-  do, 

That  in  thy  sight  were  pleasing, 
To  thee  we  render  all  the  praise, 
Thou  giv'st  thereto  enabling  grace, 

And  grantest  us  thy  blessing: 
Unless — thy  grace 
Sway  our  nature, — ev'ry  creature 
Is  unwilling 
Aught  that's  good  to  be  fulfilling. 

851.*     T.  166.     (661.) 

TAKE  me  into  thy  hands  anew, 

Oat  of  which  none  is  plucked, 
By  which  thy  children  are  brought 
through, 

And  servants  are  conducted: 
Lord  Jesus,  lead  and  bless  thou  me 

In  ev'ry  fu'ture  station, 
That  I  may  serve  thee  faithfully 

Until  my  consummation. 

2  With  mouth  and  hand  I  give  to 
thee 

Myself  as  thy  own  booty, 
T'increase  each  talent  thou  gav'st 
me 

Shall  be  my  pleasant  duty; 
O  let  my  soul  ne'er  moved  be 

From  thee,  my  faitliful  Saviour; 
Both  late  and  earlj  show  to  me 

Thy  mercy  and  thy  favor. 

S52.     T.  39.     (G62.) 

LORD,   grant  us,   though  deeply 

abased  with  shame. 
With  true  christian  courage  to  act 

in  thy  name; 
May  we  in  thy  blessed  work  always 

abound, 
And  may  with  success  all  our  labor 

be  crown'd. 

2  Give  grace,  that  as  brethren  we 

join  hands  in  love. 
Engaging  to  thee  ever  faithful  to 

prove. 
Whene'er  to  thy  service  appointed 

we  stand. 
To  sow,  or  to  reap,  at  thy  call  and 

command. 
Y2 


853.*     T.4.     (1138.) 

0  JESUS,  my  Lord, 

For  ever  ador'd. 
My  Portion,  my  All, 
At  thy  holy  feet  with  abasement  I 
fall. 

2  As  sure  as  I  prove 
Thy  mercy  and  love 

To  me,  thy  poor  child. 
As  sure  as  thou  art  my  Reward  and 
my  Shield, 

3  So  sure  will  I  be 
Devoted  to  thee. 

And  cheerfully  stand. 
Prepared  to  follow  thy  ev'ry  com- 
mand. 

4  Keep  me  through  thy  grace 
So  minded  always. 

That  I  nought  beside 
May  know  but  thee  only,  and  thee 
crucified. 

5  Whene'er  I  survey 

In  stillness,  and  weigh 
The  proofs  of  thy  grace, 
Experienc'd  by  me  in  so  manifold 
ways, 

6  I  then  at  thy  throne 
Adoring  sink  down, 

With  joy  and  deep  shame; 
Thy  love  to  my  grateful  return  hath 
a  claim, 

7  For  ever  be  blest. 
Thou  source  of  true  rest; 

Thanks  be  to  thy  hand, 
Which  led  me,  and  safely  will  lead 
to  the  end. 

8  Now  am  I,  though  dust, 
Thy  property  just, 

With  thee  one  in  heart. 
May  nought  from  thy  love  me,  poor 
sinner,  e'er  part. 

9  Soul,  spirit  and  mind 
To  thee  be  resign'd, 

Thy  throne  there  erect, 
Till  thou  thy  whole  purpose  in  me 
canst  effect. 


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10  Whatever  I  do, 
With  thy  blood  bedew, 

May  ev'ry  thought  be 
Intent  on  enjoying  communion  with 
thee. 

11  Make  me  thine  abode, 
A  temple  of  God, 

A  vessel  of  grace, 
Prepar'd  for  thy  service,  and  form'd 
to  thy  praise. 

12  The  cov'nant  is  made 
With  thee,  as  my  Head; 

Lord,  grant  my  request. 
To  love  and  to  serve  thee,  till  with 
thee  I  rest. 

854,*     T.  97.     (1139.) 
ATTE  ND,Lord  Jesus, to  my  pray'r, 
Unto  thyself  0  draw  me  near; 
Thou   know'st  the  frailty  of  my 

heart. 
Thy  unction  unto  me  impart, 
For  vain  were    all    my  zeal   and 

faithfulness. 
Unless   supported    by   thy   aiding 

grace. 

2  May  I,  in  thy  communion  blest, 
Enjoy  an  undisturbed  rest. 
Make  soul  and  body  thine  abode, 
A  temple  of  the  living  God: 
Thus,  Lord,  for  thy  appearing  may 

I  wait, 
Then  will  my  joy  in  thee  be  quite 

complete. 

855.-*    T.  14.    (1140.) 

0  GRANT  thy  servant,   through 

thy  grace. 
An  understanding  heart, 
Thy  dealings  with  thy  church  to 
trace. 
And  counsel  to  impart. 

2  With  heav'nly  wisdom  me  endow, 

Thy  peace  O  may  I  feel. 
Presence  of  mind  on  me  bestow, 
To  execute  thy  will. 

3  Thus  strengthen^  in  the  inner 

man. 
Supported  by  thy  aid, 

1  shall  thy  gracious  aim  obtain, 
And  in  thy  path  proceed. 


856,    T.9.     (1147.) 

SHEPHERD,    help    thy   chosen 
few. 

Thee  in  truth  to  follow; 
With  thy  blood,  whate'er  we  do. 

Be  thou  pleas'd  to  hallow. 

2  Show  us  daily  more  and  more 
Of  thy  church's  beauty: 

Give  the  impulse  and  the  pow'r 
For  each  sacred  duty. 

3  Thus  shall  we  with  willing  feet 
On  thy  service  venture; 

Thy  hard  labor  makes  all  sweet. 
When  on  toil  we  enter. 


857.*     T.  22.     (663.) 

IN  mercy.  Lord,  this  grace  bestow, 
That  in  thy  service  we  may  do, 
With  gladness  and  a  willing  mind. 
Whatever  is  for  us  assign'd. 

2  Grant  we,  impelled  by  thy  love. 
In  smallest    things    may  faithful 

prove; 
Till  we  depart,  we  wish  to  be, 
Devoted  wholly  unto  thee. 

858.*     T.  155.     (664.) 

FIT  us  for  thy  service.  Lord, 

Each  one  in  thy  congregation, 

In  his  station; 

Set  us  in  th'  appointed  place 

To  thy  praise; 

Make  us  in  thy  service  stable, 

Willing,  lively,  faithful,  able, 

Till  in  thee  we  end  our  race. 

859.*     T.  166.     (665.) 

0  MAY  the  witness-spirit  rest, 

Lord,  on  thy  congregation. 
May  godly  zeal  inspire  each  breast 

To  publish  thy  salvation; 
We  gladly  promise  faithfulness 

To  do  what  we  are  able; 
Sufficient  is  for  us  thy  grace. 

Which  doth  support  the  feeble. 


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860.*     T.  79.     (1141.) 
WITH   gladness  we  will  follow 

thee, 
We  vow  allegiance,  bend  the  knee 

To  thee,  our  Lord  and  Head; 
We'll  venture  freely  ev'ry  thing, 
At   thy   command,   O    Christ   our 
King, 
By  thee  alone  we  will  be  led. 

861.     T.  590.     (1142.) 

O    GLORIOUS     Master    of    thy 
house. 

Thy  chosen  flock's  defence. 
Upon  thee  stay'd,  my  mind  is  kept 

At  ease,  though  in  suspense! 
Most  graciously  I'm  onward  led, 

Beneath  thy  tender  care; 
Thy  arm  prepares  my  way,  thine  eye 

Looks  out  before  me  far. 


862.     T.  146.     (1144.) 
O  BLESS  the  ministry, 

To  which  I  am  appointed, 
'Midst  weakness  may  I  be 

With  pow'r  divine  anointed; 
A  lowly  mind  bestow, 

Obedient,  sway'd  by  grace; 
Give  me  thy  will  to  know, 

Then  will  my  works  thee  praise. 

863.*     T.  97.     (1145.) 
THOU  Master  of  thy  family, 
In  humble  faith  we  look  to  thee; 
Dispose  our  hearts,  thy  blessed  will 
With  resignation  to  fufil; 
Call  forth  thy  servants:  grant  them 

needful  grace. 
And  say  to  each :    '  I   leave  with 

thee  my  peace.' 


864.*     T.  232.     (1148.) 

JESUS,  who  died  upon  the  cross, 
And  shed  his  precious  blood  for  us, 

(To  God  a  pure  oblation!) 
Is  the  bless'd  object  of  our  faith; 
We  show  the  virtue  of  his  death, 

Of  him  we  make  confession: 
0  may  his  love  our  hearts  inspire, 
And  touch  our  lips  with  hallow'd 

fire; 
Led  by  his  Spirit  and  his  grace, 
May  we   set  forth   his   matchless 

praise; 
Thus  will  the  Lord,  his  due  reward, 

Well-pleas'd  regard. 
Receiving  honor  through  our  word. 

865.*     T.  205.     (1143.) 

jLET  thy  presence  go  with  me, 
Saviour,  else  I  dare  not  move; 
With  thy  aid  and  led  by  thee, 

I  will  go,  constrain'd  by  love; 
Serve  thy  cause  with  all  my  might, 
Deeming  ev'ry  burden  light. 
And,  if  favor'd  with  success. 
To  thee  render  all  the  praise. 

866.*     T.  14.     (1149.) 

THE  day  will  come,  when  Jesus 
Christ, 

The  righteous  Judge  declar'd, 
Will  be  his  servants'  crown  of  joy. 

Their  endless,  great  reward. 

2  Meanwhile  they  tread  the  narrow 
path, 

From  worldly  fetters  freed. 
Obedient  to  their  Lord,  in  hope 

They  sow  the  gospel-seed. 


XXXIV.      The  Spread  of  the  Gospel 


867.*     T.  22.     (1150.) 

ALL  is  the  Lord's:    the  spacious 

earth 
Sets  his  creative  wisdom  forth: 
What  man  of.  all  the  human  race 
Is  not  an  object  of  his  grace? 


2    Gladly  we  spend  our   life   and 

blood, 
To  serve  our  Lord,  the  living  God; 
Ourselves    to    Christ    an    off'ring 

give. 
Who  died,  that  we   through   him 

might  live. 


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3  What  true  disciple  e'er  would 

choose, 
At  home  to  follow  selfish  views, 
If,  though  with  hardship  and  with 

pain, 
One  soul  for  Jesus  he  might  gain? 

4  God  sends  you  forth — his  will  he 

done. 
Your  destin'd  race  with   patience 

run. 
To  all  mankind  his  word  declare, 
Christ's      ransom     publish     ev'ry 

where. 

5  But   lay   your   own    foundation 

sure. 
Be  clean  in  heart,  in  spirit  poor. 
Devoted  wholly  to  the  Lord, 
Then  will  he  needful  strength  af- 
ford. 

6  Fall  down  in  faith  beneath  his 

cross, 
Cry:   '  God  be  merciful  to  us!' 
Lord,  let  us  hear  thy  cheering  voice, 
And  ever  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

868.*     T.  590.     (646.) 

IS  this  indeed  our  happy  lot, 

T'  exalt  thee,  Lamb  once  slain! 
Who  art  thou!  who  can  right  de- 
scribe 

Thy  great  and  glorious  name! 
And  who  are  we,  that  we  should 
take 

This  mighty  task  in  hand! 
W"e  helpless  sinners,  base  and  vile, 

Sure  we  must  blushing  stand. 

2  There  hast  thou  us,  most  gra- 

cious King! 

To  thee  our  hearts  are  bound; 
Our  knowledge  yet  extends  not  far, 

O  grant  us  deeper  ground. 
That  each  beholder  may  in  us 

Thy  image  clearly  trace. 
And  in  our  words  and  walk  discern 

That  we  are  led  by  grace. 

3  Thy  mercy.  Lord,  to  us  dispense. 
Thy  blessing  on  us  show'r, 

Lift  up  thy  gracious  countenance 
LTpon  us  evermore; 


0  may  we  fully  know  thy  mind, 
Thy  saving  word  proclaim, 

That  many  heathen  tribes  may  find 
Salvation  in  thy  name. 

4  In  these  our  days  exalt  thy  grace, 
Thy  precious  gospel  spread, 

That  for  the  travail  of  thy  soul. 
Thou  may'st  behold  thy  seed; 

0  may  thy  knowledge  fill  the  earth, 
Increase  the  number  still 

Of  those  who  in  thy  word  believe. 
And  do  thy  holy  will. 

5  Thanks,  Jesus,    for   thy  sacred 

blood. 

That  precious  healing  stream, 
All  without  this  is  cold  and  dead. 

However  good  it  seem; 
That  virtue  is  of  no  avail, 

Which  takes  not  hence  its  rise: 
Thy  blood  Vv^ere  else  of  no  effect. 

That  blood  of  so  great  price. 

6  Lord,  by  thy  Spirit  us  prepare 
To  follow  thy  command; 

To  execute  thy  utmost  aim. 
And  in  thy  presence  stand. 

As  servants  willing  to  be  us'd, 
Who  in  thy  work  delight. 

And  offer  freely  praise  and  pray'r. 
As  incense,  day  and  night. 

7  Hereto  we  cheerful  say  Amen! 
We  have  this  truth  avow'd. 

That  we  in  spirit,  body,  soul. 
Are  bound  to  serve  our  God, 

Who  touch'd,  and  drew,  and  woo'd 
our  hearts. 
And  conquer'd  us  by  love; 

To  him  we  have  engag'd  ourselves, 
0  may  we  faithful  prove! 

SG9.*     T.  166.     {66G.) 

O  LORD,  we  highly  magnify 

And  bless  thy  saving  Jesus-name: 
The  love  that  prompted  thee  to  die 
We  will  to  all  mankind  proclaim; 
Thou    bidst  the   sparks   of   grace 
arise. 
Which   kindle  many   a  lifeless 
heart; 
Thou    hear'st   the  needy   sinner's 
cries. 
And  pardon  freely  dost  impart. 


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2  If  we  are  to  thy  cause  but  true, 

Upright,  obedient  to  thy  will. 
Enabling  grace  thou  wilt  bestow, 

Th)'^  thoughts  of  peace  in  us  fulfil. 
In  all   things   we   may   trust  thy 
grace, 

And  rest  on  thy  almighty  arm; 
Keep  thou  our   souls   in   constant 
peace. 

And  shelter  us  from  ev'ry  harm. 

870.*     T.  22.     (667.) 

IN  our  short  warfare  here  below, 
May  our  experience  daily  show, 
That  in  our  weakness,  through  thy 

aid. 
Thy  strength  divine  is  perfected. 

2  Without  thy  blessing  how  could 

we 
Be  servants  pleasing  unto  thee? 
But  we  can  by  experience  sing, 
Thy  word  hath  pow'r  and  fruit  doth 

bring. 

3  Ah,  could  we  preach  in  ev'ry  place 
Our  Saviour's  boundless  love  and 

grace. 
That   thousands   who    are  yet  en- 

slav'd. 
Might    in    these    gospel-times    be 

sav'd ! 

4  There's  but  a  small   beginnino- 

made. 

The  earth  is  still  o'ercast  with 
shade: 

Break  forth,  thou  Sun  of  righteous- 
ness. 

And  spread  thy  all-enliv'ning  rays! 

5  Whene'er  we  to  mankind  pro- 

claim 
Thy  dying  love  and  precious  name, 
Support    thy    servants'    weakness. 

Lord, 
By    thy    blest    Spirit,    grace    and 

word. 

6  Lord  of  the  harvest!  lab'rers  send, 
Who  willing  are  their  lives  to  spend 
In  scorching  heat  and  chilling  cold, 
To  bring  the  heathen  to  thy  fold. 


7  When  all  our  labor  here  is  o'er, 
And  when  our  light  shall  burn  no 

more. 
When  our  endeavors  have  an  end, 
Then  let  our  souls  to  thee  ascend. 

871.*     T.  114.     (668.) 

THOU  Saviour  of  the  world,  great 

Mediator, 
0  may'st  thou  for  the  travail  of  thy 

soul 
Behold  thy  seed  extend  from  pole 

to  pole: 
Thy  boundless  mercy  show  to  ev'ry 

creature; 
With  old  and  young  thy  gracious 

aim  obtain; 
Thy  pray'rs  and  tears  can  never 

plead  in  vain. 

2  Thy  glorious  gospel  spread 
through  ev'ry  nation. 

Give  us  an  open  door,  thy  saving" 
name 

In  the  most  distant  regions  to  pro- 
claim. 

With  pow'r  and  with  the  Spirit's 
demonstration; 

And  grant  us  joyfully  to  feed  by 
faith 

In  peace  upon  the  merits  of  thy 
death. 

872.     T.  74.     (669.) 

THINK  on  our  brethren.  Lord, 

Who  preach  the  gospel-word 

In  spirit  free  and  bold. 

In  hunger,  heat,  and  cold; 

Thou  art  their  Strength  and  Shield, 

Help  them  to  win  the  field. 

2  Give  us  an  open  door, 
And  spirit,  grace  and  pow'r, 
To  tell  what  thou  hast  done 
For  mankind  to  atone. 
That  thus  in  ev'ry  place 
We  may  declare  thy  grace. 

3  0  Lord,  before  us  go; 
To  ev'ry  sinner  show 
What  need  he  hath  of  thee, 
And  then  most  pow'rfully 
Convince  each  human  heart. 
That  thou  our  Saviour  art. 


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4  O  let  thy  strength  and  might 
Subdue  the  en'my's  spite: 
Our  weakness  well  thou  know'st, 
Of  nothing  we  can  boast, 
But  that  w^e  trust  thy  word, 
And  know,  thou  art  our  Lord! 

5  Our  weak  endeavors  bless, 
And  crown  them  with  success. 
Thou  Workman  great  and  wise! 
Who  shall  thy  work  despise? 
A  tool  that's  us'd  by  thee 
Can  wonders  do,  we  see. 

S73.*     T.  97.     (G70.  1119.) 

THE  Lord  himself  gave  forth  the 

word. 
We  preach  most  gladly  Christ  the 

Lord; 
May   thousands,   Lord,   thy  voice 

obey. 
And  turn  to  thee  without  delay; 
To  those   who   hear   us   grant   an 

op-3n  ear. 
And  when  we  point   thee  out,  do 

thou  appear. 

2  'Tis  the  desire  of  all  our  hearts, 
That,  in  the  earth's  remotest  parts, 
The  love  of  God  to  all  mankind 
Be    preach'd  to  heathen  base  and 

blind; 
For  Jesus  saves  from  sin  all  who 

believe, 
And  th'  offer'd  pardon  in  his  blood 

receive. 

3  Thanks,  adoration,  glory,  praise. 
To  Christ  we  render  for  his  grace, 
With  ev'ry  breath  may  we  proclaim 
His  goodness,  and  extol  his  name; 
O  Lord,  thy  knowledge  spread  both 

far  and  near. 
May  all  in  thy  redemption  have  a 
share. 


And  thousands  who  through  Jesus 
find  release. 

2  We  see  in  hearts  as  cold  as  ice 
The  Sun  of  righteousness  arise, 
And  that  his  all-enliv'ning  rays 
Of  Satan's    slaves  makes  sons  of 

grace, 
Who  are  increasing  daily  more  and 

more. 
And  w^ho  the  Lamb  once  slain  with 

us  adore. 

3  Great  is  the  harvest,  truly  great, 
Saviour  of  all !  we  thee  entreat, 
To  send  forth  lab'rers,  who  with  joy 
Of  thy  atonement  testify. 
And   to    prepare    still    many   wit- 
nesses, 

Who    from    experience    may   pro- 
claim thy  grace. 

875.*     T.  22.     (672.) 
LORD,  at  thy  feet  amaz'd  we  sink, 
When  on  thy  wondrous  grace  we 

think, 
Which  now  so  strikingly  appears: 
The  glory  of  this  vale  of  tears. 

2  The  gospel  in  these  blessed  days, 
Throughout   the   earth    its   beams 

displays; 
Nations,  that  never  heard  of  thee, 
Thy  great  salvation  shout  to  see. 

3  That  mystery  from  ages  seal'd, 
God,  by  his  Spirit,  hath  reveal'd, 
That  heav'nly  thrones  and  pow'rs 

might  know 
God's   wisdom  by  the  church  be- 
low. 

4  Though  hated,  though  despis'd 
and  mean, 

Yet  while  we  on  thy  mercy  lean, 
Let  nations  rage,  let  devils  roar, 
W^e  will  confess  thee  evermore. 


874.     T.  97.     (671.) 

.AS 'twas  of  old,  we  now  may  trace, 
In  these  most  blessed  times  of  grace, 
How  the  reviving  gospel-sound 
Of  blood-bought  grace  is  spreading 

round; 
We  see  with  joy  the  work  of  God 

increase, 


876.*    T.  121.     (673.) 
YE  people  of  the  Lord, 
Be  still,  and  trust  his  word: 

Bring  your  supplications 
'Fore  him  with  one  accord. 

That  many  heathen  nations 
May  his  word  receive. 
And  in  him  believe.  :||: 


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2  O  might  we  clearly  trace, 
In  these  blest  times  of  grace, 

'Mongst  the  Brethren's  people 
In  each  a  willingness 

To  be  the  Lord's  disciple, 
To  spend  life  and  blood 
In  the  cause  of  God.  :[|: 

877.*     T.  206.     (674.) 

LET  the  world  hear!  :I|: 

God's  Son  and  Heir, 

Who  to  us  came. 

And  bore  :\\:  our  sin  and  shame. 

Who  liv'd  among  his  own  :||: 

Unknown, 

Despis'd  and  mean, — and  then  was 

slain, 
The  ransom  HE  :|1: 
For  all  the  world  and  me.  :[1: 

2  Hereby  we  stand,  :||: 

W"ith  life  in  hand, 

Us  help  afford 

To  bear  :||:  this  w^itness,  Lord: 

That  thousands  may  embrace  :|1: 

Thy  grace: 

We  will  diifuse — the  gospel-news 

In  ev'ry  land;  :||: 

The  Lord  will  by  us  stand.  :1|: 

878.     T.  22L 
THE    springs    of  salvation    from 

Christ  the  rock  bursting. 
And  flowing  thro'  the  wilderness, 
Refresh    and    enliven  his  heritage 

thirsting. 
Abundant    are    the    show'rs    of 

grace. 
As  rain  overstreaming  the  parched 

ground, 
With  plenty  now  teeming,  spreads 

verdure  round. 
The  promised  blessing  its  influence 

diff'uses, 
And  fruit,  to  the  husbandman  grate- 
ful, produces. 

2  'I'll  bless  thee  and  thou  shalt  be 
set  for  a  blessing,' 
Thus    saith   the    Lord,    '  to    all 
around;' 
0  may  we  in  grace  and  in  number 
increasing, 
In  faith  which  works  by  love 
abound: 


Upon  thy  grace  founded  immov- 
ably. 

And  rooted  and  grounded  in  love 
to  thee. 

Thus  shall  we  in  doctrine,  in  word, 
and  behavior, 

To  others  of  life  unto  life  prove  a 
savor. 

879.*     T.  583.     (1165.  675.) 

THE  earth's  the  Lord's!  to  culti- 
vate the  land, 

And  sow  the  gospel-seed  we  ready 
stand; 

In  hope,  that  for  his  travail  Christ 
may  see 

A  rich  reward,  and  reap  abun- 
dantly. 

2  0  Lord,  command  us  what  we 

are  to  do. 

Where  thou  wilt  call  us  we  desire 
to  go. 

Because  thy  orders  do  imply  suc- 
cess. 

To  break  through  roads  we  else 
could  never  pass. 

3  May   many    wild    uncultivated 

parts. 
Where    Satan   bears    the  sway  in 

heathen's  hearts, 
Bear    fruit   abundantly  to  thee,  O 

Lord, 
And  thousands  be  converted  by  thy 

word. 

HSO.*     T.  205.     (1152.) 
WOULDthe  world  ourpassportsee. 

By  which  we  free  entrance  gain. 
Or  ask  our  authority. 

We  reply:  'the  Lamb  was  slain!' 
This  is  ev'ry  where  our  boast. 
He  that  higher  soars  is  lost; 
For  that  pow'rful  word  we  raise, 
Christ,  to  thee  eternal  praise. 
2  Ev'ry  where  with  shoutings  loud. 

Shouts, that  shake  the  gates  of  hell, 
Thy  anointed  witness  cloud 

Of  thy  great  redemption  tell; 
Are  our  door-posts,  Lamb  of  God, 
Sprinkled  with  atoning  blood, 
By  its  virtue  we  shallbe 
From  the  dread  destroyer  free. 


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881.*     T.  136.     (1153.) 

GOD'S  boundless  grace 
Preserves  each  faithful  servant: 
All  share  his  aid,  in  cold  and  heat 
most  fervent, 
'Midst  ice  and  rocks, 
Or  on  the  stormy  seas, 
Are  soul  and  body  under  his  direc- 
tion: 
The  shadow  of  liis  wings  affords 
complete  protection; 
The  Lord  will  be  about  our  ways, 
O  boundless  grace! 

2  Our  life,  our  death. 
Be  to  thy  joy  and  honor, 
Who  art  of  life,  and  each  good  gift 
the  donor; 
We  say.  Amen! 
Thou  Author  of  our  faith, 
Thy  name  be  glorified  in  our  beha- 
vior. 
Whether  our  pilgrimage  be  rough 

or  smooth,  dear  Saviour; 
Be  thoii  our  strength,  while  we  have 
breath. 
Our  life  in  death. 


882.*    T.  221.     (679.) 

WITH  fire  and  with  spirit  endow'd 

ev'ry  moment. 
Ye  ministers  of  Christ  confest. 
Go  forth,  and  proclaim  5'^e  the  word 

of  atonement 
Both  far  and  near,  and  when  op- 

prest 
By  hardships  and  trials,  be  bold  in 

God, 
And  gladly  for  him  spend  your  life 

and  blood. 
'Midst  tempests  and  billows,  and 

through  deserts  go. 
The   seed    of  the    a-ospel  'monffst 

heathen  to  sow. 

883.*     T.205.     (1154.) 

GROUNDED  on  th'  eternal  Rock 
Jesus  Christ,  his  church's  stay, 

Strong  and  firm  'midst  ev'ry  shock. 
Humble,  b'Jt  without  dismay; 

Such  the  pilgrim,  who  in  faith 

Safely  walks  the  narrow  path: 


He  proceeds  from  grace  to  grace, 
Till  Avith  joy  he  ends  his  race. 

2  More  and  more  our  joys  increase, 
As  we  humbly  travel  on, 

Jesus  gives  abundant  grace, 

While  we  lean  on  him  alone; 
Through  the  virtue  of  his  blood, 
Source  of  life  and  ev'ry  good, 
We  preserve  a  cheerful  mind. 
His  bless'd  will  to  do  inclin'd. 

3  Then  we  suit  ourselves  to  those. 
Who  with  us  yoke-fellows  are, 

Glad  to  soften  all  their  woes. 

Glad  their  ev'ry  joy  to  share; 
If  to  Christ  the  Vine  we  cleave, 
Daily  strength  from  him  receive, 
Thro'  his  pow'r  we  shall  produce 
Goodly  fruit,  matur'd  for  use. 

884.*    T.  582.     (1156.) 

AMBASSADORS  of  Christ, 
Know  ye  the  way  you  go] 

It  is  a  path  not  strew'd  with  flow'rs. 
But  yielding  thorns  and  wo; 
All  who  Christ  crucified 
Their  only  Saviour  own. 

Meet  oftentimes  with  treatmentbase. 
Unto  their  Master  shown. 

2  Only  against  offence 
With  circumspection  guard; 

By  craft  or  force,  in  ev'ry  place 
The  fiend  is  striving  hard 
God's  work  to  overthrow. 
That  in  the  trying  hour. 

The  servants  of  the  Lord  may  fall. 
Bereft  of  faith  and  pow'r. 

3  But  see,  the  fields  are  white. 
Go  therefore,  lab'rers,  go. 

The  Lord  leads  on  to  victory. 

His  pow'r  and  grace  ye  know; 

Christ,  whom  we  Saviour  call, 

Of  all  is  sov'reign  Lord, 
He  is  the  Captain  of  the  host. 

We  conquer  through  his  word. 

885.     T.  11.     (1158.) 

BRETHREN,  what  do  you  desire? 
After  what  do  you  aspire? 
Whither  do  your  labors  tend? — 
To    preach    Christ,    the    sinners' 
Friend. 


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2  Seems  this  subject  ever  new? 
Can  you  give  it  praises  due? 
Ne'er  be  weary  to  proclaim 
Jesus'  lovely,  saving  name. 

3  Never,  never  will  we  cease 
To  proclaim  the  news  of  peace, 
Never,  till  our  latest  breath; 
Fervent,  faithful  unto  death. 

886.*     T.  79.     (677.) 

GO,  witness  of  the  sufF'ring 
Of  Christ,  who  as  our  off'ring 

Our  guilt  and  curse  did  bear; 
Proclaim  his  great  salvation 
To  many  a  heathen  nation. 

And    spread  his  gospel  far  and 
near. 

887.*    T.  205.     (1161.) 

WARRIOR,  on  thy  station  stand. 

Faithful  to  thy  Saviour's  call. 
With  the  shield  of  faith  in  hand, 
Fearless,  let  what  may  befall; 
Nothing  fill  thee  with  dismay, 
Hunger,  toil,  or  length  of  way; 
In  the  strength  of  Jesus  boast, 
Never,  never  quit  thy  post. 

888.*     T.  185.     (1162.) 

WHAT  affords  the  christian  war- 
rior vigor, 
Who  climbs   rocks,  or  sinks  in 
sands, 

Braving  now  of  northern  storms  the 
rigor, 
Scorched  then  in  southern  lands'? 

Here  no  care  avails,  no  circumspec- 
tion. 

But  depending  on  his  Lord's  pro- 
tection. 

In  his  heav'nly  armour  clad. 

He  moves  on,  serene  and  glad. 


889.    T.  14. 

HOW  are  thy  servants  blest. 

Lord! 

How  sure  is  their  defence! 

Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 

Their  shield  Omnipotence. 

Z 


0 


2  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  re- 
mote, 

Supported  by  thy  care, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass 
unhurt. 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  Thy  mercy  sweetens  every  soil, 
Makes  every  region  please, 

Where  on  the  mountains  they  pro- 
claim 
Thy  reign,  0  Prince  of  Peace! 

4  The  love  of  Christ  constraining 
them. 

They  plant  sweet  Sharon's  rose 
Successfully,  on  icy  plains. 
And  in  eternal  snows. 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears  and 
deaths. 

Thy  goodness  they  adore; 
And  praise   thee   for  thy  mercies 
past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

890.*    T.  161.     (1159.) 

URG'D  by  love,  on  ev'ry  station, 

To  the  fallen  human  race 
W"e  will  publish  Christ's  salvation, 
And    declare    his    blood-bought 
grace: 
To  display  him — and  pourtray  him 
In  his  suff'ring  form  and  beauty. 
Be  our  aim  and  pleasing  duty. 

891.*     T.  155.     (1168.) 

0  WHAT  songs  in  highest  strain 

Will  the  ransom'd  sing  in  heaven, 

With  thanksgiving. 

To  him  who  brought  us  to  God 

By  his  blood. 

When  of  ev'ry  tongue  and  nation, 

There  will  be  with  exultation 

But  one  flock  and  Shepherd  known. 

2  Amen,  Jesus'  words  are  true, 

Surely  he  his  gracious  promise 

Will  accomplish; 

Ye  his  servants,  ready  stand, 

In  each  land. 

Yea  in  the  most  distant  places, 

Till  he  comes,  to  sound  his  praises, 

And  make  known  his  saving-  name. 


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892.    T.590.     (680.) 

LORD,  to  thy  people  aid  dispense, 

Their  Shield  and  Portion  be. 
And  let  their  lives  the  world  con- 
vince 

That  they  belong  to  thee: 
Extend  thy  help  to  distant  parts, 

Thy  servants  send  to  call, 
Reveal  thy  grace  to  heathens'  hearts 

Thy  grace  extend  to  all. 

893.     T.22. 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy; 

Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 
He  can  create  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sov'reign  pow'r,  without  our 

aid. 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us 
men; 
And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we 
stray'd. 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  Enter  his   gates   with  thankful 

songs. 
And   in   his    courts  your  voices 

raise; 
Let  earth  with  her    ten   thousand 

tongues, 
Sound   forth,  O  gracious   Lord, 

thy  praise. 

4  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  com- 

mand. 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  shall  stand. 
When  fleeting  years  shall  cease 
to  move. 


894.    T.  195.     (68L) 

LORD  God,  our  Salvation! 

Let  thy  grace  and  favor 

Rest  upon  thy  church  for  ever: 

Jesus,  thee  to  follow 

Be  our  blessed  function; 

Grant  us  all  thy  Spirit's  unction, 

To  declare — every  where 

The  complete  salvation, 

Purchas'd  by  thy  passion. 


895.    T.22. 

JESUS,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art 

found. 
And  ev'ry  place  is  hallow'd  ground. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  con- 
fin'd, 

Inhabitest  the  humble  mind; 

Such  ever  bring   thee  where  they 

come. 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3  Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew; 
Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

4  Here  may  we  prove  the  pow'r  of 
pray'r. 

To  strengthen  faith,  and   sweeten 

care; 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise. 
And  bring  thy  cross  before  our  eyes. 

5  Behold,  at  thy  commanding  word, 
We    stretch    the   curtain   and   the 

cord:* 
0   rend    the    heavens,   and    come 

down. 
And    make   each  rebel   heart  thy 

own! 

896.     T.22. 
WITH  joy  we  hasten  to  the  place 
Where   we   our   Saviour   oft  have 

met. 
And  while  we  feast  upon  his  grace, 
Our  burdens  and  our  griefs  forget. 

2  Though  pinch'd  with  poverty  at 
home, 

Or  with  affliction  daily  fed. 
It  makes  amends,  if  we  can  come 
To  God's  own  house  for  heav'nly 
bread! 

3  We  thank  thee  for  thy  day,  0 

Lord: 
Here   we   thy  promis'd   presence 

seek; 
Open   thine   hand,  with  blessings 

stor'd. 
And  give  us  manna  for  the  week. 

*  Isaiah  liv.  2. 


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255 


897.    T.  11. 


JESUS  is  become  at  length 
My  salvation  and  my  strength; 
And  his  praises  shall  prolong, 
While  I  live,  my  pleasant  song. 

2  Praise    ye,   then,   his    glorious 

name, 
Publish  his  exalted  fame! 
Still  his  worth  your  praise  exceeds, 
Excellent  are  all  his  deeds. 

3  Raise  again  the  joyful  sound. 
Let  the  nations  spread  it  round; 
Zion,  sing,  thy  Monarch  see! 
God  the  Saviour  dwells  in  thee. 

898.  T.  14. 

ZION,  where  God  records  his  name, 

In  our  esteem  is  dear; 
Tasting  his  goodness,  we  exclaim: 

'  'Tis  good  to  sojourn  here!' 

2  We  see  his  beauty,  and  admire 
The  glories  of  his  house; 

Into  his  will  we  here  inquire, 
And  here  we  pay  our  vows. 

3  Now,  Saviour,  bless  us  from  on 

high. 
Infuse  thy  love  and  fear; 
And  let  our  lives  exemplify 
The  precious  truths  we  hear. 

4  And  as  successively  we  quit 
This  mortal,  dying  frame. 

May  others  here  before  thee  meet 
To  bless  thy  holy  name. 

899.  T.  11. 

SHEPHERD  of  thy  blood-bought 

sheep! 
Teach  the  stony  heart  to  weep; 
Let  the  blind  have  eyes  to  see. 
See  themselves  and  look  on  thee. 

2  Let  the  minds  of  all  our  youth 
Feel  the  force  of  sacred  truth; 
While  the  gospel-call  they  hear. 
May  they  learn  to  love  and  fear. 

3  Show  them  what  their  ways  have 

been. 
Show  them  the  desert  of  sin; 
Then  thy  dying  love  reveal. 
This  shall  melt  a  heart  of  steel. 


4  Where  thou  hast  thy  work  begun, 
Give  new  strength  the  race  to  run; 
Scatter  darkness,  doubts,  and  fears, 
Wipe  away  the  mourner's  tears. 

5  Bless  us  all,  both  old  and  young; 
Call  forth  praise  from  ev'ry  tongue; 
Let  the  whole  assembly  prove 
Thy  rich  grace  and  dying  love. 

900.*    T.  90.     (676.) 

CHRIST   Jesus  is  that  precious 

grain, 
Which   fell   into   the   ground   and 

died; 
Now  since  he  for   our  sins  was 

slain. 
He  doth  no  more  alone  abide. 
But,  for  the  travail  of  his  soul. 
His  seed  appears  from  pole  to  pole. 

T.  22. 


FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the 

skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  ev'ry  land,  by  ev'ry  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies.  Lord! 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore 

to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


902.    T.  585. 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  bless- 
ings 
Fill    our   hearts    with  joy   and 
peace; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace: 
O  refresh  us,  :||: 
Trav'lling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound; 

May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound; 

King  of  Glory!  :I|: 
Sway  thy  sceptre  all  around. 


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XXXV.    Holy  Baptism. 


903.    T.58.     (719.) 

WHEN   we  baptize   a   sinner  in 

Christ's  death, 
Then   is   the  blood  and  water  his 

true  bath: 
Not    with    water    only    came    the 

Lord  Jesus: 
He    came    with    water    and    with 

blood  to  bless  us. 

Praise  be  to  God! 

2  The  water  is  in  baptism  seen  by- 

eyes; 

On  Jesus'  blood  not  seen  our  faith 
relies; 

We  are  well  persuaded  this  foun- 
tain cleanseth 

Polluted    sinners,  and    true   grace 
dispenseth 

To  live  to  him. 

3  This  precious   blood   is   full    of 

energy, 

It  washes  clean,  and    cures  effec- 
tually; 

And  the  Holy  Spirit,  unto  us  ten- 
der'd, 

Bears  witness  pow'rfully  that  we 
are  render'd 

Children  of  God. 

4  0  come  then,  Father,  Son,  and 

Holy  Ghost! 

While  we  of  Jesus'  bitter  passion 
boast; 

Wliile  on  him  relying,  we  are  bap- 
tizing 

This  sinner  in  Christ's  death,  that 
he  be  rising 

With  Jesus  too. 

5  Besprinkle  him,  O  Jesus,  Son  of 

God, 

Now  with  thy  precious  all-atoning 
blood; 

Cleanse  both  soul  and  body  from 
all  pollution. 

And  grant  to  him  the  seal  of  abso- 
lution, 

Thy  peace  divine. 


904.  T.  590.     (720.) 

HEAV'N'S    kingdom    none  shall 
enter  in 

But  he  who  is  a  child: 
Therefore  are  children  by  our  God 

Heirs  of  his  kingdom  styl'd. 
Is  heaven  theirs  ]    none  shall  for- 
bid 

A  child  to  come  to  him; 
W^ho  shall  forbid  the  water-flood 

A  babe  to  overstream] 

2  O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Be  present  with  us  here: 
We  trust  in  Jesus'  saving  name, 

To  us  his  words  are  dear. 
We  now  baptize  a  little  child 

Into  the  Saviour's  death; 
'Tis  his  command,  and  we  perform 

This  solemn  act  in  faith. 

905.  T.  590.     (721.) 

LORD  Jesus,  from  thy  pierced  side 

Both  blood  and  water  stream'd, 
A  cleansing  laver  to  provide 

For  man,  from  sin  redeem'd; 
Thou  saidst,  '  Preach  pardon  to  the 
lost. 

Baptize  them  in  the  name 
Of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost;' 

We  now  will  do  the  same. 

2  Be  present  with  us.  Lord  our  God! 

Though  water  fails  from  sin 
To  cleanse,  yet  thy  atoning  blood 

Can  wash  this  infant  clean: 
Accept  this  child  we  now  baptize 

And  here  present  to  thee; 
His  soul  be  precious  in  thine  eyes. 

Now  and  eternally! 

906.  T.  22.     (722.) 

BURIED    in    baptism    with    our 

Lord, 
We  rise  with  him,  to  life  restor'd: 
Not  the  bare  life  in  Adam  lost, 
But  richer  far,  for  more  it  cost. 


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257 


2  Christ  by  his  blood  aton'd  for  sin, 
This  precious  blood  can  wash  us 

clean, 
And  he  arrays  us  in  the  dress 
Of  his  unspotted  righteousness. 

907.  T.  582.     (723.) 
OUR  baptism  first  declares 

That  we  must  cleansed  be, 
Then  shows  that  Christ  to  all  God's 
heirs 
Dispenseth  purity. 

2  Water  the  body  laves; 
And,  if  'tis  done  by  faith. 

The  blood  of  Jesus  surely  saves 
The  sinful  soul  from  death. 

3  Baptiz'd  into  his  death, 
We  rise  to -life  divine; 

The  Holy  Spirit  works  the  faith. 
And  water  is  the  sign. 

908.  T,  14.     (724.) 

FATHER  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord! 

(In  him  our  Father  too) 
O  bless,  we  pray  with  one  accord. 

The  work  we  have  to  do. 

2  Jesus!  as  water  well  applied 
Will  make  the  body  clean; 

So  in  the  fountain  of  thy  side 
Wash  thou  this  soul  from  sin. 

3  O  Holy  Ghost!  with  pow'r  apply 
The  Saviour's  cleansing  blood; 

Own  thou  this  babe,  and  testify: 
'  This  is  a  child  of  God.' 

909.  T.  39.     (725.) 
THOU  who  in  the  days  of  thy  flesh 

didst  receive 
The  children,   and    to    them    thy 

blessing  didst  give, 
Most  gracious  Redeemer,  thy  favor 

bestow 
On  him  we  present  thee,  we  pray, 

bless  him  now. 

2  Receive  him,  O  Christ,  as  a  lamb 
thou  hadst  lost. 

And  think  what  a  price  his  redemp- 
tion hath  cost! 

Thy  name  on  his  forehead,  thy  seal 
on  his  breast, 

Be  by   thee,    our    Shepherd    and 
Bishop,  impress'd. 
Z2 


3  Vouchsafe  to  be  present,  thou 
Father  ador'd;  ► 

And  thou  our  Redeemer,  and  mer- 
ciful Lord; 

0  Holy  Ghost,  come  with  thy  unc- 
tion and  fire. 

And  all  with  thy  love  and  salva- 
tion inspire. 

910.*    T.20I. 

THE  eye  sees  water,  nothing  more, 

As  it  is  pour'd  out  by  men, 
But  faith  alone  conceives  the  pow'r 

Of  Jesus' blood  to  make  us  clean: 
Faith  sees  it  as  a  cleansing  flood. 

Which  overstreams  the  soul  with 
grace. 
Heals  ev'ry  wound  and  makes  all 
good. 

That  Adam  brought  on  us  his  race, 
And  all  thatwe  ourselves  have  done. 

911.     T.  22.     (726.) 

0  BLEST  Redeemer!  in  thy  side 
Upon  the  cross  was  made  a  wound, 

The  fount  in  which  we're  purified, 
Wherein    our   sin  and  guilt  are 
drown'd. 

2  Water  and  blood  in  streams  ran 

hence, 
And  on  the  earth  were  freely  spilt; 
Water  to  sanctify  and  cleanse; 
Blood  to  atone  for  heinous  guilt. 

3  This  wondrous  grace  to  place  in 

view. 
Baptismal  waters  were  design'd, 
In  v/hich  thou,  Lord,  wast  buried 

too. 
To  thy  great  Father's  will  re- 

sigfn'd. 

4  Thus  penitents  who  die  to  sin, 
With  thee  are  buried  in  thy  grave. 

Thus  quicken'd  to  a  life  divine. 
Their  souls  a  resurrection  have. 

5  And  though  their  bodies  turn  to 

dust. 
This  holy  symbol  doth  assure. 
The  resurrection  of  the  just 

Shall   render  them   once  bright 
and  pure. 


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HOLY 


912.     T.  582.     (727.) 

COME,  lowly  souls,  that  mourn, 
Depress'd  with  grief  and  shame, 

Wash  in  your  Saviour's  cleansing 
blood. 
And  call  upon  his  name. 

2  Rejoice,  ye  contrite  hearts, 
The  blood  which  Jesus  spilt. 

While  we  with  water  you  baptize. 
Will  wash  away  your  guilt. 

3  While  with  repenting  tears 
Your  sins  you  now  deplore, 

Christ    with    his   blood   will   blot 
them  out. 
Remember  them  no  more. 


4  Ye  who  in  Christ  believe, 
And  to  his  sceptre  bow. 

Sing   your    Redeemer's  love  and 
tell 
What  he  hath  done  for  you. 

5  Unspotted  robes  you  wear. 
Your  sighs  to  songs  are  turn'd: 

Garments    of   praise    adorn    you 
now, 
Who  late  in  ashes  mourn'd. 

6  Ye  with  your  Lord  are  ris'n; 
Aspire  to  things  above, 

Mansions  for  you  your  Lord  pre- 
pares. 
In  realms  of  light  and  love. 


XXXVI.      The  Holy  Communion. 


913.*     T.  599.    (118L) 
LORD  Jesus,  who  before  thy  pas- 
sion, 
Distress'd  and  sorrowful  to  death, 
To  us  the  fruits  of  thy  oblation 

In  th}^  last  supper  didst  bequeath, 
Accept  our  praise,  thou  bounteous 

.  Giver 
Of  life  to  ev'ry  true  believer. 

2  As  oft  as  we  enjoy  this  blessing. 
Each  sacred  token  doth  declare 

Thy  dying  love,  all  thoughts  sur- 
passing, 
And  while  we  thee  in  mem'ry  bear, 
At  each  returning  celebration. 
We  show  thy  death  for  our  salva- 
tion. 

3  Assurance  of  our  pardon  sealed 
Is  in  this  sacrament  renew'd, 

The  soul  with  peace  and  joy  is  filled. 

With  thy  atoning  blood  bedew'd. 

This     from     unrighteousness     us 

cleanseth. 
And  life  abundantly  dispenseth. 

4  That  bond  of  love,  that  mystic 

union. 
By  which   to  thee,   our  Head, 
we're  join'd, 


Is  closer  drawn  at  each   commu- 
nion. 
By  love    inspir'd  we  know  thy 
mind. 

And  feeding  on  thy  death  and  me- 
rit 

Are  render'd  one  with  thee  in  spi- 
rit. 

5  Lord,  by  thy   flesh  the  soul  is 

nourish'd. 
When  faint,  thy  blood  doth  us  re- 
vive. 
And    while    our   faith  thereby   is 
cherish'd, 
To  serve  thee  and  thy  house  we 
strive; 
We,  by  this  food  invigorated, 
Are  to  good  works  anew  created. 

6  While  thus  thou  feed'st  the  poor 

and  needy, 
Life  from  thy  death  pervades  the 
whole: 
And  the  true  members  of  thy  body 
In  thee,  their  Head,  one  heart 
and  soul. 
For  whom  one  bread  and  cup  suf- 
ficed. 
Into  one  spirit  are  baptized. 


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7  Thy  flesh  to  us  a  pledge  is  given, 
That  ev'n  our  flesh,  corrupt  and 

vile, 
Shall  from  the  dust  be   rais'd  to 

heaven. 
And  with  unfading  glories  smile. 
And  soul  and  body  be  for  ever 
At  home  with  thee  our  Lord  and 

Saviour. 

8  O  what  a  striking  exhibition 
Of  love  divine  is  here  bestow'd; 

Our  hungry  souls  in  this  fruition. 
Find  here  on  earth  our  highest 
good: 
It  proves  amidst  all  tribulation, 
Of  heav'nly  bliss  th'  anticipation. 

914.*     T.  69.     (1182.) 
WITH  deep  devotion 

We  in  Christ's  sufF'rings  trace 
Th'  unfathom'd  ocean 

Of  his  unbounded  grace: 
He  gave — Himself,  our  souls  to 
save. 

2  His  body  broken 
Upon  the  shameful  cross, 

As  he  hath  spoken. 

Was  giv'n  to  death  for  us; 
We  feed — On  everlasting  bread. 

3  That  precious  fountain 
Of  blood,  which  from  him  flow'd 

On  Calv'ry's  mountain. 

Is  now  on  us  bestow'd; 
Here  we — Life's  well-spring  open 
see. 

4  0  well-spring  flowing 
Unto  eternal  life. 

Our  souls  bedewing, 

By  thee  alone  we  thrive. 
And  are — Enabled  fruit  to  bear. 

5  The  Lord  draws  near  us, 
Let  us  to  meet  him  haste. 

He  comes  to  cheer  us. 

His  flesh  is  our  repast. 
His  blood — Our  drink  and  highest 
good. 

6  In  sweet  communion 
With  Christ  our  paschal  Lamb, 

And  holy  union 

With  all  who  love  his  name, 
May  we— Abide  continually. 


915.    T.  160.     (728.) 

SEE  Jesus  seated  'midst  his  own, 

With  pensive  mind  oppressed, 
Foreboding  pangs  and   griefs  un- 
known. 
Amazed  and  distressed; 
Strong  fears  beset — but  stronger  yet 
Love's  pow'r  his  soul  then  moved, 
And  love  the  conqu'ror  proved. 

2  With  great  desire  he  long'd  be- 
fore 

His  final,  bitter  suflf'ring. 
To  eat  the  passover  once  more, 

Type  of  his  body's  off" 'ring; 
And  in  a  last— farewell  repast, 
To  give  a  sacred  token 
Of  his  love's  bond  unbroken. 

3  In  that  most   dark  and  doleful 
night, 

When  Jesus  was  betrayed, 
And,viewing  hell's  collected  might, 

As  man  felt  sore  dismayed. 
Yet  see  his  face — with  matchless 

grace 
Shine  on  his  flock  with  healing, 
Pardon  and  peace  revealing. 

4  In  bread  and  wine  to  them  he  gave 
His  sacred  body  broken. 

His  blood,  shed  guilty  souls  to  save; 

For  thus  the  Lord  hath  spoken. 
And  we  believe, — adore,  receive, 
Yea,  feel  the  pow'r  mysterious 
To  heal,  revive  and  cheer  us. 

5  Lord  Christ,  I  thank  thee  for  thy 
grace. 

Since  by  thy  invitation. 
Here  at  thy  table  I  take  place. 

And  taste  of  thy  oblation; 
Now  seal  me  thine — and  be  thou 

mine. 
That  nought  on  earth  me  ever 
From  thy  communion  sever. 


6  'Tis  here  my  needy  soul  is  fed, 
But  not  with  food  terrestrial; 

Thy  body  is  my  living  bread. 
Thy  blood  my  drink  celestial: 

And  at  thy  feet — my  rest  how  sweet! 

Here  may  I  have  my  station, 

A  trophy  of  thy  passion. 


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HOLY 


7  And  when  I  once,  of  heav'nly  bliss 
And  perfect  love  possessed, 

Shall  see  my  Saviour  as  he  is, 
The  Lamb  for  ever  blessed. 

Still  shall  each  breath — show  forth 
his  death: 

My  voice  shall  swell  the  chorus, 

To  sing  that  song  most  glorious. 

916.     T.  166.     (729.) 

IN   that  most  dark,    and   doleful 

night, 
In  which  our  Saviour  was  betray'd, 
Before  his  suif 'rings,  he  took  bread, 
Blessed,  and  brake  it,  and  then  said: 
'  Take,  eat;  this  is  my  body  giv'n 
For  you,  and  offer'd  on  the  tree; 
Perform  this  ord'nance  as  I  do, 
And  doinff  it,  remember  me.' 

2  Then  after  supper  took  the  cup. 
And  having  given  thanks,  he  said: 

*  'Tis  the   New  Test'ment  in  my 

blood. 
The  blood  for  you  and  many  shed; 
Take  this,  and  drink  ye  all  of  it. 
Your  sins'  remission  here  you  see; 
Oft  as  this  ord'nance  ye  perform, 
It  in  remembrance  do  of  me.' 

3  Yes,  Lord,  we  will  remember  thee. 
We'll  ne'er  forget  thy  love  divine: 
Thy  cross  we'll  ever  hear  in  mind, 
Which  made  thee  ours,  and  made 

us  thine. 
We  thus  commemorate  thy  death. 
Till  thou  shalt  once  again  appear: 
Meanwhile     remember,     gracious 

Lord, 
Us  thy  unworthy  foU'wers  here. 

917,*     T.  205.     (730.) 

HAPPY  race — of  witnessesi 

Whom  God's  Spirit  doth  ordain 
To  make  known — what  God  hath 
done; 
Ye  can  only  vict'ry  gain 
By  that  sacred  cov'nant  blood, 
Which  the  Fathers,  bold  in  God, 
Wrote  in  faith  on  ev'ry  door, 
That  the  slayer  might  pass  o'er. 


2  Israel's  seed — from  slav'ry  freed, 
Eat  with  joy  their  Paschal  Lamb; 

But  the  bride — of  Christ,  who  died 

Her  from  bondage  to  redeem, 
Hath  another  passover; 
(There  the  shadow,  substancehere:) 
She  enjo3'S  the  flesh  and  blood 
Of  the  slaughter'd  Lamb  of  God. 

3  Here  we  now — most  humbly  bow, 

Being-  met  in  Jesus'  name. 
Who  for  us — died  on  the  cross, 
Bearing  our  reproach  and  shame; 
'Fore  the  Father,  'fore  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
With  the  countless  heav'nly  host, 
And  the  assembly  of  the  just. 

4  Ere  we  taste — the  rich  repast, 
Which  he  offers  graciously, 

On  our  food, — his  flesh  and  blood. 

Feasting  in  the  sanctuary, 
Ere  the  sacrament  t'enjoy, 
We  with  awe  to  him  draw  nigh. 
We  in  love  and  fellowship 
This  communion  love-feast  keep. 

5  Eat  and  rest — at  this  great  feast; 
Then  to  serve  him  freely  go. 

As  it  is — for  pilgrims  fit. 

As  disciples  ought  to  do; 
We,  when  Jesus  we  shall  se6 
Coming  in  his  majesty. 
Shall  the  marriage-supper  share. 
If  we  his  true  foil'wers  are. 

6  Then  will  be — of  ransom'd  souls 
An  innumerable  throng: 

'  Lamb  once  slain, — to  thee  pertain 
Thanks  and  praise'  will  be  their 
song: 
'  Hallelujah'  will  they  cry. 
Singing  in  sweet  harmony, 
'  'Midst  all  trials  we  o'ercame 
Only  by  thy  blood,  O  Lamb!' 

918/     T.594.     (73L) 

JESUS,  how  great  was  thy  desire, 
Once   more  to  eat  the   paschal 
lamb 
With  thy  dear  flockl  O  what  love's 
fire. 
Did  here  thy  sorr'wing  soul  in- 
flame! 


COMMUNION. 


261 


Each  precious  word  thy  kindness 
showeth, 

Thereby  we  are  divinelj'^  blest: 
The  love  that  in  thy  bosom  gloweth 

Is  herein  render'd  manifest. 

2   Thy  love   is   great  beyond   all 
measure, 
Thence  we  derive  eternal  g-ood; 
Thou  g-rantest  us,  0  what  a  treasure! 

Thy  holy  body,  and  thy  blood; 
Lord  Jesus,  was  it  not  sufficient 
That  thou  should'st  die  for  our 
offence, 
But,  out  of  love,  thou  ev'ry  patient 
Wouldst  heal,  and  make  thy  re- 
sidence! 

3  0  love  divine!  how  strong-,  how 
ardent! 
More  strong  than  death!  our  life  to 
gain, 
Th'   incarnate    God,   through  love 
most  fervent. 
Was  as  a  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 
Love    urg'd    the    sov'reign    great 
Creator, 
Tore  whom  the   universe   doth 
shake. 
By  whom  all  things  subsist  in  na- 
ture, 
Once  in  the  earth  his  grave  to 
make! 


920.     T.  166.     (1187.) 

JESUS,  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 
Show  forth  thy  death,  and  praise 
thy  name, 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage-supper  of  the  Lamb; 
In  mem'ry  of  our  dying  Lord, 
The  church  on  earth,   till  time 
shall  end. 
Meets  at  his  table  to  record 

The  love  of  her  departed  Friend. 


921.     T.  9.     (737.) 

Saviour,   Lamb 


T.  590. 


night 


(732.) 
before  his 


919. 

THAT  doleful 
death. 

The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain. 
Did  almost  with  his  latest  breath 

This  solemn  feast  ordain. 
To  keep  thy  feast.  Lord,  are  we  met 

And  to  remember  thee: 
Help  each  poor  sinner  to  repeat, 

'  For  me  he  died,  for  me.' 

2  Thy  suff'rings.  Lord,  each  sacred 
sign 

To  our  remembrance  brings; 
We  feed  upon  thy  love  divine. 

Forget  all  earthly  things. 
O  tune  our  voices,  and  inflame 

Our  hearts  with  love  to  thee. 
That  each  may  gratefully  proclaim, 

*  My  Saviour  died  for  me!' 


SUFF'RING 

God, 
How  hast  thou  been  used! 
With  God's  sin-avenging  rod 
Soul  and  body  bruised! 

2  We,  for  whom  thou  once  wast 
slain. 

We,  whose  sins  did  pierce  theSy 
Now  commemorate  thy  pain, 
And  implore  thy  mercy. 

3  What  can  we  poor  sinners  do, 
When  temptations  seize  us! 

Nought  have  we  to  look  unto 
But  the  blood  of  Jesus. 


of 


4  Pardon  all  our  sins,  O  Lord; 
All  our  weakness  pity; 

Guide  us  safely  by  thy  word 
To  the  heav'nly  city. 

5  O  sustain  us  on  the  road 
Through  this  desert  dreary; 

Feed  us  with  thy  flesh  and  blood 
When  we're  faint  and  weary. 

6  Bid  us  call  to  mind  thy  cross, 
Our  hard  hearts  to  soften; 

Often,  Saviour,  feast  us  thus, 
For  we  need  it  often. 

922.*     T.  581.     (738.) 

TO  avert  from  men  God's  wrath 
Jesus  suffer'd  in  our  stead;J 

By  an  ignominious  death 
He  a  full  atonement  made: 

And  by  his  most  precious  blood 

Brought  us  sinners  nigh  to  God. 


262 


HOLY 


2  That  we  never  should  forget 
This  great  love  on  us  bestow'd, 

He  gave  us  his  flesh  to  eat, 

And  to  drink  his  precious  blood: 
All  who  sick  and  needy  are 
May  receive  in  him  a  share. 

3  Hither  each  afflicted  soul 

May  repair,  tho'  fill'd  with  grief; 
To  the  sick,  not  to  the  whole, 

The  Physician  brings  relief: 
Fear  not  therefore,  but  draw  nigh. 
He  will  all  your  wants  supply. 

4  He  who  in  self-righteousness 
Fixeth  any  hope  or  stay, 

Hath  not  on  a  wedding  dress, 

And  with  shame  is  sent  away; 
To  the  hungry,  weary  heart. 
He  will  food  and  rest  impart. 

5  But  examine  first  your  case. 
Whether  you  be  in  tlie  faith; 

Do  you  mourn  for  pard'ning  grace? 

Is  your  only  hope  his  death"? 
Then,  howe'er  your  soul's  opprest, 
Come,  you  are  a  worthy  guest. 

6  He  who  Jesus'  mercy  knows. 
Is  from  wrath  and  envy  freed; 

Love  unto  our  neighbor  shows 
That  we  are  his  flock  indeed: 
Thus  we  may  in  all  our  ways 
Show  forth  our  Redeemer's  praise. 

923.*     T.  58.     (739.) 

CHRIST  was  revealed  in  the  flesh 

for  us. 
To  suffer  death  upon  the  shameful 

cross; 
Now  his  holy  body,  for  sinners 

given. 
Is  our  soul's  food,  until  we  shall  in 

heaven  Adore  his  name. 

2  With  thirsty  souls  we  drink  the 
sacred  blood, 

Which  flow'd  from  Jesus  Christ, 
the  Lamb  of  God, 

To  procure  for  sinners  complete 
salvation, 

When  he  became  the  full  propitia- 
tion For  all  our  sins. 


3  W^hile  we  partake  thereof  in  hum- 
ble faith, 

We  show  forth  Jesus'  sin-atoning 
death, 

And  with  deep  abasement  the  con- 
gregation 

Gives  glory,  honor,  praise  and  ado- 
ration Unto  the  Lamb. 


924.*     T.  126.     (741.) 

IS  that  my  dearest  Brother, 
(Saith  one  of  low  degree,) 

Wlio,  though  the  Father's  equal, 
Became  a  man  like  me. 

And  on  the  ignominious  tree 
Aton'd  for  my  transgressions'? — 

'Tis  he  most  certainly! 

2  Ye  who  believe  on  Jesus, 
And  on  account  of  sin 

Have  mourn'd  with  pungent  sorrow, 
But  now  feel  joy  within. 

What  think  ye,  that  to  him  on  high, 
'Fore  whom  ev'n  John  did  trem- 
ble, 

Ye  dare  approach  so  nigh? 

3  He  show'rs  his  choicest  blessings 
This  day  upon  each  heart. 

And  thus  to  soul  and  body 

Salvation  doth  impart. 
That  blood  which  on  the  cross  he 
shed 

Our  drink  is,  and  his  body 
Is  our  true  heav'nly  bread. 

4  He  said,  '  My  flesh  is  truly 
Meat,  and  my  blood  is  drink:' 

So  did,  unto  his  glory, 

The  Lord's  disciples  think. 

We  with  the  heart  believe  it  too. 
And  can  with  full  assurance 

Declare  it  to  be  true. 

5  In  spirit  we  behold  him 
As  dying  in  our  stead; 

We  may  approach  with  boldness 

To  him  in  all  our  need. 
Th'    enjoyment   of   this    heav'nly 
feast 

Makes  us,  his  congregation, 
In  soul  and  body  chaste. 


COMMUNION. 


6  Thou  ransom'd  church  of  Jesus, 
Increase  in  love  and  faith, 

United  to  thy  Saviour; 
Be  faithful  unto  death, 

And  own  him  God  for  evermore, 
Who  took  our  human  nature; 

Him  in  the  dust  adore. 

925.    T.  232.     (740.) 

THE   holy  bread  which  now  we 

break, 
The  cup  of  which  we  all  partake, 

Is  the  participation 
Of  Jesus'  flesh  and  blood,  for  us 
A  ransom  giv'n  upon  the  cross, 

To  purchase  our  salvation. 
He  said, '  My  flesh  is  truly  meat; 
This  is  my  body,  take  and  eat:' 
He  also  took  the  cup,  and  said, 
'This  is  my  blood,  for  you  'tis  shed.' 
Lord,  we  draw  near 
,  Thy  table  here 

With  childlike  fear: 
,  Dear  Jesus,  to  our  hearts  appear. 
■  2  Most  holy  Lord,  thou   know'st 
our  wants, 
And  how  each  needy  sinner  pants 
For  thee,  our  Lord  and  Saviour: 
0  may  our  hungry  souls  be  fed 
With    thee,    the    true    life-dvino- 
Bread,       ,  ^       *= 

And  taste  thy  matchless  favor: 
0  may  thy  blood,  the  stream  of  life, 
Our  thirst  assuage,  our  souls  revive. 
Thou    living-  Vine,    each    branch 

supply; 
Our  souls  and  bodies  sanctify: 
And  grant  that  we 
Abide  in  thee 
Continually; 

Yea,  bear  such  fruit  as  pleaseth  thee. 
3  O  Lord,  who  dost  thyself  impart 
In  mercy  to  each  contrite  heart. 

Enjoying  the  communion: 
Grant  that  we  may  be  one  in  thee. 
May  love  each  other  heartily, 

And  thus  abide  in  union. 
Let  nothing  'mongst  thy  flock  take 
place 

Which  tends  thy  doctrine  to  dis- 
grace; 


263 


By  faith  and  love  in  all  we  do, 

O  may  we,  to  thy  honor,  show 

In  all  our  ways 

The  boundless  grace 

Thy  love  displays, 

Which  in  the  sacrament  we  trace. 

4  Now  bless  and  praise  the  slaugh- 

ter'd  Lamb, 
Extol  his  saving  Jesus'  name. 

Thou  favor'd  congregation! 
W'hich  at  the  table  of  our  Lord 
Hast  ate  and  drank  with  one  ac- 
cord; 

Thou  know'st  thy  destination 
Is  to  abide  in  Christ  by  faith. 
And  to  show  forth   our   Saviour's 

death: 
Walk  then  as  children  of  the  light, 
Live  to  his  praise  by  day  and  night; 
O  Lamb  once  slain, 
We  vow  again 
Thine  to  remain: 
Confirm  our  promises.    Amen! 


T.  9.     (742.) 


come,  with 


926.* 

TILL  the  hour  shall 
tears 

By  the  church  desired. 
When  our  Lord  again  appears. 

Now  from  sight  retired: 

2  He  hath  with  a  pledge  of  grace 
His  dear  flock  supplied, 

Whereby  his  own  witness  race 
Shows  forth  that  he  died. 

3  'Tis  his  body  and  his  blood 
Which  the  soul  refreshes; 

Church  of  Christ,  this  highest  good 
Claims  thy  thanks  and  praises! 

4  By  this  sacrament  we  are 
To  our  Lord  united; 

To  due  watchfulness  and  pray'r. 
And  good  works  excited. 

5  With  deeprev'rencewe  draw  nigh. 
Falling  down  before  thee; 

While  we  this  repast  enjoy, 
We  with  awe  adore  thee. 

6  Us  thy  congregation  own. 
Let  us  taste  thy  favor. 

And  by  faith  recline,  like  John, 
On  thy  breast,  dear  Saviour. 


264 


HOLY 


927.*     T.23.     (743.) 


SOUL,  at  this  most  awful  season, 

Soar  above  thy  scanty  reason; 

To  the  light  approach,  where  clear- 
est; 

Duly  mind  what  dress  thou  wear- 
est. 

2  Jesus,  Lord  of  the  creation, 
Gives  thee  now  an  invitation; 
His  unbounded  love  revealing-. 
He'll  take  up  in  thee  his  dwelling. 

3  Hasten,  as  for  brides  is  fitting. 
Give  thy  bridegroom  soon  the  meet- 
ing, 

Say,  '  Dear  Lord,  let  me   receive 

thee, 
Hold  thee  fast,   and   never  leave 

thee.' 

4  Heav'nly  joy  and  holy  trembling 

1  feel  in  me,  past  dissembling; 
Since  by  sharing  this  communion 
I'm  with  God  in  closest  union. 

5  Human  reason  is  too  shallow 
In  this  myst'ry  thee  to  follow. 
How  thou  hast  unto  us  given 
Thy  own  flesh,  the  bread  of  heaven: 

6  How  the  blood  which  from  thee 

flowed. 
Is  in  wine  on  us  bestowed: 
O  the  myst'ry  deep  and  blessed. 
By  God's  Spirit  here  expressed! 

7  Thy  communion's  celebration; 
Bows  me  down  to  deep  prostration; 
May  I  never  unprepared. 

To  my  condemnation  share  it. 

928.*     T.23.     (744.) 

COME,  approach  to  Jesus'  table. 
Taste  that  food  incomparable, 
Which  to  us  is  freely  given, 
As  an  antepast  of  heaven. 

2  Jesus'  bride,  his  congregation, 
Calls  to  mind  her  Saviour's  passion, 
With  his  body  she  is  nourish'd. 
With    his     blood     refresh'd     and 

cherish'd. 


3  Far  be  gone  all  carnal  reason, 
At  this  awful  blessed  season; 
Lamb  once  slain!  we  now  desire  it 
By  thy  love  to  be  inspired. 

4  This  mysterious,  heav'nly  bless- 

ing 
Is  all  thought  by  far  surpassing; 
Deeply  bow'd  may  we  adore  thee, 
Soul  and  body  sink  before  thee. 

5  Now  is  come  our  time  sabbatic, 
Lord,  we  feel  thy  pow'r  emphatic; 
Ah,  draw  near  to  us,  dear  Saviour, 
Let  us  taste  thy  grace  and  favor! 


929.*     T.  7L     (745.) 

MY  soul,  prepare  to  meet 
Thy  Saviour;  at  his  feet 

Fall  down  adoring; 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  skies 
A  feast  for  thee  supplies. 

Past  thy  exploring. 

2  How  vast  is  here  display'd, 
In  brightest  form  array'd. 

His  love's  dimension! 

0  grace!  beyond  the  ken 
Of  angels  or  of  men. 

Past  comprehension! 

3  How  should  I,  holy  Lamb, 
Who  dust  and  ashes  am, 

A  worm,  and  earthy. 
To  taste  such  boundless  grace, 
And  have  so  high  a  place 

Be  counted  worthy! 

4  Ah,  why  am  I  thus  blest. 
That  such  a  heav'nly  Guest 

My  house  will  enter! 
Dare  I,  thou  highest  Good, 
To  taste  thy  flesh  and  blood, 

A  sinner,  venture? 

5  Upon  thy  call  I'm  here, 

1  venture  to  draw  near, 

■   Because  thou'rt  gracious: 
I  on  thy  word  rely. 
Thou  wilt  my  soul  supply 
With  food  delicious. 


COMMUNION. 


265 


6  Grant  me  but  this  firm  faith, 
That  with  thee,  by  thy  death, 

I  am  united. 
To  cure  and  make  me  whole. 
Thou  hast  my  sin-sick  soul 

Freely  invited. 

7  Thy  body  slain  for  me, 
My  food,  my  foretaste  be 

Of  heav'n's  fruition! 
And  by  its  pow'r  may  I, 
While  I  the  world  deny. 

Gain  there  admission. 

8  Pervade,  thou  precious  flood 
Of  Christ's  all-healing  blood, 

My  soul  and  senses: 
And  to  my  needy  heart 
Life,  peace,  and  health  impart. 

Thus  heav'n  commences. 

9  Lord,  of  thy  wondrous  love 
That  brought  thee  from  above 

Thou  gav'st  this  token: 
0  may  it  constantly 
Unite  my  heart  to  thee 

In  bonds  unbroken. 

10  Didst  thou  thyself  devise 
To  be  my  sacrifice. 

My  Lord,  my  Treasure! 
Grant  that  continually 
To  live  alone  for  thee 

May  be  my  pleasure. 

11  Cause  me,  who  now  am  thine, 
As  branch  to  thee  the  Vine 

To  cleave  unceasing; 
Receiving  strength  and  juice, 
That  I  may  fruit  produce 

To  thee  well  pleasing. 

12  Such  grace  on  me  is  spent, 
That  none  hath  its  extent 

Aright  explained: 
Grant  now  that  I  may  show 
To  fellow-sinners  too 

A  love  unfeigned. 

13  May  ev'ry  drop  of  blood 
In  me,  0  Lord  my  God, 

Be  sanctified: 
Oft  as  my  heart  doth  beat, 
May  I  his  praise  repeat, 

Who  for  me  died. 
I'  Aa 


930.*     T.  22.     (746.) 

THE  congregation  while  below, 
Being  imperfect,  tears  must  sow; 
But  we  expect  once  joy  to  reap, 
Since  we  for  Jesus'  mercy  weep. 

2  Meanwhile  that  we  might  bear  in 

mind 
His  dying  love  to  lost  mankind, 
He  hath,  as  his  last  testament, 
To  us  bequeath'd  the  sacrament. 

3  He,  when  this  feast  was  first  or- 

dain'd, 
Its  solemn  import  thus  explain'd: 
'  This  is  my  body,  take  and  eat, 
That  you  may  never  me  forget.' 

4  '  This   is   my    blood,  of  which 

whene'er 
Ye  drink,  ray  death  in  mem'ry  bear.' 
The  church  believes,  and  thus  in 

faith 
Partakes,  and  showeth  forth  Christ's 

death. 

5  But  words  can  never  fully  tell 
What  in  our  melted  hearts  we  feel: 
We  taste,  experience,  and  possess 
True  joy,  and  weep  for  thankful- 
ness. 

931.*     T.  242.     (733.) 

AS  oft  as  we  expect  the  favor, 
That  in  the  sacrament  our  Saviour 
Himself  will  unto  his  people  give. 
We  weep  for  joy  and  grief: 
For  joy,  that  we're   thus   brought 

nigh  to  God 
By  Jesus'  blood; 
For  grief,  that  we  so  little  honor 
Afford  to  him  in  word  and  in  de- 
meanor; 
Yea,  sometimes  frustrate  his  gra^ 

cious  views 
And  purposes  with  us: 
Ah,  then  in  faith  we  sigh, 
And  to  our  Saviour  cry: 
0  that  thy  hand,  for  us  once  pierced 

through, 
Might  bless  all  of  us  now. 
And  give  absolving  grace: 
Lord,  leave  with  us  thy  peace! 


66 


HOLY 


932,    T.211.     (1188.) 

JESUS,  Lord  of  life  and  glory, 
Hear  thy  people's  fervent  pray'r, 
Us  to  meet  thee  now  prepare, 

We  with  awe  appear  before  thee; 
Longing  to  enjoy  thy  favor, 
In  this  consecrated  place, 
We  approach  the  throne  of  grace: 
Lord,  Lord  God, 

Thee  we  own  our  only  Saviour.  :|]: 
Blessed,  truly  blessed  they, 
W^ho  to  thee  have  found  the  way, 

Who  of  thy  body  and  thy  blood  ev'n 
here  partakers  are, 

And  of  the  supper  of  the  Lamb  in 
heav'nly  realms  above  shall 
share. 

933.     T.  151.     (734.) 

DEAR  Lord!  this  congregation 

Is  poor,  despise  her  not; 
She's  taken  with  thy  passion. 

As  were  she  on  the  spot. 
When,  earning  her  election. 

Thy  heart-strings  broke  in  death; 
That  stirs  up  her  affection, 

And  gives  her  life  and  breath. 

2  Should  St  thou  desire  her  beauty. 

For  shame  she  hides  her  face; 
And  shouldst  thou  look  for  duty. 

Her  only  plea  is  grace: 
Though  we  are  poor  and  needy. 

Yet  we're  thy  property; 
When  we  enjoy  th)"  body 

And  blood,  how  blest  are  we! 

934.*     T.  15.     (1186.) 

AH!  come,  thou  most  beloved  guest. 

My  joy  and  delectation. 
With  whose  indwelling  I  am  blest, 

Source  of  all  consolation. 

2  O  keep  thy  banquet.  Lord,  with 

me, 
A  sinner  poor  and  needy, 
Since  thou  invit'st  me  graciously, 
*  Come,  all  things  now  are  ready.' 

3  I  open  heart  and  soul  to  thee. 
Lord  Jesus,  to  receive  thee. 

For  thee  I  long  most  ardently, 
O  may  I  never  leave  thee. 


935.*    T.  146.     (735.) 

WHERE  my  Redeemer's  blood 

And  sweat  the  earth  did  cover, 
May  ev'ry  sinful  thought 

Be  now  interr'd  for  ever; 
Lord  Jesus,  grant  my  wish. 

That  I  may  thine  abide, 
And  by  thy  holy  flesh 

And  blood  be  sanctified. 


936.*     T.  4.     (736.) 

O  GLORIFIED  Head, 
Since  mortals  may  tread 
The  holiest  of  all. 
And  deeply  abas'd  'fore  the  mercy- 
seat  fall; 

2  Admit  us,  we  pray, 
On  this  solemn  day. 
To  thee  to  draw  nigh. 
And  thy  holy  body  and  blood  to  en- 
joy- 


937.     T.  14.     (747.) 

WHEN  we  before  our  Saviour's 
face 
Appear  with  contrite  hearts. 
He  soothes  our  griefs,  and  pard'- 
ning  grace 
To  ev'ry  one  imparts. 

2  When  we  commemorate  his  love, 
He  saith,  '  For  you  I  died: 

Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 
And  view  my  wounded  side.' 

3  '  These  are  the  wounds  I  bore  for 

you. 
The  tokens  of  my  pain: 
By  which  I  for  your  guilty  souls 
Eternal  life  did  gain.' 

4  We  eat  his  body,  slain  for  us. 
And  giv'n  a  sacrifice; 

Thirsting  we  drink  his  sacred  blood, 
That  precious  ransom-price. 

5  Ah  then  we  feel,  that  life  divine 
From  Jesus'  death  redounds. 

Eternal  blessings  from  his  cross, 
And  healing  from  his  wounds. 


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267 


938.  T.  14.     (748.) 

LORD,  how   divine   thy  comforts 
are! 
How  heav'nly  is  the  place 
Where  Jesus   spreads   the  sacred 
feast 
Of  his  redeeming  grace! 

2  There  the  rich  bounties  of  our 

God, 
And  heav'nly  glories  shine; 
There  Jesus  saith,  that  I  am  his, 
And  my  Beloved's  mine. 

3  '  Here,'  saith  our  kind  redeeming 

Lord, 
And  shows  his  wounded  side, 
'  Behold  the  spring  of  all  your  joys. 
That  open'd  when  I  died.' 

4  What  shall  we  pay  our  heav'nly 

King 
For  grace  so  vast  as  this! 
He  brings  our  pardon  to  our  eyes, 
And  seals  it  with  a  kiss. 

939.  T.  14.     (749.) 

TOGETHER  with  these  symbols, 
Lord, 

Thy  blessed  self  impart; 
And  let  thy  holy  flesh  and  blood 

Feed  the  believing  heart. 

2  Let  us  from  all  our  sins  be  wash'd 
In  thy  atoning  blood; 

And  let  thy  Spirit  be  the  seal 
That  we  are  born  of  God. 

3  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  with  Jesus' 

love 
Prepare  us  for  this  feast; 
O  let  us  banquet  with  our  Lord, 
And  lean  upon  his  breast. 

940.*     T.141.     (750.) 
CHRIST,  thy  flock  doth  hunger 

For  thy  flesh,  our  food. 
Thirsts  with  ardent  longing 

For  thy  precious  blood. 
Which  thou  hast  bequeathed, 

As  thy  testament. 
To  thy  congregation 

In  the  sacrament. 


2  Like  the  king  of  Salem, 

Thou  with  wine  and  bread 
Com'st  to  meet  thy  people, 

Them  to  cheer  and  feed. 
O  preserve  th'  enjoyment 

Of  thy  blood  and  death 
To  thy  congregation. 

While  we  live  by  faith. 

941.     T.56. 

THEY  who  hunger  :1|:  after  Christ, 

are  fed. 
All  the  thirsty  :[]:  to  life's  fountain 
led; 
He  the  needy  doth  supply. 
With  good  things  abundantly. 
From  his  fulness  :||:  they  are  nour- 
ished. 

2  Since  he  welcomes  :||:  ev'ry  soul 

distress'd. 
And  hath  promis'd  :|j:  to  the  weary 
rest, 
At  his  call  we  now  draw  nigh, 
He  invites  each  graciously. 
Come   poor   sinner,  :|1:    come  and 
share  my  feast. 

942.*     T.  151.     (753.) 

THOSE  souls  are  truly  blessed, 

Who  to  our  Saviour  cleave. 
Of  living  faith  possessed, 

And  in  his  name  believe; 
For  what  is  still  denied 

To  sight,  while  here  below, 
Is  by  our  faith  enjoyed. 

And  makes  our  hearts  to  glow. 

2  Faith  on  Christ's  declaration 
With  confidence  relies: 

He  now  his  congregation 
With  heav'nly  food  supplies; 

Would  we  as  branches  flourish 
On  Jesus  the  true  Vine, 

His  blood  our  souls  must  nourish. 
Else  they  would  droop  and  pine. 

3  Draw  near  to  Jesus'  table, 
Ye  contrite  souls,  draw  near; 

The  hungry,  sick  and  feeble 
His  choicest  dainties  share. 

Let  Jesus'  death  engraven 
Upon  your  hearts  remain; 

Thus  here,  and  there  in  heaven, 
Eternal  life  you  gain. 


268 


HOLY 


943.*     T.  22.     (752.) 
0  CHURCH  of  Jesus,  now  draw 

near 
With  humble  joy,  and  filial  fear; 
According  to  his  testament, 
Enjoy  the  holy  sacrament. 

2  Here  all  our  wants  are  well  sup- 

plied, 
And  we  show  forth  that  Jesus  died: 
May  we  abide  in  him  by  faith. 
And  cleave  to  him  in  life  and  death. 

3  Th'  enjoyment  of  the  flesh  and 

blood 
Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Endoweth    us   with   strength   and 

grace 
To  love  and  serve  him  all  our  days. 

944.*     T.  99.     (754.) 

ACT  full  of  godlike  majesty! 
0  Love's  abyss!  I'm  lost  in  thee, 
0  myst'ry,  all  our    thoughts    sur- 
passing! 
Now  all  our  wants  are  well  supplied, 
And  we  show  forth  that  Jesus  died. 
As  oft  as  we  enjoy  this  blessing. 

945.     T.  185.     (75L) 

GREAT  the  feast,  to  which  thou. 
Lord,  hast  bidden 
Such  a  worthless  guest  as  me; 

'Tis  an  awful   myst'ry,  deep   and 
hidden, 
'Tis  a  heav'nly  legacy: 

Contrite  souls,  howe'er  by  sin  in- 
fected, 

Are  made  welcome,  not  one  is  re- 
jected. 

Else  this  grace  to  sinful  me 

Never  could  extended  be. 

2  Thou  thy  table  spread  est  for  the 

needy, 
Who  may  feast  and  take  their  fill; 
Thou  to  grant  thy  heav'nly  gifts  art 

ready. 
And  thy  goodness  to  reveal; 
Soul  and  body  in  tbis  rich  fruition 
Gain  from  thee,  the  Bread  of  life, 

nutrition; 
And  we,  as  thy  flesh  and  bone, 
Lord,  with  thee  are  render'd  one. 


946.*     T.  119.     (755.) 

BREAD  of  life,  :||: 
Christ,  by  whom  alone  we  live, 
Bread,  that  came  to  us  from  heaven! 
My  poor  soul  can  never  thrive 
Unless  thou  appease  its  craving; 
Lord,  I  hunger  only  after  thee, 
Feed  thou  me.  :||: 

947.*     T.22.     (757.) 

O   THAT  in    Jesus'   church,   his 

bride. 
Sin  might  henceforth  be  mortified 
By  him,  who  us  to  save  was  slain, 
And  underwent  such  racking  pain! 

2  O  might  our  souls  and  bodies  be 
From  sinful  influences  free. 
Might  we,  while  still  on  earth  we 

live. 
To  him  the  Vine  as  branches  cleave. 

3  0  were  we  free  from  strange  de- 

sire, 
And  from  depraved  nature's  fire, 
As  dead  to  all  corruption  base, 
As  formerly  to  righteousness! 

4  Lord,  by  the  power  of  thy  death, 
Renew  in  us  a  living  faith, 
Whate'er  is  carnal,  quite  erase, 
And  sanctify  us  by  thy  grace. 

5  0  church,  rejoice,  though  trem- 

blingly. 
The  Lord's  death  now  pervadeth 

thee; 
0  may  his  sacred  body  cure. 
And  make  our  souls  and  bodies  pure. 

948.     T.26.     (772.) 

AH!  who  are  we,  thou  God  of  love! 
That  we  should  hear,  through  grace 

abounding, 
The  solemn  invitation  sounding:         ,^ 
'  Prepare    for    the    Lamb's    feast . 

above.' 

2  Prostrate  before  the  mercy-seat 

We  sinners  lie,  with  holy  trem- 
bling, 

The  elders'  blissful  choir  resem- 
bling, 

Who  cast  their  crowns  before  thy 
feet. 


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269 


3  Here  more  than  Tabor's  glories 

shine: 

Heart-captivating  meditation! 

Ev'n  here  thou  feed'st  thy  congre- 
gation 

With  heav'nly  manna,  food  divine! 

4  Here  it  is  good  for  us  to  be! 
Our  souls  imbibe,  while  here  we 

tarry, 
The  breezes  of  the  sanctuary, 
The  atmosphere  of  Calvary. 

5  Rise,  and  your  pilgrim-path  pur- 

sue. 
Revived  by  this  rich  fruition; 
Soon  shall  the  beatific  vision. 
The    Lamb    in   glory,   meet    your 

view. 

949.*    T.  97.     (758.) 

THE  breath  w^hich  can  the  dead 
bones  raise, 

And  to  Christ's  members  life  con- 
veys, 

Pervadeth  thee,  thou  church  of 
God, 

And  Jesus'  sanctifying  blood 

Is  now  imparted  to  each  thirsty 
soul; 

It  cheers  the  mourners,  makes  the 
wounded  whole. 


2  O  church  of  God,  lift  up  thy 
heart. 

The  Vine  its  power  doth  impart; 

Take,  drink  the  blood  so  freely  spilt 

For  thine  and  ev'ry  sinner's  guilt; 

Take,  drink  the  blood,  the  blood  so 
freely  spilt 

For  mine,  for  thine,  and  ev'ry  sin- 
ner's guilt. 

950.*     T.  153  or  9.     (87.) 

WHEN  the  Lord  of  glory  died, 

Not  a  bone  was  broken; 
But  a  soldier  pierc'd  his  side, 

For  a  lasting  token: 
From  thence  stream'd  a  double  flood, 

Of  a  cleansing  nature; 
Both  the  water  and  the  blood 

Wash  the  guilty  creature. 
Aa2 


951.     T.  582.     (759.) 

MY  Saviour's  pierced  side 
Pour'd  forth  a  double  flood; 

By  water  we  are  purified. 

And  pardon'd  by  his  blood.     * 
Look  up,  my  soul,  to  him, 
Whose  death  was  thy  desert, 

And  humbly  view  the  living  stream 
Flow  from  his  wounded  heart. 

952.     T.  166.     (760.) 

YE    foll'wers  of  the   Lamb   once 
slain! 
Draw  near,  and  take  the  cup  of 
God: 
Approach  unto  the  healing  stream. 
And  drink  of  the  atoning  blood; 
That  blood  for  our  redemption  spilt. 
Assuring  us  of  purchas'd  grace; 
That  blood,  which  takes  away  all 
guilt, 
And  speaketh  to  the  conscience 
peace. 

953.*     T.  146.     (761.) 


BY  thy  sweat  mix'd  with  blood. 

Which  flow'd  in  thy  soul's  an- 
guish 
From  thee,  0  Lamb  of  God, 

When  thou  for  us  didst  languish 
In  sad  Gethsemane, 

And  with  our  sins  oppress'd. 
Didst  weep,  and  groan,  and  pray. 

That  sinners  might  be  bless'd; 

2  Yea,  by  thy  blood  once  shed 
For  us,  when  scourges  wounded 

Thy  back,  and  when  thy  head 
A  thorny  crown  surrounded; 

Oh,  by  that  blood  which  flow'd 
When  nails  thy  body  tore. 

Bless  us,  O  Lord  our  God, 
Who  humbly  thee  adore! 

3  Lord  Jesus,  may  the  blood 
Thou  shedst  for  our  salvation, 

Which  is  our  highest  good. 
Refresh  this  congregation. 

When  in  the  sacrament 
We  drink  of  it  in  faith, 

And  by  this  testament 

Show  forth  thy  bitter  death. 


270 


HOLY 


954.*     T.149.     (762.) 

0  WHAT  happiness  divine! 

What,  a  lot  most  precious, 
Confidently  to  recline 

©n  the  breast  of  Jesus! 
Where  who  will — Takes  his  fill, 
And  yet  longs  for  ever 
For  more  grace  and  favor. 

2  Jesus  Cometh  to  fulfil 

All  thy  heart  desireth, 
Doth  himself  to  thee  reveal, 

Thee  with  love  inspireth; 
His  blood  spilt — All  thy  guilt 
Will  erase  for  ever, 
And  thy  sins  will  cover. 

955.    T.  181. 

SEE    from    the  rock  the  waters 
bursting:, 
In    copious    streams,   at    God's 
command, 
His  people  to  refresh,  when  thirst- 
mg 
With  drought,  parch'd  in  a  bar- 
ren land: 
Thus  plenteous  flow'd  on  Calv'ry's 
mountain, 
The  blood  from   Jesus'  healing 
wounds: 
Here  is  for  sin  an  open  fountain. 
Here  everlasting  life  abounds. 

956.     T.  97.     (764.) 

JESUS,  thou  Source  of  life,  impart 
Thy  blood  unto  my  thirsting  heart, 
Panting  I  seek  that  fountain-head, 
Whence  waters  so  divine  proceed; 
Still  near  this  living  stream  may  I 

abide, 
By  which  my  needy  soul  is  satisfied. 

95T.     T.  124.     (765.) 

MAY   the  stream  from  thee,  the 
Rock, 

Gracious  Jesus, 
Richly  bless  thy  thirsting  flock. 

And  refresh  us! 
'Tis  the  source  of  pow'r,  of  life, 

And  salvation, 
To  thy  congregation. 


958.*    T.79.     (766.) 

THY  precious,  all-atoning  blood 
Is  to  this  hour,  0  Lamb  of  God, 

An  ocean  of  free  grace. 
All  those,  who  venture  to  draw  nigh 
To  thee,  can  witness  bear  with  joy. 

They  ne'er   go  empty  from  thy 
face. 

959.*     T.  23.     (767.) 

FLOCK  of  Christ,  with  exultation, 
View  the  well-springs  of  salvation! 
Drink  and  live, — with  an  emotion 
Of  unfeigned  heart's  devotion! 

2  May  to  Jesus,  while  we're  living, 
From  our  works  redound    thanks- 
giving. 
And  our  lowly,  meek  behaviour 
Clearly  show  we  love  our  Saviour. 

960.     T.  581. 

ROCK  of  ages,  rent  for  me. 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee! 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood. 
From  thy  riven  side  which  flow'd, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure. 
Cleanse    me   from   its    guilt    and 
pow'r. 

2  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace. 
Vile,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, — 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath. 
When  my  eyes  shall  close  in  death, 
When  1  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne, 
Rock  of  ages,  rent  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

961.*     T.  82.     (768.) 

JESUS  makes  my  heart  rejoice, 
Fm  his  sheep,  and  know  his  voice: 
He's  a  Shepherd  kind  and  gracious, 
And  his  pastures  are  delicious. 
Constant  love  to  me  he  shows. 
Yea,  my  worthless  name  he  knows! 


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2  Trusting  his  mild  staff  always, 
I  go  in  and  out  in  peace; 

He  will  feed  me  with  the  treasure 
Of  his  grace  in  richest  measure; 
When  athirst  to  him  I  cry, 
Living  water  he'll  supply. 

3  Should  not  1  for  gladness  leap, 
Led  by  Jesus  as  his  sheep; 

For  when    these    blest    days   are 

over, 
To  the  arms  of  my  dear  Saviour 
I  shall  be  convey'd  to  rest: 
Amen,  yea,  my  lot  is  blest! 


962.*     T.  83.     (769.) 

MORE    than   shepherd's  faithful- 
ness 
To  his  flock  our  Saviour  show- 
eth; 
From  the  treasures  of  his  grace 

He  the  choicest  gifts  bestoweth: 
As  his  sheep  by  him  we're  own'd, 
Since  his  blood  for  us  aton'd. 

2  They  who  feel   their  want  and 
need, 

Thirsting  for  his  great  salvation, 
On  the  richest  pastures  feed. 

With  true  joy  and  delectation; 
Till  they  shall,  when  perfected. 
With  celestial  joys  be  fed. 

963.     T.582.     (770.) 

MY  Shepherd  is  the  Lamb, 
The  living  Lord,  who  died; 

With  all  that's  truly  good  I  am 
Most  plenteously  supplied; 
He  richly  feeds  my  soul 
With  manna  from  above. 

And  leads  me  where  the  rivers  roll 
Of  everlasting  love. 

2  My  table  he  doth  spread 

With  choicest  fare,  and  I 
Behold  the  Lamb,  the  living  Bread, 

And  eat  most  joyfully; 

He  makes  my  cup  run  o'er, 

Anointeth  me  with  oil, 
I  shall  enjoy  for  evermore 

The  merits  of  his  toil. 


3  When    faith  and   hope   shall 
cease. 

And  love  prevail  alone, 
I  then  shall  see  him  face  to  face, 

And  know  as  I  am  known; 

Then  I  my  Shepherd's  care 

Shall  praise,  and  him  adore. 
And   in   his  Father's  house   shall 
share 

True  bliss  for  evermore. 

964.*     T.583.     (77L) 


HOW  blest  are  we,  when  we  enjoy 

thy  love,  • 

And  in  the  sacrament  thy  bounty 

prove! 
When  we  with  humble  shame,  0 

Lamb  of  God, 
Feed  on  thy  body  and  thy  precious 

blood. 

2  Whenever  we  this  highest  good 

enjoy, 
We  promise  thee  anew  fidelity; 
Pow'r  to  perform  thou  hast  for  us 

obtain'd. 
When,  by  thy  death,  life  was  for 

man  regain'd. 

3  Make   thou    us    monuments   of 

grace  to  show 
What  wonders  thou  on  sinners  vile 

canst  do; 
0  were  in  our  whole  walk  this  to 

be  seen. 
That  of  thy  feast  we  have  partakers 

been. 

4  We  humbly  pray  that,  with  thy 

chosen  train, 
From    this    repast  we    may   new 

strength  obtain; 
O  deaden  all  that  would  thy  grace 

Avithstand, 
Or  to -its  influence  refuse  to  bend. 

5  We  have  nought  good  in  us  to 

bring  'fore  thee, 

Yet  thou  art  ours,  and  we're  thy 
property, 

Preserve  to  us  this  grace,  we  thee 
implore. 

To  have  our  part  in  thee  for  ever- 
more. 


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HOLY 


965.*     T.  11.     (773.) 

COULD  we  sinners  fully  tell, 
How  our  hearts  with  rapture  swell, 
Gladly  then  we  would  declare 
Ev'n  to  angels  what  we  share. 

2  But  since  words  the  happiness 
Which  we  feel,  can  ne'er  express, 
We  adoring  'fore  him  lie. 

And  what  he  bestows  enjoy. 

3  Angels  sing  before  his  throne, 
While  we  at  his  feet  sink  down; 
Gracious  Jesus,  Man  and  God, 
What*hast  thou  on  us  bestow'd! 

966.*     T.583.     (774.) 

SINCE  Jesus  died,  my  guilty  soul 
to  save, 

Heav'n's  foretaste  I  may  here  al- 
ready have: 

O  how  unutterably  blest  am  I, 

Partaking  of  him  sacramentally! 

2  When  heav'nly  bread  he  gives 

my  soul  to  eat. 
That  I  may  henceforth  never  him 

forget; 
When  I,  a  needy  sheep  of  his  blest 

flock, 
Drink  of  the  stream  that  flows  from 

Christ,  the  Rock! 

3  I  live  now,  and  to  God  myself 

will  give. 
But  yet  not  I,  but  Christ  in  me  shall 

live; 
His  mercy  and  his  goodness  I  shall 

taste 
Both  here  below,  and  when  with 

him  at  rest. 

967*.     T.  11.     (775.)^ 

JESUS,  who  to  save  hast  pow'r. 
And  who  livest  evermore 
For  thy  flock  to  intercede. 
Helping  us  in  time  of  need; 

2  Thou,  who  a  divine  repast 
For  the  poor  prepared  hast. 
Giving  thy  own  flesh  and  blood 
As  the  needy  sinner's  food; 


3  Let  thy  pow'r  divine,  we  pray, 
Be  our  strength  and  only  stay, 
Till  we  drop  this  mortal  vest, 
And  the  spirit  goes  to  rest. 

968.*     T.  22.     (776.) 

FOR  that  amazing  love  and  grace, 
Which  doth   our  thoughts  by  far 

surpass. 
To  eat  thy  flesh  and  drink  thy  blood, 
Thanks   be   to   thee,    0    Lamb   of 

God! 

2  Thy  sacred  body  thou  didst  give 
For  us,  that  we  thereby  might  live; 
No  pledge  of  love  could  be  so  great: 
O  may  we  ne'er  thy  love  forget. 

3  Thy  precious  blood,  for  sinners 

spilt, 
Cleanseth  our  hearts,  removes  our 

guilt. 
The  debt  is  paid  which  we  incurr'd. 
And  we're  to  happiness  restor'd. 

4  Thy  Holy  Spirit  with  us  leave, 
So  that  we  rightly  m.ay  conceive. 
What  thou  for  all  believers  hast 
Prepared  in  this  blest  repast. 

960.*     T.  151.     (777.) 

LORD  Christ!  I  give  thee  praises, 

Thy  hand  ne'er  intermits 
To  show'r,  as  each  day  passes. 

On  me  thy  benefits; 
Thy  name,  all  names  exceeding, 

ril  praise,  for  thou  art  good, 
Art  with  thy  flesh  me  feeding, 

To  drink  giv'st  me  thy  blood. 

970.*     T.185.     (778.) 

PRAISE   be   giv'n  to  Christ   our 
soul's  Beloved, 
By  us  sinners;  what  are  wel 

Feeble  human    creatures,  'far  re- 
moved 
From  angelic  purity: 

Yet  when  he  to  his  rich  pastures 
leads  us, 

Where   he  with   his   sacred  body 
feeds  us. 

And  we  drink  his  blood  once  shed. 

We  are  richly  comforted. 


COMMUNION. 


273 


971,*     T.  590.     (782.) 

THOU,  who  art  present  with  thy 
church, 

According  to  thy  word. 
When,  to  enjoy  thy  flesh  and  blood, 

We  meet  with  one  accord; 
0  grant  us  to  show  forth  thy  death. 

Until  thou  shalt  appear; 
And  may  it  in  our  walk  be  seen, 

That  we  thy  foU'wers  are. 

2  May  we  so  captivated  be 

By  thy  redeeming  love, 
As  to  be  wean'd  from  earthly  things, 

And  fix  our  thoughts  above; 
May  all  that's  carnal  be  subdu'd. 

And  mortified  in  us, 
That  we  may  glory  in  thy  name, 

And  count  all  else  but  loss. 

972.*     T.  96.     (783.) 

SINCE  Jesus'  body  I  have  ate. 
And  drank  the  blood  he  shed  for 
me, 

0  may  I  never  him  forget! 
I  know  he  will  remember  me; 

And  I  shall,  when  this  life  is  o'er. 

Live  in  his  presence  evermore! 

973.*    T.  83. 

CHRIST,  how  are  thy  people  blest, 
With  thee,  as  their  Head,  united 

Though  of  thee  by  faith  possess'd. 
Still  we,  by  thy  love  excited. 

Tears  of  ardent  longing  shed; 

Thou'rt  our  highest  Good  indeed! 

974.     T.  582.     (779.) 

COME,  0  my  soul,  and  sing 
How  Jesus  thee  hath  fed; 

How  Jesus  gave  himself  to  thee, 
The  true  and  living  Bread. 

2  For  food  he  gives  his  flesh; 
He  bids  us  drink  his  blood; 

Amazing  favor,  matchless  grace 
Of  our  incarnate  God! 

3  This  holy  bread  and  wine 
Confirms  us  in  the  faith. 

In  love  and  union  with  our  Lord, 
And  we  show  forth  his  death. 


975.*     T.  14.     (1184.) 

NO  words  can  ever  fully  tell. 
What  blessings  Christ  bestows 

On  us,  when  we  on  Calv'ry  dwell, 
And  weep  beneath  his  cross. 

2  He,  who  unto  his  flesh  and  blood 
Can  ne'er  himself  deny, 

Saith  unto  us:  'Take  courage  good, 
Your  Brother,  lo!  am  I.' 

3  His  loving  heart  we  open  see, 
Replete  with  tenderness; 

He  as  his  blood-bought  property 
Doth  even  us  confess. 

4  We  are  forgiv'n  and  reconcil'd, 
Our  happiness  renew'd, 

Our  hearts  with   deep   abasement 
fill'd. 
And  with  his  blood  bedew'd. 

5  From  all  anxiety  and  dread. 
Which  else  our  souls  oppress'd, 

Thanks  be  to  him,  we  now  are  freed, 
Our  cares  are  sooth'd  to  rest. 

976.*     T.  26.     (780.) 

THOU  Lamb  once  slain,  thy  flesh 

and  blood. 
Which  thou  didst  sacrifice  for  us. 
Upon  the  altar  of  the  cross, 
Are  to  our  souls  delicious  food. 

2  This  makes  us  all  v/ith  one  ac- 
cord 
To  love  each  other  fervently. 
Yea,  to  be  wholly  one  with  thee, 
And   all   that  love  thee,  gracious 
Lord. 

977,*     T.  22.     (781.) 

HAPPY,    thrice    happy   hour    of 

grace! 
I've  seen  by  faith  my  Saviour's  face, 
He  did  himself  to  me  impart, 
And    made   a   cov'nant  with    my 

heart. 

2  Ah,  might  in  my  behavior  shine 
The  pow'r  of  Jesus'  love  divine, 
His  conflict  and  his  victory. 
His  seeking,  and  his  finding  me! 


274 


XXXVII.  For  different  Ages  and  Stations  in  Life. 


978.  T.83.     (784.) 

EACH  division  of  thy  fold, 

Freed  from  this  world's  vain  tra- 
dition, 

Male  or  female,  young-  or  old. 
In  thee  hath  true  joy's  fruition; 

All,  in  their  allotted  place, 

Should  walk  w^orthy  of  thy  grace. 

2  Grant  us  a  contented  mind. 
That,  in  his  peculiar  station, 

Each  may  be  to  thee  resign'd. 
Seeking-  only  thy  salvation. 

By  thy  staff  we're  safely  led. 

Till  in  thee  we're  perfected. 

A.     For  Children. 

979.  T.  22.     (785.) 

THOUGH  but  a  little  child  I  am. 
Yet  I  may  praise  the  slaughter'd 

Lamb: 
He  loveth  children  tenderly. 
He  also  loveth  sinful  me. 

2  Yes,  gracious  Saviour,  I  believe 
Thou  wilt  a  little  child  receive; 
For  thou  didst  bless  them  formerly. 
And   say,    'Let  children  come  to 

me.' 

3  Lord  Jesus,  unto  me  impart 
An  humble,  meek  and  docile  heart; 
O  cleanse  me  in  thy  preciotis  blood, 
Shed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad. 

4  Save  me  from  liking  what  is  ill, 
Teach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will; 
Each  day  prepare  me,  through  thy 

grace. 
To  meet  thee,  and  behold  thy  face. 

980.  T.  14.     (786.) 

THOUGH  Christ  was  God  and  all 
things  made, 

Himself  he  humbled  thus: 
That  he,  a  Servant  in  our  stead, 

Might  minister  to  us. 


2  Our  Saviour  was  a  lovely  child, 
His  parents'  chief  delight. 

In  his  behavior  meek  and  mild, 
And  always  acted  right. 

3  A  blessed  pattern  Christ  our  Lord 
Himself  to  children  gave. 

That  they  to  him  might  joy  afford, 
And  never  misbehave. 

4  A  child  true  happiness  may  find, 
And  humbly  ought  to  pray: 

'  Lord  Jesus,  make  my  heart  in- 
clin'd 
To  love,  and  to  obey.' 

5  'I'm   often   stubborn,   vain   and 

wild, 
Self-will'd  and  hard  in  heart; 
O  Lord,  to  me  thy  chaste,  thy  mild, 
Thy  holy  mind  impart.' 

981.     T.  14.     (787.) 

0  WHAT  a  wretched  heart  have  I, 
How  full  of  sin  and  shame, 

How  obstinate  continually. 
How  day  by  day  to  blame! 

2  Lord,  look  on  me  'midst  all  my 

faults; 
And,  when  thou  seest  my  guilt. 
My    wicked    words     and     foolish 

thoughts. 
Think  why  thy  blood  was  spilt. 

3  In  that  most  precious  river  cleanse, 

And  wash  my  crimes  away. 

My  selfishness,  and  that  offence 

Which  I  have  done  to-day. 

4  When  thou,  dear  Jesus,  wast  a 

child. 
Thou  hadst  no  sin  like  me; 
No  wicked  words  thy  lips  defil'd, 
No  fault  appear'd  in  thee. 

5  Thou  wast  more  spotless  than  a 

dove. 
More  harmless  than  a  lamb, 
Obedient,  humble,  full  of  love, 
And  never  once  to  blame. 


CHILDREN. 


275 


6  But  I  am  proud,  and  headstrong 

too, 
Oft  sadly  misbehave; 
I  am  not  meek,  like  thee,  and  low; 
Me,  Lord,  in  mercy  save! 

7  O  might  I  but  resemble  thee. 
That  ev'ry  one  might  know, 

1  love  the  Saviour,  and  will  be 

His  foU'wer  here  below. 

8  Imprint  thine  image  in  my  heart. 
Bestow  thy  Holy  Ghost, 

And  an  obedient  mind  impart; 
Then  I  shall  not  be  lost. 

982.  T.  14.     (788.) 

0  LORD,  forgive  a  sinful  child. 
Whose  heart  is  all  unclean; 

How  bad  am  I,  and  how  defil'd. 
How  prone  to  ev'ry  sin! 

2  O  change  my  vile,  and  stubborn 

heart. 
Like  thee,  O  make  me  pure; 
To  me  thy  love  divine  impart. 
Keep  me  from  sin  secure. 

3  Self-will,  that  cruel  enemy. 
No  more  I  would  obey; 

Thy  Spirit  shall  my  Teacher  be. 
And  guide  me  in  thy  way. 

4  O  may  I  never  speak  a  word 
But  what  I  truly  mean. 

Nor  lie  to  thee,  most  gracious  Lord, 
By  whom  each  thought  is  seen. 

5  I'll   make  thy  wondrous,  dying 

loVe, 
Dear  Lord,  my  daily  song! 
And  jo3^s  like  theirs  who  sing  above. 
Shall  tune  my  infant  tongue. 

983.  T.  11.     (789.) 

LAMB  of  God,  I  look  to  thee. 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be; 
When  thou  wast  a  little  child, 
Thou  wast  gentle,  meek  and  mild. 

2  Due  obedience  thou  didst  show, 
O  make  me  obedient  too; 
Thou  wast  merciful  and  kind. 
Grant  me,  Lord,  thj  loving  mind. 


3  Let  me  above  all  fulfil 

God  my  heav'nly  Father's  will, 
Never  his  good  Spirit  grieve. 
Only  to  his  glory  live. 

4  Loving  Jesus,  holy  Lamb, 
In  thy  hands  secure  I  am; 
Fix  thy  temple  in  my  heart, 
Never  from  thy  child  depart. 

5  Teach   me    to    show   forth   thy 

praise. 
Love  and  serve  thee  all  my  days; 

0  might  all  around  me  see 
Christ,  the  holy  child,  in  me! 

984.*     T.  14.     (790.) 

THOU,  gracious  Saviour,  for  my 
good 
Wast  pleas'd  a  child  to  be, 
And  thou  didst  shed  thy  precious 
blood 
Upon  the  cross  for  me. 

2  O  take  me  as  thy  property, 
Take  me  just  as  I  am, 

1  know  that  I  belong  to  thee. 

Thy  love  ray  heart  doth  claim. 

3  Low  at  thy  feet  O  may  I  bow, 
Be  thine,  my  Saviour,  still; 

In  nothing  bad  myself  allow. 
Nor  ever  show  self-will. 

4  Preserve,  I  pray,   my  heart  se- 

cure 
From  ev'ry  hurt  and  stain; 
First   make   it,   and   then  keep  it 

pure. 
And  shut  to  all  that's  vain. 

5  If  early  thou  wilt  take  me  hence, 
O  that  no  harm  will  be! 

Since  endless  bliss  will  then  com- 
mence. 
When  I  shall  live  with  thee. 

6  If  thou  wilt  have  me  longer  sta}'-, 
In  years  and  stature  grow; 

Help  me  to  serve  thee  night  and 
day. 
While  I  am  here  below. 

7  Then,  after  walking  in  thy  ways, 
And  serving  thee  in  love. 

Receive  me  to  thyself  in  peace, 
To  sing  thy  praise  above! 


276 


CHILDREN. 


985.  T.  11.    (791.) 

OUT  of  love  and  boundless  grace, 
Thou  hast  brought  us  to  a  place, 
Jesus,  where  we  oft  may  hear 
Of  the  suffering's  thou  didst  bear. 

2  Be  our  Shepherd  ev'ry  day, 
That  we  little  iambs  ne'er  stray; 
Whensoe'er  we  hear  thy  voice, 
To  obey  may  we  rejoice. 

3  Thanks  to  thee  for  all  the  care 
That's  bestow'd  upon  us  here; 
May  we  evermore  to  thee 

For  thy  goodness  grateful  be. 

986.  T.22.     (792.) 

THOU  Guardian  of  thy  lambs,  be- 
hold 
Us  little  ones  of  thy  dear  fold; 
Take  us  into  thy  special  care, 
Secure  our  souls  from  ev'ry  snare. 

2  Let  nothing  in  our  minds  take 

place. 
But  what  is  sanctified  by  grace; 
May  that  sink  deep  into  each  heart. 
And    may  nought    else   have   any 

part. 

3  Set  on  our  breasts  thy  Spirit's 

seal. 
Within  our  hearts  thy  love  reveal. 
And  our  poor  souls  securely  keep 
Among  thy  flock,  thy  chosen  sheep. 

987.  T.  14.     (793.) 

LOVER  of  little  children!  thee, 

0  Jesus,  we  adore; 
Our  kind  and  loving  Saviour  be. 

Both  now  and  evermore. 

2  O  take  us  up  into  thy  arms. 
Then  we  are  truly  blest; 

Thy  new-born  babes  are  safe  from 
harms. 
While  leaning  on  thy  breast. 

3  Still  as  we  grow  in  years,  in  grace 
And  wisdom  let  us  grow, 

That  daily  more  we  thee  may  praise. 
More  of  thy  mercy  know. 


4  Strong  let  us  in  thy  grace  abide, 

But  ignorant  of  ill; 
From  malice,  subtlety  and  pride, 

O  Lord,  preserve  us  still. 

988.     T.  14.     (794,811.) 

JESUS,  the  Lord,  our  Shepherd  is, 
And  did  our  souls  redeem; 

Our  present  and  eternal  bliss 
Were  both  procur'd  by  him. 

2  His  mercy  ev'ry  sinner  claims; 
For  all  his  flock  he  cares; 

The    sheep   he    gently  leads,   the 
lambs 
He  in  his  bosom  bears. 

3  If  unto  us  our  friends  are  good, 
'Twas  he  their  hearts  inclin'd; 

He  bids  our  fathers  give  us  food. 
And  makes  our  mothers  kind. 

4  Then  let  us  thank  him  for  his 

grace, 
He  will  not  disapprove 
Our  meanest  sacrifice  of  praise. 
For  his  unbounded  love. 

5  When  children  honor  Jesus  thus, 
And  thank  him  for  his  grace. 

Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes,  like  us. 
His  wisdom  perfects  praise. 

6  To  thee,  Almighty  God,  to  thee 
Ourselves  we  now  resign: 

'Twill  please  us  to  look  back,  and 
see 
We  were  in  childhood  thine. 

7  Let  the  sweet  work  of  pray'r  and 

praise 
Employ  our  infant  breath; 
Thus  we're  prepar'd  for  length  of 
days. 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 

989.*     T.  22.     (795.) 

JESUS!    the    children's    dearest 

Friend, 
Who  dost  to  all  our  wants  attend. 
Thou  wast  a  child,  and  knowest 

well. 
How  we,  thy  helpless    children, 

feel. 


CHILDREN. 


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2  Grant  unto  us  continually 
The  blessings  of  thy  infancy; 

Let  us,  thro'  each  succeeding  year, 
The  merits  of  thy  childhood  share. 

3  Thee,  gracious  Lord,  we  now  im- 

plore. 
To  manifest  thyself  still  more, 
And  thus  to  teach  us  by  degrees 
To  live  a  life  of  happiness. 

4  May  we  thy  mind  still  better  know: 
May  we  in  grace  and    knowledge 

grow. 
And  learn  all  that  whereby  we  may 
Adorn  thy  doctrine  ev'ry  way. 

5  0  may  we  ever  feel  thee  near, 
And    be    employ'd   in   praise   and 

pray'r. 
May  we  in  thy  blest  fellowship 
Wake,  do  our  daily  work,  and  sleep. 

6  Thus  will  our  infant  tongues  re- 

cord 
Thy   birth   and    passion,   gracious 

Lord, 
That  thou,  who  diedst  in  our  stead, 
Art  God,  by  whom  all  things  were 

made. 

990.*     T.  22.     (796.) 

EMBRACE  us  in  thy  tender  way. 
Dear  Lord,  and  bless  us  all,  we  pray, 
As  thou  on  earth  didst  formerly, 
When  children  once  were  brought 
to  thee.  . 

2  We  are  baptiz'd  into  thy  death, 
And  call'd  to  praise  thee  with  each 

breath; 
Thou  bought'st  us  with  thy  blood 

divine, 
0  take  and  keep  us  ever  thine! 

3  Thy   youth    unspotted,   full    of 

grace. 
Teach  us  all  virtue  and  all  praise; 
Tliou  art  our  Pattern,  grant  that  we 
In  all  things  may  resemble  thee. 

4  From  year  to  year,  while  we  in- 

crease 
In  stature,  may  we  grow  in  grace; 
In  learning  and  obedience  too, 
May  we  thy  blessed  path  pursue. 
Bb 


5  By  day  and  night  our  steps  direct, 
And  soul  and  body.  Lord,  protect 
From  ev'ry  thing  that  grieveth  thee, 
Or  unto  us  might  hurtful  be. 

6  Impart  to  us  that  needful  good, 
A  heart  besprinkled  with  thy  blood, 
Wholly  devoted  unto  thee, 

For  thy  soul's  bitter  agony. 

7  That  grace  upon  us  all  bestow, 
Thee    more    and  more  by  faith  to 

know. 
We  then  the  glories  of  thy  name 
In  grateful  accents  shall  proclaim. 

991.*     T.22.     (797.) 

HERE  are  we  children  poor  and 

mean, 
Corrupt  throughout,  defil'd  by  sin. 
But  by  Christ's  purifying  blood 
We're  made  acceptable  to  God. 

2  May  none  of  us,  while  we  abide 
On  earth,  be  weaned  from  thy  side; 
But  grant  that  we  be  found  in  thee, 
And  thou  in  us  eternally. 


992.     T.22.     (798.) 

I  LOVE  the  Lord,  who  died  for  me, 
I  love  his  grdce  divine  and  free; 

1  love  the  scriptures,  there  I  read 
Christ  loved  me,  and  for  me  bled.. 

2  I  love  his  tears  and  suff'rings 

great, 
I  love  his  precious  bloody  sweat, 
I  love  his  blood,  were  that  not  spilt 
I  could  not  have  been  freed  from 

guilt. 

3  I  love  to  hear  that  ho  was  slain. 
I  love  his  ev'ry  grief  and  pain, 

I  love  to  meditate  by  faith 
Upon  his  meritorious  death. 

4  I  love  Mount  Calv'ry,  where  his 

love 
Stronger  than  death  itself  did  prove; 

I  love  to  walk  his  dol'rous  way,^ 

II  love  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay. 


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5  I  love  his  people  and  their  ways, 
I  love  with  them  to  pray  and  praise; 
I  love  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

I  love  the  Spirit  he  sent  down. 

6  I  love  to  think  the  time   will 

come, 
When  I  shall  be  with  him  at  home. 
And  praise  him  in  eternity: 
Then  shall  my  love  completed  be. 

993.  T.  22.     (799.) 

1  WILL  a  little  pilgrim  be, 
Resolv'd  alone  to  follow  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  who  now  art 

gone. 
Up  to  thy  everlasting  throne. 

2  I  will  my  heart  to  thee  resign, 
Thine  only  be,  O  be  thou  mine! 
The  world  I  leave  and  foolish  play. 
To  happiness  to  find  the  way. 

3  My  lips   shall  be  employ'd   to 

bless 
The  Lord,  who  is  my  Righteous- 
ness; 
My  pleasure  only  to  pursue 
His   mind,    and   him   my  Saviour 
know. 

4  So  long  I'll  pray  below  to  live, 
Till  I  my  pardon  seal'd  receive; 

1  then,  when  Jesus  calls,  shall  die. 
Or  rather  live  eternally. 

994,  T.  14.     (800.) 

JESUS,  to  thee  f)ur  souls  we  raise. 
And  for  a  blessing  look; 

May  we,  assisted  by  thy  grace. 
With  pleasure  learn  our  book. 

2  Give  us  an  humble,  active  mind. 
From  sloth  and  folly  free; 

Give  us  a  cheerful  heart,  inclin'd 
To  useful  industry. 

3  A  faithful  memory  bestow, 
With  solid  learning's  store; 

And   still,   O   Lord,   as   more  we 
know, 
Let  us  obey  thee  more. 


4  Let  us  things  excellent  discern, 
Hold  fast  what  we  approve; 

But  more  than  all  delight  to  learn 
The  lessons  of  thy  love. 

995.    T.  14.     (801.) 

STILL  may  we  keep  the  aim  in 
mind. 

For  which  we  hither  came, 
In  search  of  useful  learning  join'd. 

As  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb. 

2  Daily  to  Jesus  we'll  look  up, 

As  soon  as  we  awake. 
And  for  his  constant  blessing  hope 
In  all  we  undertake. 

3  His  meritorious  industry. 
His  labor,  toil  and  sweat. 

Shall  our  support  and  pattern  be, 
Him  we  will  imitate. 

4  If  he  his  grace  on  us  confer, 
W^e  then  shall  learn  apace, 

Live  to  his  glory,  and  declare 
Our  heav'nly  Father's  praise. 

996.    T.  14. 

0  JESUS,   Lord    of   heav'n   and 
earth, 

How  sweet  thy  mercies  are! 
How  rich  to  those  of  lowly  birth. 

The  children  of  thy  care! 

2  Thou  art  our  Shepherd,  glorious 

God! 
Thy  little  flock  behold: 
And  guide  us  by  tliy  staif  and  rod, 
The  children  of  thy  fold. 

3  We  praise  thy  name  that  we  were 

broug-ht 
To  this  delightful  place. 
Where  we   are  wisdom's  lessons 
taught. 
The  children  of  thy  grace. 

4  O  may  our  friends,  thy  servants 

here. 
Meet  all  our  souls  above; 
And  they  and  we  in  heav'n  appear,, 
The  children  of  thy  love! 


CHILDREN. 


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997.  T.590.     (802.) 

0  THOU,  before  whose  Father's 
face 
The  children's  angels  stand, 
Grant  me,   a  helpless    child,  the 
grace 
That  thy  angelic  band 
May  watch   my  ways,  and  guard 
my  bed, 
And  minister  to  me, 
Till  I  in  death  shall  bow  my  head, 
And  go  to  live  with  thee, 

998.  T.  159.     (803.) 
HOW  heart-affecting  Christ  to  see, 

Some  days  before  he  bled. 
Go  to  Jerns'lem  willingly 

To  suffer  in  our  stead! 
When  he  approach'd,  the  multitude 
Their  garments  spread  and  branches 
strew'd, 

Crying  '  Hosanna'  to  his  praise, 

With  joy  and  thankfulness. 

2    'Twas  then  the  children  join'd 
the  rest, 

And  hail'd  him  with  a  song; 
With  one  accord  his  name  confess'd, 

Amidst  the  joyful  throng; 
With  them  may  we  unite  our  lays, 
And,  though  in  feeble  accents,  raise 

Our  Hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb, 

Who  died  us  to  redeem. 

999.     T.243.     (804.) 

THE  holy  child  Jesus, 
Our  God  and  our  Saviour, 

Who  died  to  release  us. 
We'll  worship  for  ever, 

God's  holy  Lamb, — the  Lord's  his 
name. 

2  In  liveliest  manner 
O  let  us  before  him 

With  joy  sing  Hosanna, 

And  praise  and  adore  him; 
Our  childlike  cries — he'll  not  de- 
spise. 

3  Come  then,  let  us  follow 
Our  Master  with  praises; 

His  name  let  us  hallow. 

Whose  blood  us  releases: 
O  Christ,  to  thee — all  ^lory  be! 


4  Hosanna!  Hosanna! 

Thou  Son  of  king  David: 
Hosanna!  Hosanna! 

For  thou  hast  us  saved: 
For  ever  reign — thou    Lamb  once 
slain! 

1000.     T.  39.     (805.) 

LORD  Jesus,  we  bless  thee  that 

thou  wast  a  child. 
And  hast  us  thereby  unto  God  re- 

concil'd: 
We  thank  thee  for  suff'ring,  and 

dying  in  pain. 
For  thy  being  buried,  and  rising 

again. 

2  We  thank  thee,  that  thou  wilt  the 

children  permit 
To  offer  their  praises  and  songs  at 

thy  feet; 
That  thou.  Lord,  dost  deign  their 

petitions  to  hear. 
And  always  to  help  them  and  save 

them  art  near. 

3  Thou  wilt  be  our  Saviour,  Re- 

deemer, and  Friend, 
Grant  we  may  abide  in  thy  love  to 

the  end; 
O  render  us  truly  obedient  to  thee. 
That  we  thy  dear  children  for  ever 

may  be. 

1001.     T.  39.     (806.) 

WHEREIN  is  for  children  true 
bliss  to  be  found] — 

When  by  Jesus  Christ  as  his  sheep 
they  are  own'd. 

In  him  they  find  pasture  while  here 
they  remain. 

And  joys  everlasting  in  heaven  ob- 
tain. 

2  We  sing  and  we  hear,  how  our 
Maker  came  down 

To  earth,  and  for  us  left  his  hea- 
venly throne. 

Assuming  our  nature,  became  a 
poor  child. 

And  us  by  his  suff'rings  to  God  re-. 
Qoncil'd. 


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3  O  myst'ry  of  godliness !  wonder 

of  grace! 
May  we  without  ceasing  adore  him 

and  praise; 
May  all  of  us  know  what  a  Saviour 

we  have, 
Yea  love  him  sincerely,  and  in  him 

believe. 

4  We  now,  with  the  angels,  unite 

to  declare 

The  praises  of  him,  who  our  sor- 
rows did  bear. 

With  hearts  and  with  voices  exalt- 
ing the  Lamb, 

Who  died  on  the  cross  our  poor 
souls  to  redeem. 

1002.     T.  39.     (807.) 

DEAR  children,  assembled  to  hear 

of  the  Lord, 
You're    here    to  be  taught  by  his 

Spirit  and  word; 
0  think  what  great  favors  on  you 

are  conferr'd! 
A. — For  this  may  his  name  by  us 

all  be  rever'd. 

2  The  Father  in  heav'n  us  as  chil- 

dren will  own. 
And  we  are  beloved  by  Jesus,  his 

Son, 
The  Spirit  of  truth  will  instruct  us 

to  pray. 
And  he  will  direct  us  throughout 

our  whole  way. 

3  Ah!  should  not  the  mercies,  which 

daily  you  prove. 
Excite  you  our  Saviour  to  praise 

and  to  love] 
A. — Yes,  we  are  desirous  to  value 

his  grace. 
To  love  and  adore  him,  and  live  to 

his  praise. 

4  O  merciful  Saviour,  so  grant  it  to 

be, 
Nor  suffer  us  ever  to  wander  from 

thee; 
We're  poor  little  children,  preserve 

us,  we  pray, 
And  may  we  our  love  by  obedience 

display. 


1003.     T.  14.     (808.) 

HAPPY  the  children  who  betimes 
Have  learn'd  to  know  the  Lord! 

Who,  through  his  grace,  escape  the 
crimes 
Forbidden  in  his  word; 

2  Who  early,  by  a  living  faith, 
Have  deep  foundation  laid 

In  Jesus'  meritorious  death; 
Such  need  not  be  afraid. 

3  Should  they  be  early  hence  re- 

mov'd. 
He  will  their  souls  receive; 
For  they,  who  Jesus  here  have  lov'd, 
With  him  shall  ever  live. 


1004.     T.  14.     (809.) 

HAPPY  the  children  who  are  gone 
To  Jesus  Christ  in  peace! 

Who    stand    around    his    glorious 
throne, 
Clad  in  his  rigrhteousness. 

2  The  Saviour,  whom  they  lov'd 

when  here. 
Hath  wip'd  their  tears  away; 
They  never  more  can  grieve  or  fear. 
Or  sin,  or  go  astray. 

3  In  ceaseless  happiness  they  view 
Our  Saviour's  smiling  face; 

That  face  once  bruis'd,  in  which  be- 
low 
Men  saw  no  comeliness. 

4  Methinks  I  hear  them  joyful  sing, 
(Ten  thousands  do  the  same:) 

Salvation  to  th'  immortal  King! 
To  God  and  to  the  Lamb! 

5  0  that  I  may  so  favor'd  be, 
With  them  above  to  join: 

0  that,  like  them,  I  Christ  may  see, 
And  he  be  ever  mine. 

6  Grant  me  but  this,  thou   great 

High-Priest; 
And  when  I'm  here  no  more. 
Convey  me  safe  to  endless  rest, 
Where  thou  art  gone  before. 


CHILDREN. 


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1005.  T.587.     (810.) 

THE  child  sweetly  rests, 
Whom  nothing  molests, 
Received    in    mercy    among    the 
Lamb's  guests. 

2  He  ne'er  shall  weep  more. 
His  sighing  is  o'er, 

His  travels  and  dangers,  he's  got 
safe  on  shore. 

3  His  body  is  dead. 
And  in  the  grave  laid, 

But  shall,  again  raised,  to  life  be 
convey 'd. 

4  The  spirit  is  gone 

In  peace  to  God's  throne. 
To  praise  God  our  Saviour,  where 
we  shall  be  soon. 

5  He  sings  now  above. 
Made  perfect  in  love, 

And  never,  0  never,  he  thence  shall 
remove. 

6  He  rests  now  in  peace. 
Beholds  the  Lord's  face, 

Hath  happily  finish'd  thus  early  his 
race. 

7  For  that  blessed  day 
We  earnestly  pray. 

Lord    Jesus,    come    quickly,    and 
make  no  delay! 

1006.  T.  586.     (857.) 
MOST  holy  Lord,  mankind's  Crea- 
tor, 

Who,  to  redeem  us  by  thy  death, 
Assumedst  feeble  human  nature, 

We  call  on  thee  in  humble  faith: 
O  hear  our  fervent  supplication. 
Let  all  our  children  thy  salvation. 
Thy  tender  love  and  care. 
In  largest  measure  share; 

For  thine  they  are. 


B.     For  Boys. 

1007.*     T.  164.     (812.) 
BELOVED  youths,  if  'tis  your  aim 
To  be  like  Christ,  your  Saviour, 
And  to  extol  his  saving  name 
In  word  and  in  behavior, 
Bb2 


With  an  obedient  mind 
Be  to  his  will  resign'd, 
He  by  his  blood  will   wash  you 

clean. 
And  free  you  from  the  pow'rof  sin. 

2  O  might  it  be  our  hearts'  delight. 
Amidst  his  flock  with  pleasure 

T'  obey  him,  walk  as  in  his  sight. 
And  serve  him  in  our  measure; 
For  ev'ry  thing  that's  good 
And  just  flows  from  his  blood; 
A  virtuous  mind,  chaste  and  un- 

stain'd. 
May  be  by  faith  in  him  obtain'd. 

3  Yea,  an  obedient,  simple  mind. 
Faithful  in  ev'ry  station. 

To  true  humility  inclin'd, 
And  perfect  resignation, 
The  blest  eff"ect  will  prove 
Of  that  unfeigned  love 
To  Christ,  which  is  produc'd  by 

faith 
In  him,  and  his  atoning  death. 

1008.*     T.  37.     (813.) 

WOULD  our  youth  grow  in  grace, 

Wisdom,  and  favor; 
As  truly  was  the  case 

With  Christ,  our  Saviour; 
Let  them  continually 

View  him  in  spirit. 
To  them  he  will  apply 

His  precious  merit. 

2  He  who  without  delay 
To  Jesus  turneth. 

With  confidence  doth  pray. 

And  humbly  mourneth. 
Doth  certainly  receive 

(O  boundless  favorl) 
Forgiveness  of  his  sins 

From  Christ  our  Saviour. 

3  If  we,  with  uprightness, 
'Fore  him  discover 

Our  wants,  then  our  distress 

Will  soon  be  over; 
He'll  cure  most  graciously 

Our  worst  diseases. 
And  fill  us  constantly 

With  thanks  and  praises. 


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1009.  T.23.     (814.) 
JESUS  hath  procur'd  salvation 
For  mankind  in  ev'ry  station: 
Ev'ry  youth  that  loves  our  Saviour 
Imitates  his  chaste  behavior. 

2  If  vre,  when  by  guilt  oppressed, 
Look  to  Christ,  our  Pattern  blessed, 
He  will  graciously  direct  us, 
And  from  ev'ry  sin  protect  us. 

1010.  T.  79.  (817.) 
MIGHT  we  unto  our  Saviour 
Lift  up  our  hearts  with  fervor, 

Each  day,  and  pray  for  grace 
T'  obtain  a  true  sensation 
Of  Jesus'  great  salvation. 

And  of  our  fall  and  sinfulness! 

1011.*     T.  1G6.     (818.) 

0  MIGHT  we  all   Christ's  name 
confess 
In  our  whole  conversation. 
And    each    one,  throuo-h    our    Sa- 
viour  s  grace, 
Be  faithful  in  his  station; 
Might  in  our  very  looks  be  seen 

That  we,  through  Jesus'  merit, 
Are   humble,    steady,   chaste,   and 
clean, 
And  guided  by  his  Spirit! 

1012.*     T.  58.     (819.) 
WHAT  glorious  pattern  for  the  heart 

and  mind, 
0  Jesus,  doth  each  true  believer  find 
In  thy  words  and  actions,  and  whole 

behavior! 
We  pray  thee,  grant  unto  our  youth 

the  favor  To  follow  thee. 

C.     For  Unmarried  Men. 
1013.     T.  590.     (820.) 

HOW  shall  a  young  man  cleanse 
his  way] 
By  foU'wing  close  his  word 
Who  once  on  earth  a  young  man 
was, 
Jesus,  our  God  and  Lord: 


2  We  now  no  longer  need  remain 
Fast  bound  in  chains  of  sin; 

Whoe'er  believes,  is  free  indeed, 
And  by  his  word  made  clean: 

Since  Jesus  on  th'  accursed  cross 
The  pow'r  of  sin  did  quell, 

When  sin  assaileth  us,  we  look 
To  him,  and  soon  grow  well. 

3  Ye  chosen  people  of  the  Lord, 
Which  Jesus'  pow'r  displays. 

If  in  obedience  to  his  word 

You're    render'd    clean   through 
grace; 

His  dying  love  be  yet  impress'd 
More  clearly  on  each  heart! 

And  whether  you're  at  work  or  rest. 
To  love  him  be  your  part! 

4  Ye  purchas'd  souls,  Christ's  hap- 
py flock, 

Be  to  his  will  resign'd, 
And  gladly  offer  up  to  him 

Your  body,  soul  and  mind. 
0!  if  the  bleeding  Lamb  of  God, 

Who  died  us  to  redeem, 
But   call,  who   can  his  call  with- 
stand! 

Who  would  not  follow  him! 

1014.     T.  185.     (822.) 

BRETHREN,  'tis  but  meet  to  ren- 
der praises 
To  Immanuel,  our  Lord; 
Who  to  bless  his   children  never 
ceases. 
Since  to  favor  they're  restor'd; 
'Midst  a  sense  of  our  own  imper- 
fection. 
We  can  magnify  that  free  election 
Of  his  grace,  by  which  we  stand 
'Mongst  his  flock,  his  chosen  band. 

2  Yes,  we  feel  indeed  our  own  de- 
merit. 
And  our  imperfections  great; 
Had  we  not  been  led  by  Jesus'  Spi- 
rit, 
Never  could  we  thus  have  met: 
We  deserv'd  eternal  condemnation, 
But  his  death  procured  our  salva- 
tion: 


His  word  is  spirit,  and  is  pow'r; 

True  life  doth  flow  from  him; 
Our  food  his  sacred  flesh,  our  drink  i  And  since  we've  experienc'd  this, 

His  blood,  that  healing  stream.    I  We're  determin'd  to  be  his. 


MEN. 


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1015.*     T.  166.     (823.) 

DEAR   brethren,   let    us   take  to 
heart 

The  teaching  of  the  Spirit; 
He'll  ev'ry  grace  to  us  impart, 

Which  Jesus  Christ  did  merit: 
Who,  by  all  he  hath  done  and  said 

In  his  humiliation, 
Hath  boundless  blessings  merited. 

And  sanctified  our  station. 

1016.     T.  45.     (824.) 

THEE  God's  own  Son — with  joy 
we  own 

To  be  our  dearest  Brother; 
Heav'n  and  earth  do  not  afford 

Like  to  thee  another. 

2  But,   Oh!  might  we — such  bre- 
thren be, 

Of  whom  thou'rt  not  ashamed; 
Might,  by  all  we  do,  thy  grace 

Loudly  be  proclaimed. 

1017.*     T.  166.     (825.) 

JESUS,  we  now  devote  to  thee 

Our  body,  soul,  and  spirit, 
Since  thou  to  us  prosperity 

Impartest  through  thy  merit. 
In  thought  and  deed  we  wish  to  be 

Like  thee,  that  each  who  sees  us 
May  in  us  some  resemblance  see 

Of  our  great  Pattern,  Jesus. 

1018.     T.  56.     (826.) 

BLESSED  Saviour  :[|:  with  love's 

sacred  fire. 
We  entreat  thee  :[|:  all  our  souls 
inspire: 
By  thy  death  0  set  us  free 
From  sin's  cruel  slavery: 
Then  to  serve  thee  :||:  will  be  our 
desire. 

2  Chains  of  darkness,  :||:  wherewith 

men  are  bound. 
Now  are  broken,  :||:  and  a  help  is 
found; 
They  who  gladly  would  be  free. 
May  by  Christ  deliver'd  be; 
This  to  sinners  :||:  is  a  joyful  sound. 


3  Nought  but  blessings  :i:  he  for 

us  intends, 
And  his  mercy :  || :  never,  never  ends; 
Let  us  look-  unto  the  cross. 
Where  he  died  to  ransom  us, 
On  that  off 'ring  :||:  faith  alone  de- 
pends. 

4  As  thy  chosen,  :j|:  blood-bought 

property. 
We'll  know  nothing-,  :|l:  Lamb  once 
slam,  but  thee; 
Thou  shalt  be  our  Lord  and  God, 
Of  redemption  in  thy  blood 
To  all  nations  :||:  we  will  testify. 

1019.     T.  97.     (827.) 

YE  brethren,  sav'd  by  Jesus'  blood. 
Let  us  prepare  to  serve  our  God, 
Remember  our  Redeemer's  toil, 
Supply  our  lamps  of  faith  with  oil; 
To  him  devote  ourselves  each  day 

anew 
With  soul  and  body,  for  they  are 

his  due. 

2  Then  let  us  rise  and  serve  the 

Lord, 
Go  when   he   calls,   proclaim   the 

word 
Of  his  atonement  far  and  near, 
Count   not   our  lives  for  him  too 

dear, 
Declare  to  negroes,  savages,  and 

slaves. 
That  Jesus'  blood  the  vilest  sinners 

saves. 

1020.     T.  185.     (828.) 

TO   thy   brethren    ever  be   propi- 
tious, 
Li  our  hearts  thy  love  reveal; 
Grant  that  we  may   follow   thee, 
Lord  Jesus; 
Fill  our  souls  with  ardent  zeal, 
To   proclaim   to   many  a   heathen 

nation 

Thy  atoning  death  for  our  salva- 
tion: 
Grant  us,  Jesus,  to  increase 
Both  in  number  and  in  gfrace, 


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D.    For  Girls. 


1021.*     T.14.     (829.) 

OUR  Lord  and  Saviour  doth  attend 
To  all  our  tears  and  sighs, 

And  us  his  maidens  will  defend 
From  vain  perplexities. 

2  Blest  Mary,  with  a  cheerful  voice, 
To  all  around  declar'd: 

'In  God  my  Saviour  I  rejoice, 
For  he  my  pray'r  hath  heard. 

3  'The  Lord  hath  highly  favor'd 

me; 
His  handmaid's  low  estate 
He  hath  regarded  graciously, 
The  poor  he  doth  elate.' 

4  Thus  all  who  wait  upon  the  Lord, 
And  seek  for  peace  and  rest, 

In  him,  according  to  his  word. 
Shall  be  consol'd  and  blest. 

5  We're    poor    and    needy;    but, 

through  grace. 
His  Spirit  teacheth  us 
To  look,  with  ail  our  sinfulness. 
In  faith  to  Jesus'  cross. 

6  When  simply  we  obey  his  voice, 
And  to  our  Lord  appeal, 

In  God  our  Saviour  we  rejoice. 
Since  pard'ning  grace  we  feel. 

7  Most  gracious  Saviour!  to  confide 
In  thee,  O  grant  us  grace: 

Preserve  us  all  from  self  and  pride. 
That  bane  of  happiness. 

8  Meekness,  and  true  humility 
Unto  us  all  impart; 

Yea,  by  thy  merits  sanctify 
And  render  pure  each  heart. 

1022.     T.  16.     (830.) 

BLESS'D  are  they  whose  medita 
tion 

Is  directed  oft  by  faith 
To  their  Saviour's  incarnation, 

Human  life  and  painful  death. 

2  Bless'd  are  they,  who   as   poor 
sinners 
Gain  from  Jesus  life  and  grace; 


Tho'  they  be  but  young  beginners, 
And  by  nature  vile  and  base. 

3  Blessed  they,  who  live  to  Jesus, 
Who  to  him  their  hearts  devote, 

Wishing  to  show  forth  his  praises: 
Truly  blessed  is  their  lot! 

1023.*     T.  168.     (831.) 

UNTO  thee,  most  gracious  Saviour, 
We  ourselves  anew  commend!     ■ 

Look  on  us  in  grace  and  favor, 
To  our  pray'rs  and  wants  attend; 

Grant  us  all  a  tender  feeling 

Of  thy  love  and  gracious  dealing, 
That  our  hearts  may  truly  be 
Fill'd  with  fervent  love  to  thee. 

2  This  alone  can  keep  us  steady 
In  the  simple  path  of  grace, 

And  when  any  thing  seems  ready 
To  disturb  our  happiness, 

Lord,  in  mercy  us  deliver. 

Yea,  protect  and  keep  us  ever 
From  the  world  and  sin  secure, 
And  in  soul  and  body  pure! 

1024.*     T.  185.     (832.) 

WHEN    bemoaning    our    undone 
condition. 
Weeping  for  redeeming  grace, 
We  with  heart-felt  and  sincere  con- 
trition, 
Pant  for  peace  and  happiness. 
Found   alone    by  living    faith    in 

Jesus, 
Who  was  slain,  from  sorrow  to  re- 
lease us. 
We  find  then  most  certainly 
Life,  and  true  felicity. 

2  Then,  renew'd  by  grace,  the  heart 
desireth 
To  be  Jesus'  property; 
Yea  his  dying  love  our  souls  in- 
spireth 
Him  to  love  most  fervently; 
Though  we  feel,  that  we  are  poor 

and  needy. 
Yet  to  yield   him  joy  wVre  ever 
ready. 
Thinking  always  how  we  may 
Love  unfeign'd  to  him  display. 


WOMEN. 


285 


1025.    T.56.     (833.) 
0  BE  mindful  :||:  of  us,  gracious 

Lord, 
'Midst  our  weakness  :||:  aid  to  us 
afford; 
Human  frailty  well  thou  know'st; 
We  of  nothing-  else  can  boast 
But   the   blessings  :[|:  which   thy 
death  procur'd. 

2  Lord,  assist  us  :||:  in  the  needful 

hour, 
In  temptation  :||:  grant  us  help  and 
povv'r: 
We  in  thee  alone  confide. 
In  this  world  be  thou  our  Guide, 
Keep  us  humble,  :||:  and  in  spirit 
poor. 

3  From  each  idol  :||:  O  deliver  us. 
Make  us  willing  :||:  to  take  up  our 

cross; 
Our  diseases  kindly  heal. 
To  our  hearts  thy  love  reveal; 
All  besides  thee  :|):  may  we  count 
but  loss. 

1026.*     T.  168.     (834.) 
BLESSED  are  we,  if  believing 

In  the  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
And  in  lowliness  receiving 

From  his  fulness  grace  for  grace; 
When  we  find  in  him  salvation. 
Happiness  and  consolation, 

And  obey  the  Shepherd's  voice, 

Then  we  truly  can  rejoice. 

2  Though  we  feel  that  soul  and  body 
Are  corrupt  and  void  of  good, 

Yet  the  Lord  is  ever  ready 
To  apply  his  cleansing  blood; 

With  our  weaknesses  he  beareth, 

All  our  pray'rs  he  kindly  heareth. 
And  we  daily  may  increase 
In  his  knowledge  and  in  grace. 


E.     For  Unmarried  Women. 

1027.*     T.185.     (835.) 
WOULD  you  know  the  grace  and 
peace  enjoyed 
By  a  child  of  God,  through  faith; 
See  a  virgin,  who  alone  employed 
With  her  Saviour  and  his  death, 


Vanity  and  worldly  ways  despiseth, 
While  the  converse  with  her  Lord 

she  prizeth. 
And  thus,  on  this  side  the  grave, 
Foretaste    sweet  of   heav'n    may 

have. 

2  Therefore,  this  be   our  concern 

for  ever. 
Since  we're  with  this  knowledge 
blest. 

To  have  our  eternal  Bridegroom's 
favor. 
Then   v/e   find    true   peace   and 
rest; 

But  indeed  it  is  from  each  ex- 
pected. 

That  the  heart  be  by  his  grace 
directed. 

Nor  have  any  other  aim, 

Than  to  love  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

3  Happy  they  who  feel  the  healing 

power 
Of  Christ's  blood  in  ev'ry  case! 

May  we  follow  him,  and  seek  each 
hour 
To   preserve   ourselves   through 
grace; 

May  the  virtue  of  our  Saviour's 
passion 

Sanctify  our  walk  and  conversa- 
tion; 

We  ourselves  to  him  commend, 

May  his  aim  with  us  be  gain'd. 

1028.*     T.  583.     (836.) 

WE  virgins,  who  enjoy  our  Sa- 
viour's grace. 

Are  happier  far  than  words  can  e'er 
express; 

Jesus,  the  Bridegroom  of  our  souls, 
supplies 

Our  wants,  and  soul  and  body 
sanctifies. 

2  His  love  prodnceth  love;  con- 
strain'd  thereby. 

Our  sole  intention  is  to  yield  him 

When  in  our  hearts  his  love  is  shed 

abroad, 
We  then,  like  Mary,  favor  find  with 

God, 


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UNMARRIED 


3  Lord,  may  thy  love  with  grati- 

tude inspire 
Our  souls,  and  to  thy  name  be  our 

desire! 
"We  thee  entreat  to  form  us  to  thy 

praise, 
And  all  that's  carnal  wholly  to  erase. 

4  If  we  thy  rich  forgiveness  daily 

prove. 

This  will  unite  us,  Lord,  to  thee  in 
love, 

O  make  us  all  devoted  unto  thee; 

Let  us  thy  chaste  and  faithful  vir- 
gins be. 

1029.    T.  16.     (837.) 

HAPPY  they,  who  oft  for  Jesus 
Weep,  from  need  as  well  as  love, 

They  experience  him  propitious, 
And  his  favor  richly  prove. 

2  Happy  they,  who  are  excited 
Him  to  follow  ev'ry  where. 

And  are  with  his  ways  delighted, 
He  to  such  is  truly  dear. 

3  Happy  is  each  virgin's  station, 
Whom  he  kindly  owns  as  his, 

And  who  counts  his  great  salvation 
As  her  highest  good  and  bliss. 

4  Happy,  who  thus  find  in  Jesus 
All  their  wishes  satisfied: 

Ah!  to  them  how  dear  and  precious 
Is  that  Friend,  who  for  us  died! 

1030.     T.  16.     (838.) 

BLEST  are  they,  who  human  na- 
ture 

Feel  as  vile,  corrupt  and  base. 
But  that  ev'ry  fallen  creature 

May  be  heal'd  by  Jesus'  grace. 

2  Mourning  souls  are  truly  blessed, 
They  that  seek  will  surely  find; 

Jesus  comforts  the  distressed. 
To  the  contrite  he  is  kind. 

3  Christ  the  Bread,  that  came  from 

heaven, 
Doth  the  hungry  soul  revive. 
Unto  those  who  thirst,  is  given 
Water  from  the  well  of  life. 


4  Blest  are  they,  who  through  his 

favor. 

Here  in  heart  are  purified; 
They  shall  there  behold  their  Sa- 
viour 

Who  by  faith  in  him  abide. 

5  Blest  are  they,  who  in  his  merits 
Have  a  share,  tho'  here  despis'd, 

All  is  theirs;  what  flesh  inherits 
They  renounce,  he's  only  priz'd. 

6  Blest  are  they,  who,  foU'wing 

Jesus, 
Virgins  are  in  deed  and  truth; 
They   have    cause    to    give    him 
praises; 
Both  the  aged  and  the  youth. 

1031.    T.79. 

THE  Bridegroom  of  our  souls  we 

praise. 

To  him  our  grateful  songs  we  raise, 
That,   freed   from    this   world's 
thrall. 
His  purpose  is,  that  sanctified 
Throughout,  we  may  in  him  abide, 
With  joy  to  him  devote  our  all, 

2  Would  we  for  those  things  only 

care. 
Which  are  the  Lord's,  O  let  us  bear 

In  mind  the  promise  giv'n: 
'  Bless'd  are  the  pure  in  heart,  for 

they 
Shall  live  with  me  in  endless  day, 
And   shall   behold    my  face  in 
heav'n.' 

3  The  purity  our  God  requires, 
Prompts  us  to  shun  all  vain  desires, 

And  ev'ry  subtle  wile. 
By  which  the  world  the  soul  en- 
snares; • 
Or  those  the  tempter's  art  prepares, 
The  weak   and   careless  to  be- 
guile. 

4  May  happy  Mary's  better  part 
Be  the  fix'd  choice  of  ev'ry  heart, 

At  Jesus'  feet  to  dwell, 
To  ponder  there  upon  his  love. 
And  in  that  meditation  prove, 

Joy,   heav'nly,   great,   unspeak- 
able. 


WOMEN. 


287 


5  Let  us  stand  ready,  let  each  light, 
Trimm'd  carefully,  burn  clear  and 
bright. 
Each  lamp  be  well  supplied; 
May  we,  by  faith,  so  walk  below, 
That  all  the  friends  of  Christ  may 
know. 
We  live  to  Him,  who  for  us  died. 

1032.     T.56.     (840.) 
WE,  O  Jesus,  :||:  claim  thy  special 

care. 
Lord,   preserve  us   :|1:   from   each 
hurtful  snare; 
May  our  hearts  and  senses  be 
Fix'd,  in  true  simplicity. 
On  the  sufF'rings  :||:  thou  for  us 
didst  bear. 

2  Us  deliver  :11:  from  the  world  and 

sin. 

Let  thy  Spirit  :||:  rule  alone  within, 
Ev'ry  vain  desire  control. 
And  in  spirit,  body,  soul. 

Sanctify  us  :||:  by  thy  grace  divine. 

3  In  temptation  :||:  may  we  firmly 

stand. 
Ever  watchful  :||:  as  thou  dost  com- 
mand; 
Without  thee  we  nought  can  do. 
Strengthen  and  support  us  too 
In  all  trials  :||:  by  thy  mighty  hand. 

I  4  Fix  thy  temple  :11:  Saviour!   in 
each  breast. 
Undisturbed  :|1:  be  our  peace  and 
I  rest! 

Let  us  on  thy  merits  feed. 
In  the  path  of  grace  proceed. 
Be,   in  union  :11:  with  thee,  ever 
blest. 

1033.     T.  585. 
JOIN  to  render  thanks  and  praises 

To  your  faithful  cov'nant  God, 
For  the  undeserved  mercies. 
Freely  upon  you  bestow'd: 
Salem's  daughters  :||: 
In  your  happy  lot  rejoice. 

2  He  the  mighty.  He  the  holy, 
From  their  seats  puts  down  the 
proud, 
While  he  lifts  on  high  the  lowly, 


Fills  the  hungry  soul  with  good; 

He  regardeth  :||: 
His  handmaidens'  low  estate. 

3  He  his  mercy  doth  remember, 
This  all  they  who  fear  him  prove: 

Are  we  not  of  that  blest  number, 
Who  are  objects  of  his  love? 
Hallelujah!  :|1: 

He  for  us  great  things  hath  done. 

1034.    T.  22.    (843.) 

THOU   Bridegroom   of  the   soul! 

behold 
This  part  of  thy  beloved  fold, 
Thy  virgins,  who  before  thee  met, 
Here  to  perceive  thy  presence  wait. 

2  Give  us,  O  Lord,  to  feel  thy  peace, 
And  let  the  sanctifying  grace 
Which  flows  from  thy  humanity, 
Make  us  well-pleasing  unto  thee, 

3  O  may  we  feel  thy  healing  pow'r 
And  influence,  ev'ry  day  and  hour; 
Thus   all   thy   mercies   which  we 

prove. 
Will  us  excite  to  praise  and  love. 


F.     For  Married  People. 

1035.    T.  71. 

0  PRECIOUS  thoughts  of  peace! 
O  undeserved  grace. 

That  our  Creator, 
By  love  constrained,  gave 
Himself,  that  he  might  save 

His  rebel  creature. 

2  The  church,  his  ransom'd  bride. 
By  him  who  for  her  died 

Is  much  esteemed: 
Unfeigned  love  in  her. 
Doth  to  that  Friend  appear. 

Who  her  redeemed. 

3  O  might  this  myst'ry  great 
Be  in  our  marriage  state 

By  our  behavior 
Exemplified;  and  we 
Be  truly  one  in  thee, 

Our  Head  and  Saviour. 


288 


MARRIED 


1036.  T.22.     (844.) 

LORD,  who  ordain'dst  the  marriage 

state, 
When  thou  didst  man  at  first  create, 
Thou,  who  thy  body's  Saviour  art. 
To  all  of  us  thy  grace  impart. 

2  The  husbands  sanctify  and  bless, 
Thy  mind   upon   their  hearts  im- 
press. 

Teach  them  thy  Spirit  to  obey 
In  all  they  do,  we  humbly  pray. 

3  Unto  the  wives  that  grace  dis- 

pense. 
To  cleave  to  thee  with  confidence. 
Grant  they  may  love  thee  fervently. 
And  walk  in  true  humility. 

4  Wisdom  and  faithfulness  afford. 
To  train  our  children,  gracious  Lord, 
That  in  thy  knowledge  they  may 

grow, 
Themselves  and  thee,  their  Saviour, 
know. 

5  Lord  Jesus,  may  each   married 

pair 
In  all  their  walk  thy  praise  declare; 
0  may  their  rule  in  all  things  be. 
The  union  of  thy  church  with  thee. 

1037.  T.  159.     (845.) 

THE  love  which  Jesus  Christ  dis- 
plays 

Towards  the  church  his  bride. 
None  can  describe,  it  far  outweighs 

All  other  love  beside: 
Believing  husbands  are  to  prove. 
By  holy  and  unfeigned  love 
Towards  their  wives,  that  they  in- 
deed 

Resemble  Christ  our  Head. 

2  The  Church  submits  to  Christ, 
her  Lord; 
'Thy  will  be  done,'  we  pray: 
This    teacheth    wives,  who    love 
God's  word. 
With  meekness  to  obey; 
Adorned  with  humility 
They  aid  their  husbands  willingly; 
Are    clothed  with    the    beauteous 
dress 
Of  Jesus'  righteousness. 


3  To  thee  our  vows  with  sweet  ac- 
cord, 
Head  of  thy  church,  we  pay: 
We  and  our  house  will  serve  thee, 
Lord, 
Thy  word  we  will  obey: 
Grant  us  and  all  our  children  grace. 
In   word   and   deed    thy  name  to 

praise. 
Yea,  in  each  family,  thy  will. 
And  purpose  to  fulfil. 

1038.     T.  590.     (846.) 

WE  humbly  thee  adore,  0  Lord, 

For  thy  unbounded  grace; 
Astonish'd,  in  thy  sacred  word 

Thy  love  divine  we  trace: 
Thou  hast  the  Church  in  love  re- 
deem'd. 

Thou  gav'st  thyself  for  us; 
We  know  we  are  by  thee  esteem'd. 

When  we  behold  thy  cross. 

2  The  Holy  Spirit  hath  reveal'd 

To  us  this  myst'ry  great. 
That  Christ  hath  chosen,  hallow'd, 
seal'd 

Himself  the  marriage  state. 
Him  and  his  church  to  represent. 

By  love  and  unity; 
Lord,  may  we  ever  be  intent 

On  wholly  folPwing  thee! 

3  Grant  unto  ev'ry  married  pair. 
By  chaste,  unfeigned  love. 

By  meekness,  patience,  faith  and 
pray'r, 

And  all  we  do,  to  prove 
That  we,  united  unto  thee. 

Are  truly  one  in  heart; 
Thus  we  shall  live  eternally 

With  thee,  and  never  part. 

1039.     T.  205. 

JESUS,  lead  each  married  pair 
In  the  paths  of  righteousness: 
For  thy  service  us  prepare. 

May  we  walk  in  truth  and  grace: 
By  the  virtue  of  thy  blood 
Consecrate  us  priests  to  God, 
That  our  marriage  covenant 
Thee  and  thy  church  lepresent. 


PEOPLE. 


2  Be  the  carnal  mind  subdu'd, 
All  into  subjection  broug-ht; 

Purified,  in  heart  renew'd, 
By  thy  Holy  Spirit  taug-ht, 

May  we  more  and  more  improve 

In  the  lessons  of  thy  love, 

And  unto  our  family 

Edifying  patterns  be. 

1040.     T.  341.     (849.) 

FOUNTAIN  of  fife  and  light. 
Sole  Well-spring  of  delight! 
Jesus,  let  thy  blessings  flow 

Upon  ev'ry  married  pair. 
May  we  in  thy  knowledge  grow, 

Fruit  unto  thy  honor  bear. 

2  0  may  our  marriage  state, 
In  duties  small  and  great, 
In  relations  far  and  near. 

In  its  trials  numberless, 
In  all  cases  whatsoe'er, 

Serve    Christ's    holy   name 
bless. 


289 


not  life  and  salva- 


3  May  we,  by  Jesus'  love 
Constrained,  clearly  prove. 
That  we  are  his  flock  indeed. 

Living  branches  in  the  Vine, 
Heav'nly  plants,  a  holy  seed, 

Lights,  who  in  Christ's   image 
shine. 

1041.     T.  16.     (850.) 

HEAD  of  thy  blest  congregation. 
Look  on  ev'ry  married  pair, 

Be  our  strength  and  our  salvation, 
Keep  us  from  all  needless  care. 

2  For  our  sake,  most  gracious  Sa- 

viour, 

Thou   thy   life    and   blood   hast 
spent; 
May  we  now  in  our  behavior 
Thee  and  thy  church  represent. 

3  No   spoil'd   creature  had   been 

able 
E'er  to  guide  his  steps  aright 
In  this  state  so  venerable, 
Or  to  act  as  in  thy  sight; 
C  c 


4  Had  St  thou 
tion 

By  thy  suff''rings  for  us  gain'd, 
And  thereby  sanctification  ° 
For  the  marriage  state  obtain'd. 

5  Bless,  O  Lord,  thy  married  peo- 
ple. 

In  thy  blood,  0  wash  us  clean; 
Help  us,  for  we're  weak  and  feeble, 
And  preserve  us  from  all  sin. 

t 

1042.*     T.  9.     (852.) 

LOOK  on  ev'ry  married  pair, 
^  Jesus!  with  compassion. 
Grant  that  each  may  richly  share 
In  thy  great  salvation. 

2  Be  thou  with  us,  then  indeed 
We  shall  lack  no  blessino-, 

But  with  thee,  O  Christ,  proceed 
To  meet  joys  unceasing.  ■ 

3  0  may  we  in  all  we  do 
to       Follow  thy  direction; 

W^e  commend  ourselves  anew 
To  thy  kind  protection. 

4  Let  our  children,  gracious  Lord, 
Share  with  us  thy  favor. 

Grant  they  may  be  a  reward 
Of  thy  death  for  ever. 


1043.     T.  22.     (853.) 

0  LORD,  who  number'st  all  our 

days. 
Who  guardest  us  in  all  our  ways 
In  whom  we  live,  and  move,  and 

are, 

Who  know'st  our  wants,  and  hear- 
est  pray'r; 

2  To  this  thy  handmaid  grant  thy 

peace,  -^ 

Who  comes   to   offer  thanks   and 

praise 
To  thee,  her  faithful  cov'nant-God, 
t  or  the  support  thou  hast  bestow'd. 

3  Thy  pow'rful  aid  thou,  gracious 

Lord, 
In  travail  didst  to  her  afford; 
Her    sorrows    now  are    turn'd    to 

praise, 
Her  sighs  and  tears  to  fateful  lays. 


290 


PARENTS. 


4  O  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  sheep! 
Both  child  and  mother  bless  and 

keep, 
May  they  enjoy  in  their  degree 
The  fruits  of  thy  humanity. 

5  Endow  the  parents  with  thy  love, 
And  give  them  wisdom  from  above 
To  educate  this  child  for  thee, 
As  thy  redeemed  property. 

6  Grant  us,  and  all  our  children,- 

grace. 
So  here  on  earth  to  run  our  race. 
That  we  in  heav'n  may  meet,  and 

sing 
Eternal  praise  to  thee,  our  King. 

1044.     T.  581.     (854.) 

PARENTS,  weigh  before  the  Lord 
The  importance  of  your  state; 

Learn  from  his  most  holy  word. 
Your  whole  walk  to  regulate, 

That  each  to  his  family 

May  a  blessed  pattern  be! 

2  All  your  children  are  his  own. 
He  hath  bought  them  with  his 

blood! 
Unto  him  their  souls  are  known, 

Full  of  sin  and  void  of  good! 
Yet  he  saith  most  graciously, 
'  Suffer  them  to  come  to  me!' 

3  'Tis  by  you  they  should  be  led 
In  the  way  that  leads  to  bliss; 

Grace  is  not  inherited 

As  a  worldly  fortune  is, 
'Tis  free  mercy,  we  must  own. 
And  the  gift  of  God  alone. 

4  In  this  vain  and  wretched  world 
Children  are  expos'd  and  tried; 

Many  are  to- ruin  hurl'd. 

Few  in  Jesus  Christ  abide; 
And  no  human  prudence  can 
Save  the  soul  of  fallen  man. 

5  Here's  a  task,  may  parents  think. 
Far  beyond  the  reach  of  art; 

But  let  not  your  courage  sink, 

Grace  and  wisdom  he'll  impart: 
Your  sincere  endeavours  bless. 
Hear  your  pray'rs,  and  grant  suc- 
cess. 


6  Hear,  0  Lord,  a  parent's  pray'r, 
Let  my  tears  prevail  'fore  thee! 

How  should  I  in  heav'n  appear, 
If  my  child  were  not  with  me! 
Therefore  thou  my  steps  direct, 
Lest  my  duty  I  neglect. 

7  In  thy  grace  my  children  keep, 
That  when  once,  on  that  great 

day. 
Thou  shalt  come  to  seek  thy  sheep, 

I  may  gladly  to  thee  say: 
'  Here  am  I,  through  mercy  free, 
And  each  child  thou  gavest  me!' 

1045.     T.  166.     (855.) 

OUR  children,  gracious  Lord  and 
God, 
With   fervor  we    to   thee   com- 
mend: 
Thou  hast  redeem'd  them  by  thy 
blood. 
They  are  by  thee  to  bliss  ordain'd. 
Kind    Shepherd,    take    each   little 
lamb 
Into  thy  faithful  arms  of  love; 
Cause   them   to   know  thy  saving 

name. 
And  thy  redeeming  grace  to  prove. 

2  On  us,  their  parents,  grace  bestow. 
That  we,  with  care  and  faithful- 
ness. 
May  lead  them  thee,  our  Lord,  to 
know, 
T'  obey  thy  word,  and  seek  thy 
face. 
Teach  us  the  duties  of  our  state, 

To  love  each  other  heartily. 
Our  children  so  to  educate 
That  they  may  love  and  follow 
thee. 

104(5.     T.  83.     (856.) 

IN  this  world,  so  full  of  snares, 
Take  our  children  in  thy  keeping; 

Hear  the  parents'  sighs  and  pray'rs, 
When    for     them     before    thee 
weeping; 

Mercy  for  our  children  we. 

Gracious  Lord,  implore  of  thee. 


WIDOWERS. 


291 


1047.    T.  586. 


0  MAKE  each  family  a  temple, 
A  consecrated  house  to  thee; 

May  we  by  word,  and  by  example 
To  all  around  us  patterns  be: 

To  ev'ry  husband  grant  that  bless- 
ing 

To  lift  up  holy  hands  unceasing; 

And  to  the  wives  give  grace, 

Array'd  in  lowliness, 
Thy  name  to  praise. 


G.     For  Widowers. 

1048.     T.  22.     (858.) 

IN  God,  the  mighty  Lord  of  hosts, 
A  happy  wid'wer  gladly  boasts; 
No  trials  need  oppress  the  mind. 
For  we  in  Christ  may  comfort  find. 

2  Whene'er  by  faith  our  Lord  we 

see 

Clothed  with  frail  humanity. 

Bearing  our  griefs  and  sicknesses. 

This  doth  alleviate  all  distress. 

• 

3  He  is  our  Saviour   and    High- 

Priest, 
Who,  when  we  suffer  in  the  least, 
Sustains  us  by  his  pow'r  and  grace, 
And  in  each  hard  and  trying  case. 

4  Yea,  he  supports  us  ev'ry  day, 
He  is  our  Comfort,  Help  and  Stay; 
We'll  trust  his  boundless  love  and 

pow'r 
Until  our  happy  dying  hour. 

1049.*     T.  22.     (859.) 

JESUS,   accept    the    thanks   and 

praise, 
We  wid'wers  offer  for  the  grace 
Which  thou  so  richly  hast  display'd 
Unto  us,  as  the  church's  Head. 

2  Grant  that  we  all,  with  heart  and 

voice, 
In  thee,  our  Saviour,  may  rejoice; 
Let  us,  in  our  sabbatic  state. 
The  joys  of  heav'i^  anticipate. 


3  Fill  us  with  peace,  and  joy  and 

love. 
And  our  support  in  trials  prove; 
When  weaknesses  of  age  appear. 
Keep    thou   our   mind  and  senses 

clear. 

4  This  be  our  aim  on  earth,  thy  will 
To  seek  in  all  things  to  fulfil; 
And,  when  thou  cali'st,  prepar'd  to 

be 
To  leave  this  world  and  go  to  thee. 

5  Then,  at  the  end  of  all  distress. 
We  shall  depart  to  thee  in  peace: 
Meanwhile  thy  coming  we  await. 
Like  Simeon,  ready  thee  to  meet. 

1050.  T.  14.     (860.) 

JESUS,  our  Helper  in  all  need, 

And  comfort  in  distress, 
Thou  art  the  wid'wer's  only  Stay 

And  Hope  in  loneliness. 

2  A  foretaste  of  eternal  joys, 

O  Lord,  to  us  dispense. 
And  'midst  our  weakness  bear  us  up. 

Till  we  are  called  hence. 

1051.  T.  167.     (861.) 

THEY  who  for  true  consolation, 

Like  old  Simeon,  humbly  wait. 
Shall  behold  the  Lord's  salvation, 

Then  their  joy  will  be  complete: 
May  we  follow  his  example. 

Trusting  in  God's  promises, 
Wait  for  Jesus  in  his  temple. 

Daily  offer  pray'r  and  praise. 

1052.  T.  11.     (862.) 

ON  our  God  we  will  rely; 
Boldly  unto  him  draw  nigh; 
And  the  Lord  our  Righteousness 
Both  with  hearts  and  voices  bless. 

2  We  can  from  experience  trace, 
That,  in  ev'ry  trying  case, 
Jesus  truly  can  impart 

Joy  and  comfort  to  the  heart. 

3  May  we  fix  the  eye  of  faith 
On  our  Lord's  atoning  death. 
Till  we  shall  in  heav'nly  bliss 
See  our  Saviour  as  he  is, 


292 


WIDOWS. 


H.     For  Widows. 

1053.     T.  22.     (863.) 

'TIS  true,  the  lonely  widow'd  state 
With  various  trials  is  replete, 
But  Christ,   the  widow's   faithful 

Friend, 
Will  guide  us  safely  to  the  end. 

2  He  saith  to  us  repeatedly: 
'  Cast  all  your  burden  upon  me, 
For  I  in  all  things  kindly  care 
For  you,  and  in  your  troubles  share.' 

8  Therefore  whate'er  our  trials  be. 
Or  weaknesses,  or  poverty. 
Sickness  of  body,  soul's  distress. 
Or  sorrows  which  we  can't  express: 

4  Our   comfort   is,   that   he   doth 

feel 
Whene'er  his  needy  children  ail; 
He  syrapathizeth  with  the  weak. 
Relieves  the   poor,  and  heals  the 

sick. 

5  He  graciously  regards  our  pray'rs, 
And    counteth   all    our   sighs   and 

tears; 
Afflictions,  whether  small  or  great, 
His  comforts  can  alleviate. 

6  Might  we,  like  Anna,  persevere. 
By  day  and  night,  in  constant  pray'r. 
And  thus  for  his  appearing  wait. 
In  joyful  hope  the  Lord  to  meet. 

1054.*     T.  22.     (864.) 

GOD  will  the  widows  ne'er  for- 
sake, 
^o  hirn  we  may  our  refuge  take. 
And  on  his  care  and  faithfulness 
Our  whole  dependence  firmly  place. 

2  A  widow,  who  her  son  belov'd 
With    tears    bemoan'd,    his    pity 

mov'd; 
His  mother  he  did  recommend, 
When  on  the  cross,  to  John,  his 

friend. 

3  Widows  are  objects  of  his  care, 
Since  scripture  plainly  doth  declare. 
That  to  the  church  this  charge  he 

gave. 
Widows  to  honor  and  relieve. 


4  To   Christ  0  may  we   closely 

cleave. 
And  in  communion  with  him  live; 
To  love  the  Lord,  be  our  first  care, 
The  next,  to  serve  his  people  here. 

5  Till  we,  who   here   must   often 

weep. 
In  heav'n  eternal  joys  shall  reap; 
Till  he  shall  say  to  us,  '  Ye  blest, 
Enter  into  my  joy  and  rest.' 

1055.     T.  185.     (865.) 

WE  with  joy  confess,  beloved  Sa- 
viour, 
Thee,  the  widow's  special  Friend; 
We  are  objects  of  thy  love  and  fa- 
vor: 
Thou  on  us  thy  life  didst  spend; 
Thou  with   more    than   husband's 

love  dost  lead  us. 
Thy  all-bounteous  hand  doth  daily 
feed  us; 
All  our  wants  thou  dost  supply; 
Thus  our  cruise  is  never  dry. 

2  Thou  hast  promis'd  for  our  con- 
soiation. 
That  we  shall  not  come  behind 
In  the  gifts,  which  to  thy  congre- 
gation 
Thou  dispensest,  of  each  kind; 
May  we,  to  thy  service  dedicated. 
And  for  thee  our  Bridegroom  de- 
corated. 
For  thy  blest  appearing  wait; 
Then  our  bliss  will  be  complete* 

1056.     T.  74.     (866.) 

CHRIST  is  the  widow's  Friend, 
Our  cause  he  doth  defend. 
All  our  complaints  he  hears. 
And  listens  to  our  pray'rs. 
His  care  and  faithfulness 
We  prove  in  ev'ry  case. 

2  The  feeble  he  makes  strong, 
With  us  he  beareth  long. 
On  him  the  weak  can  lean. 
The  youthful  he  keeps  clean; 
Each  may  in  him  confide, 
Whate'er  may  her  betide. 


WIDOWS. 


293 


1057.     T.  121.     (868.) 

BEFORE  thee  we  appear, 
Lord  Jesus,  hear  our  pray'r: 

Fill  our  hearts  with  gladness, 
O  wipe  away  each  tear, 

Dispelling-  all  our  sadness; 
Make  thy  face  to  shine 
On  us,  we  are  thine. 

'      1058.     T.  74.     (867.) 

O  LORD,  the  widow's  Friend, 
To  us  thy  Spirit  send! 
Be  in  our  husbands'  place, 
Revive  us  with  thy  grace. 
Give  us  whate'er  we  need 
Widows  to  be  indeed. 

1059.     T.  184.     (869.) 

THOU   art   our    comfort,   blessed 
Jesus, 
To  thee  by  faith  0  may  we  cleave! 
For  all  thy  mercies  give  thee  praises. 

In  happy  union  with  thee  live! 
Whene'er  we  call,  thou,  Lord,  wilt 
hear  us. 
And  blessings  on  us  all  bestow, 
Yea  for  that  awful  time  prepare  us, 
When  we  in  peace  to  thee  shall 
go. 


2  The  needy  share  thy  consolation, 
The  poor  are  objects  of  thy  love, 
Thou  on  the  weakly  hast  compas- 
sion. 
Thy  sure  support  the  aged  prove: 
Thou  helpest  us  in  our  distresses. 

Supplying  kindly  all  our  wants; 
We'll  cast  each   burden  that  op- 
presses 
On  thee,  who  hearest  our  com- 
plaints. 

1060.     T.  168.     (870.) 
'MIDST  the  trials  we  experience. 

Let  us  not  give  way  to  fears. 
But  possess  our  souls  in  patience. 

While  here  in  this  vale  of  tears; 
Wean'd  thereby  from   things   ter- 
restrial, 
Let  us  look  for  joys  celestial. 
Waiting  for  that  time,  when  we 
From  all  sorrow  shall  be  free. 

2  Meanwhile  God  the  Holy  Spirit 

Is  our  pledge  of  joys  to  come. 
Of  the  bliss  we  shall  inherit 

W^hen  above  with  Christ  at  home; 
0!  this  blessed  meditation 
Yields  us  solid  consolation. 
That  we  shall,  when  time  is  o'er, 
With  the  Lord  be  evermore. 


XXXVIII.    Hymns  for  various  Occasions, 


A.     For  the  New  Year. 

1061.*     T.  10.     (871.) 

YEAR  after  year  commenceth. 
And,  as  our  life  advanceth, 
We,  strength  from  Christ  deriving 
Each  year  by  faith  are  thriving. 

2  As,  in  tempestuous  weather, 
A  kind  and  tender  mother 
Her  babe  from  harm  protecteth. 
And  safely  home  conducteth; 
Cc2 


3  So  shelters  Christ  our  Saviour 
His  children  by  his  favor. 

And  proves  in  each  temptation 
Their  refuge  and  salvation. 

4  Lord,  grant  thy  benediction 
To  ev'ry  thought  and  action; 
On  youth  and  ag»  declining. 
Thou  Sun  of  grace  be  shining. 

5  O  keep  our  souls  and  senses 
Under  the  influences 

Of  thy  most  Holy  Spirit, 
Until  we  heav'n  inherit. 


294 


NEW  YEAR. 


G  0  God  of  our  salvation, 
"Withhold  no  kind  donation 
From  us,  but  let  us  savor 
In  this  new  year  thy  favor. 

1062.     T.  585.     (1104.) 


years     are 


7  Sing  with  glad  anticipation, 
Mortals  and  immortals,  sing, 

Jesus  comes  with  full  salvation, 
Jesus  doth  his  glory  bring; 
Hallelujah!  :||: 

Lord  of  hosts,  of  kings  the  King! 


WHILE     successive 
wasting, 
Still  our  God  abides  the  same; 
All  his  words  are  everlasting, 
All  his  works  his  love  proclaim; 

Men  and  angels  :||: 
Sing  thrice  holy  to  his  name. 

3  Out  of  love  he  man  created, 

And  ordain'd  him  God's  delight. 
Nor  was  this  his  love  abated. 
When   man    lost    God's    image 
bright; 

Then  compassion  :'!; 
Brought    redemption's    plan    to 
light. 

3  Here  is  love  divine  ponrtrayed, 
So  that  man  the  lines  may  trace, 

See,  O  man,  God's  love  displa3^ed 
In  thy  Saviour's  marred  face; 
Wouldst  thou  praise  him  :11: 
Be  thy  theme  redeeming  grace. 

4  Bear  in  mind,  how  Jesus  sufFer'd, 
He  the  righteous,  for  th'  unjust, 

How  his  sinless  soul  he  ofier'd. 
Unto  God  for  sinful  dust; 
Love  thus  triumph'd  :1|: 
Mighty  now  to  save  the  lost. 

5  Lo,  the  incarnate  God  ascended, 
Pleads  the  merits  of  his  blood, 

Now  all  enmit)'-  is  ended, 
Man  is  reconcil'd  to  God; 

All  the  ruin: II : 
Of  his  fall  is  now  made  good. 

6  We  shall  see  our  Lord  returning, 
Then  the  sav'd  their  heads  shall 

raise, 

will   change 


1063.     T.  14.     (872.) 

AGAIN  another  fleeting  year 
Of  my  short  life  is  past; 

1  cannot  long  continue  here. 
And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2  Much  of  my  dubious  life  is  gone. 
Nor  will  return  again; 

And   swift    my   passing  moments 
run, 
The  few  that  yet  remain. 

3  Now  a  new  scene  of  time  begins. 
Pursue  the  way  to  heav'n; 

Seek  pardon  of  thy  former  sins. 
By  Christ  it  will  be  giv'n. 

4  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 
And  on  his  grace  depend; 

Unwearied  walk  the  heav'nly  road, 
Nor  doubt  a  happy  end. 


He 


their 


and 


grief 

mourning 
Into  notes  of  endless  praise; 

As  Jehovah  :||: 
Ev'ry  tongue  will  him  confess, 


1064.*     T.167.     (1073.) 

FAITHFUL  souls  their  Saviour's 
blessing 

Crave  on  each  succeeding  day, 
Asking:  '  are  we  onward  pressing] 

What  may  Jesus  have  to  say] 
Are  the  ways  of  sin  unpleasant? 

Do  we  hold  our  Saviour  fast"? 
Are  we  more  like  him  at  present, 

Than  we  w^ere  in  seasons  pastl' 

2  Great  defects  are  still  revealed; 

Short  we  fall  of  his  blest  aim; 
Then  the  conscious  soul  is  filled 

With    a    deep,    but  wholesome 
shame; 
Earnest  to  improve  the  morrow, 

We  our  yesterday  review. 
While  the  tear  of  godly  sorrow 

Saddens,  but  enlivens  too. 


NEW  YEAR. 


295 


3  Jesus,  for  thy  faithful  leading 

In  times  past,  we  humbly  raise 
Our  thanksgiving,  thus  proceeding 

Onward  in  the  path  of  grace; 
While  another  year  we  enter, 

We  renew  our  vows  of  love, 
All  for  thee  resolv'd  to  venture, 

Our  benign  Conductor  prove! 

1065.     T.  166.     (874.) 
LORD  Jesus,  'midst  thy  flock  ap- 
pear, 
Thy  ransom'd  congregation  bless; 
We're  met  to  close  another  year. 
Accept  the  thanks  our  hearts  ex- 
press; 
We  are  not  able  to  record 

The  boundless  favors  we  have 
prov'd, 
They  show  that  we,  most  gracious 
Lord, 
'Midst  our  defects,  by  thee  are 
lov'd. 

1066.     T.  97.     (873.) 
WHO  can  rehearse,  most  gracious 

Lord, 
The  mercy  which  thou  dost  afford 
Unto  thy  people  ev'ry  year? 
We  thy  poor  congregation  here 
Desire  to    thank   and   praise   thee 

evermore. 
And  humbly  in  the  dust  thy  name 

adore. 

2  For  we,  unworthy  as  we  are, 
Enjoy'd    thy    faithful    Shepherd's 

care; 

Thou  always  comfort  didst  impart 

To  ev'ry  needy  contrite  heart; 

Thou  didst  to  us  thy  dying  love  dis- 
play, 

And  wast  our  help  and  refuge  ev'ry 
day. 

3  The  hearing  of  thy  precious  word, 
Thy  gracious  presence,  holy  Lord, 
Have  cheer'd  our  hearts  abundant- 

.  ^y'    . 

W^hen  met  in  fellowship  'fore  thee: 
But,  0  what  blessings  were  on  us 

bestov/'d. 
When  we  enjoy'd  thy  body  and  thy 

blood! 


4  Lord  Jesus,  we  would  fain  ex- 
press 

To  thee  our  cordial  thankfulness 

For  all  thy  boundless  love  and 
grace; 

But  how  imperfect  are  our  lays! 

O  take  our  hearts,  to  thee  ourselves 
we  give. 

In  future  more  unto  thy  praise  to 
live. 

1067.     T.  184.     (1178.875.) 

ACCEPT,  O  God  of  our  salvation, 
The  sacrifice  of  praise  and  pray'r: 
Upon  thy  gracious  invitation 
Unto  thy  altars  we  repair: 
Thou  bidst  us  come:  all  things  are 
ready. 
The   treasure   of  thy  boundless 
grace 
Is  open  to  the  poor  and  needy, 
They  ne'er  go   empty  from  thy 
face. 

2  Thee   we   approach,  most   gra- 

cious Saviour! 
We    pray  thee,  mark  our  sighs 
and  tears. 
Accept  our  thanks  for  all  thy  favor, 
Bestow'd    on    us     these    many 
years; 
We    conscious    are  of    our   trans- 
gression. 
Ah!    cleanse  us   with   thy  pre- 
cious blood. 
Seal  with  thy  pardon  our  confes- 
sion. 
Thine  are  we,  and  thou  art  our 
God. 

3  Thou  God  of  mercy!  thy  salva- 

tion 
Remain'd   throughout  this   year 
our  stay; 
Thy  care  of  us,  thy  congregation, 

Was  manifested  ev'ry  day: 
Yea,  even  trials  and  affliction 
Prov'd   thee   our  gracious   God 
and  Lord: 
In  all  we  felt  thy  benediction: 
Thee  we  now  praise  with  one  ac- 
cord! 


296 


NEW  YEAR. 


4    O  gracious  Lord,  thy  name  be 

blessed 
By  us,  for  all  thy  proofs  of  grace! 
For  all  the  gifts  by  us  possessed; 
Thou  crownest  all  our  years  and 
days. 
Though  we  with  deep  humiliation 
Own,  that   we   basely  thee  re- 
quite: 
Yet  will  we  joy  in  thy  salvation. 
Thou  art  our  Lord,  and  Help, 
and  Light. 

1068.     T.595.     (876.) 

LET  hearts  and  tongues  unite 
And  loud  thanksgivings  raise; 

■'TIS  duty  mingled  with  delight, 
The  Saviour's  name  to  praise. 

2  To  him  we  owe  our  breath, 
He  took  us  from  the  womb, 

Which  else  had  shut  us  up  in  death, 
And  prov'd  an  early  tomb. 

3  When  on  the  breast  we  hung. 
Our  help  was  in  the  Lord; 

'Twas  he    first  taught  our  infant 
tongue 
To  form  the  lisping  word. 

4  When  in  our  blood  we  lay. 
He  would  not  let  us  die; 

Because  his  love  had  fix'd  a  day 
To  bring  salvation  nigh. 

5  In  childhood  and  in  youth 
His  eye  was  on  us  still; 

Though  strangers  to  his  love  and 
truth, 
And  prone  to  cross  his  will. 

6  E'er  since  his  name  we  knew, 
How  gracious  hath  he  been! 

What  dangers  hath  he  led  us  thro'. 
What  mercies  have  we  seen! 

7  Now  through  another  year 
Supported  by  his  care, 

We  raise  our  *Ebenezer  here, 
'The  Lord  hath  help'd  thus  far.' 

8  Our  lot  in  future  years 
We  cannot,  Lord,  foresee. 

But  kindly,  to  prevent  our  fears. 
Thou  say'st,  '  Leave  all  to  me.' 

*   1  Sa7n.  vii.  12. 


9  Yea,  Lord,  we  wish  to  cast 
Our  cares  upon  thy  breast; 

Help  us  to  praise  thee  for  the  past. 
And  trust  thee  for  the  rest. 


B.     Morning  and  Evening 
Hymns. 

1069o     T.22.     (877.) 

AW^AKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the 

sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Thy    form.er    mispent  time    re- 

deem. 
Each  present  day  thy  last  esteem; 
Thy  talents  to  improve  take  care, 
For  the  great  day  thj^self  prepare. 

3  Thy  conversation  be  sincere. 
Thy   conscience   as   the    noon-day 

clear; 

For  God's  all-seeing  eye  surveys 
Thy  secret  thoughts,  thy  works  and 

ways. 

4  Glory   to   God,   who   safe   hath 

kept. 
And    hath    refresh'd   me   while   I 

slept! 
Grant,  Lord,  when    I    from  death 

shall  wake, 
I  may  of  heav'niy  bliss  partake. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say; 

That  all  my  pow'rs,  with  all  their 

might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

G  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  bless- 
ings flow! 

Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  be- 
low! 

Praise  him  above,  ye  heav'niy 
host! 

Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy 
Ghost! 


I 


MORNING. 


297 


1070.*    T.  10.     (878.) 

MY  soul,  awake  and  render 
To  God,  thy  great  Defender, 
Thy  pray'r  and  adoration 
For  his  kind  preservation. 

2  With  joy  I  still  discover 
Thy  light,  O  Lord  my  Saviour! 
My  thanks  shall  be  the  spices 
Of  morning  sacrifices. 

3  Bless  me  this  day.  Lord  Jesus, 
And  be  to  rae  propitious. 

Grant  me  thy  kind  protection 
From  ev'ry  sin's  infection. 

4  Bless  ev'ry  thought  and  action; 
Afford  me  thy  direction; 

To  thee  alone  be  tending^ 
Beginning,  middle,  ending. 

5  Be  thou  my  only  treasure, 
Fulfil  in  me  thy  pleasure. 
May  I  in  ev'ry  station. 
Give  thee  due  adoration. 

1071.     T.  26.     (88L) 

THAT  favor  grant  to  us,  O  Lord, 
That  we  maintain  our  part  in  thee. 
Unto  thy  voice  attentive  be. 
And  seek  instruction  in  thy  word. 

3  Tho'  often  of  encumb'ring  care. 
With  busy  Martha,  we  complain; 
Yet,  gracious  Lord,  we  wish  to  gain 
In  Mary's  happy  lot  a  share. 

1072.*     T.  79.     (882.) 

MAY  Jesus'  grace  and  blessing 
Attend  me  without  ceasing: 

Thus  I  stretch  out  my  hand. 
And  do  that  work  with  pleasure. 
Which,  in  my  call  and  measure. 

My  God  for  me  to  do  ordain'd. 

1073.     T.  22.     (879.) 

BE  with  me.  Lord,  where'er  I  go. 
Teach  me  what  thou  wouldst  have 

me  do. 
Suggest  whate'er  I  think  this  day, 
Direct  me  in  the  narrow  way. 


2  Prevent  me  lest  I  harbor  pride, 
Lest  I  in  mine  own  strength  con- 
fide; 

Show  me  my  weakness,  let  me  see 

1  have  my  pow'r,  my  all,  from  thee. 

3  Enrich  me  always  with  thy  love. 
My  kind  Protector  ever  prove; 
Lord,  put  thy  seal  upon  my  breast, 
And  let  thy  Spirit  on  me  rest. 

4  Assist  and  teach  me  how  to  pray. 
Incline  my  nature  to  obey; 

What  thou  abhorrest,  let  me  flee, 
And  only  love  what  pleaseth  thee. 

1074.     T.582.     (880.) 

TEACH  me,  my  God  and  King, 
In  all  things  thee  to  view; 

And  what  I  do  in  any  thing, 
For  thee  alone  to  do. 

2  To  scorn  the  senses'  sway, 
W^hile  still  to  thee  I  tend; 

In  all  I  do  be  thou  the  way. 
In  all  be  thou  the  end. 

3  All  may  of  thee  partake; 
Nothing  so  small  can  be, 

But  draws,  when  acted  for  thy  sake, 
Greatness  and  worth  from  thee. 

4  If  done  t'  obey  thy  laws, 
Ev'n  servile  labors  shine; 

Hallow'd  is  toil,  if  this  the  cause. 
The  meanest  work  divine. 


1075.*     T.  89.     (883.) 

GOD,  omnipotent  Creator, 

Who  mad'st  all  things  by  thy 
might, 

Rulest  ev'ry  thing  in  nature, 
And  commandest  day  and  night. 

Who  the  universe  so  wide 

By  thy  pow'r  alone  dost  guide: 

2  Let  my  life  and  conversation 
Be  directed  by  thy  word! 

Lord,  thy  constant  preservation 
To  thy  erring  child  afford: 

No  where  hut  alone  in  thee 

From  all  harm  can  I  be  free. 


298 


MORNING  AND 


3  Lord,  my  body,  soul,  and  spirit. 
Keep  in  thine  almig'hty  hand; 

Strengthen'd  by  thy  pow'rful  merit, 
Let  me  follow  thy  command: 

Thou  my  glory  and  renown, 

1  would  fain  be  all  thy  own. 

1076.  T.  79.     (884.) 

0  GOD,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee, 
My  morning  pray'r  shall  offer'd  be. 

For  thee  my  soul  doth  pant; 
To  me  th'  enjoyment  of  thy  love 
Than  life  itself  doth  dearer  prove; 

Renewed  strength  from  thee  I 
want. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  art  present  to  my 

mind. 
When  I  lie  down  sweet  sleep  to 
find, 
And  when  I  wake  at  night: 
Since  thou  to  me  dost  succor  bring, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wing 
I  rest  with  safety  and  delight. 

1077.  T.  14.     (885.) 
MY  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys. 

The  life  of  my  delights; 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days. 
And  comfort  of  my  nights! 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  thou  appear, 
My  dawning  is  begun: 

Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  Morning- 
Star, 
And  thou  my  rising  Sun. 

3  The  op'niijg  heav'ns  around  me 

shine 
With  beams  of  sacred  bliss. 
When    Jesus    shows   his   mercies 
mine. 
And  whispers  I  am  his. 

1078.*     T.  22.     (887.) 
LORD  Jesus,  may  I  constantly. 
Both  day  and  night  be  near  to  thee. 
Both  when  I  close  at  night  my  eyes. 
And  in  the  morn  from  sleep  arise. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  life  and 

light, 
I  wish  to  love  thee  day  and  night; 
Preserve  my  steps  and  guide  my 

ways, 
And  let  me  live  unto  thy  praise. 


1079.*    T.  14.     (886.) 

LORD,  in  the  morning  when  I  rise, 
Accept  my  humble  praise: 

And  when  at  night   I   close  mine 
eyes. 
Grant  me  thy  pard'ning  grace. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  like 

thee! 
Thou  art,  both  day  and  night, 
The  Source  of  my  felicity. 
And  only  true  delight. 

3  Thanks,  dearest  Jesus,  for  thy 

love. 
And  great  fidelity, 
O  may  I  truly  thankful  prove 
To  all  eternity. 

1080.     T.106.     (888.) 

O  JESUS,  may  our  whole  beha- 
vior 
Rejoice   thine   heart  and  please 
thine  eyes; 

In   thy  communion,    gracious    Sa- 
viour, 
May  we  retire  to  rest,  and  rise; 

Be  present  with  us  constantly. 

Then  shall  we  sleep,  and  wake,  to 
thee. 


1081.*    T.  79.     (889.) 

IN  lying  down  to  take  my  rest, 
In  rising,  and  in  being  drest, 

In  all  I  think  or  do. 
In  eating,  drinking,  on  the  way. 
In  sickness,  and  in  health,  I  pray. 

Thy  blessing.  Lord,  on  me  be- 
stow. 

1082.*     T.36.     (890.) 

LORD  Jesus,  through  all  temp'ral 
variation, 

Thy  loving  kindness  be  my  conso- 
lation. 

By  night  and  day,  whene'er  I  rest 
am  taking. 

Or  when  I'm  waking. 


EVENING. 


299 


1083,*     T.22.     (891.) 

ANOTHER  day  is  at  an  end, 

And  night  doth  now  its  shade  ex- 
tend; 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  our  hearts  we 
raise, 

And  thee  for  ev'ry  mercy  praise. 

2  Yet  we  are  of  defects  aware: 
Forgive  them,  Lord;  thy  children 

spare; 

O  Christ,  our  souls  from  guilt  ac- 
quit, 

Take  us  into  thy  care  this  night. 

3  Now   I'll   lie  down  and  safely 

sleep, 
Lord  Jesus,  in  thy  fellowship. 
Thus  under  thy  protection  blest 
Will  soul  and  body  sweetly  rest. 

1084.  T.  14.     (892.) 
THE  hour  of  sleep  is  now  at  hand 

My  spirit  calls  for  rest: 

0  that  my  pillow  may  be  found 
The  dear  Redeemer's  breast! 

2  This  night  my  longing  soul  with 

Christ 
Would  take  up  her  abode, 

1  gladly  would  myself  divest 

Of  ev'ry  thing  but  God. 

3  The   nightly   watches   would   I 

spend 
In  fellowship  above; 
Would  hold  communion  with  my 

Lord, 
And  feast  upon  his  love. 

4  Dead  to  the   world,   when   I'm 

asleep, 
I'd  be  alive  to  God; 
My  soul  would  rest  at  peace  with 

him 
AVho  bought  me  with  his  blood. 

5  0  may  I  then  of  Christ  this  night 
Be  happily  possess'd, 

With  holy  angels  round  my  bed. 
And  Jesus  for  my  Guest. 

1085.  T.  22.     (893.) 
THE  hours'  decline  and  setting  sun 
Show,  that  my  course  this  day  is 

run; 


The  evening  shade  and  silent  night 
My  weary  limbs  to  rest  invite. 

2  I  now  my  soul  and  frail  abode 
Humbly  commit  to  Israel's  God, 
To    him    who    slumbers    not    nor 

sleeps. 
And  who  his  own  in  safety  keeps. 

3  Where'er  I   thee   this   day   did 

grieve, 
0  Lord,  me  graciously  forgive; 
And,   with   a   mind    from   trouble 

freed. 
Let  me  sleep  in  thy  peace  indeed. 

1086.  T.  22.     (894.) 

ALL  praise  to  thee,  my  God,  this 

night. 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep    me,  O  keep    me.  King  of 

kings. 
Under  thy  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Lord,  for  the  sake  of  thy  dear 

Son, 
Forgive  the  ill  that  I  have  done, 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and 

thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach   me   to  live,  that  I  may 

dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Triumphant  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4  0  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose. 
And  may  sweet  sleep  my  eye-lids 

close. 
Sleep  that  may  me  more  vig'rous 

make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie. 
My   soul    with   heav'nly  thoughts 

supply; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest. 
No  pow'rs  of  darkness  me  molest, 

1087.  T.  14.     (895.) 

IN  mercy,  Lord,  remember  me. 
Be  with  me  through  this  night, 

And  grant  to  me  most  graciously 
The  safeguard  of  thy  might. 


300 


EVENING. 


2  "With  cheerful  heart  I  close  my 

eyes, 
Thou  wilt  not  from  me  move: 
Lord,  in  the  morning  let  me  rise, 
Rejoicing  in  thy  love. 

3  Oh,  if  this  night  should  prove  my 

last. 
And  end  my  transient  days; 
Lord,  take  me  to  thy  promis'd  rest, 
Where  I  may  sing  thy  praise. 

1088.*     T.  165.     (896.) 

AUTHOR  of  the  whole  creation, 

Light  of  light,  eternal  Word! 
Soul  and  body's  preservation 
I  commit  to  thee,  O  Lord! 
My  Redeemer,  dwell  in  me. 
Let  me  sleep  and  wake  with  thee, 
And  perceive  thy  benediction. 
Both  in  joy  and  in  affliction. 

2  ,Ere  I  close  my  eyes  in  slumber. 
While  to  rest  I  lay  me  down. 

Let  my  grateful  heart  remember 

All  the  mercies  thou  hast  shown; 
Fill  me  with  thy  sacred  love. 
That  I  dream  of  things  above. 
And  bestow  on  me  the  favor 
Of  thy  presence,  gracious  Saviour. 

3  Pardon,  Jesus,  each    transgres- 

sion, 

W^hether  open  or  unknown. 
Thus  removing  that  oppression 

Under  which  1  else  should  groan: 
I  confess  the  guilt  of  sin. 
But  thy  blood  can  make  me  clean; 
Hear,  O  Lord,  my  supplication. 
Grant  me  joy  and  consolation. 


1089.*     T.  164.     (897.) 

IN  peace  will  I  lie  down  to  sleep; 

O  faithful  Lord  and  Saviour, 
Me  under  thy  protection  keep, 

Let  me  enjoy  thy  favor! 
Ev'n  death  I  need  not  fear. 
If  thou  to  me  art  near; 
For  who  with  Jesus  shuts  his  eyes, 
He  also  doth  with  Jesus  rise. 


2  As  oft  this  night  as  my  pulse  beats 
My  spirit  would  embrace  thee; 

Oft  as  my  heart  its  throbs  repeats 
May  I  adore  and  praise  thee; 

Thus  I  can  go  to  rest 

In  thy  communion  blest, 

United  unto  thee  by  faith; 

Thou  art  my  joy,  in  life  and  death. 

1090.     T.  157.     (898.) 

ERE  I  sleep,  for  ev'ry  favor, 
Wliich  my  God — hath  bestow'd, 

I  will  bless  my  Saviour: 
O  my  Lord!  what  shall  I  render 
Unto  theel — Thou  shalt  be 

This  night  my  Defender. 

2  Thou  my  Rock,  my  Strength  and 

Tower! 
While  I  sleep, — deign  to  keep 

Watch  from  hour  to  hour; 
Visit  me  with  thy  salvation; 
Be  thou  near, — that  thy  care, 

Guard  my  habitation. 

1091.  T.  14.     (899.) 

REFRESH  me.  Lord,  with  grace 
divine. 

Unto  thy  cross  I  flee. 
And  to  thy  care  my  soul  resign, 

To  be  renew'd  by  thee. 

2  Besprinkled    with   thy   precious 
blood 

May  I  lie  down  to  rest. 
As  in  th'  embraces  of  my  God, 

Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

1092.  T.  14.     (900.) 

CHRIST'S  precious  blood,  which 
from  each  vein 
Our  sin  and  curse  forth  press'd. 
When  overwhelm'd  with  grief  and 
pain. 
His  soul  was  sore  amaz'd; 

2  May  that  refresh  us  while  we 
sleep. 
And  sanctify  our  rest, 
And   while  we    dream   our   spirit 
keep 
With  him  in  union  blest. 


EVENING. 


301 


1093.     T.  79.     (901.) 

NO  farther  go  to-night,  but  stay, 
Dear  Saviour,  till  the  break  of  day, 

Turn  in,  my  Lord,  with  me; 
And  in  the  morning  when  I  wake, 
Me  under  thy  protection  take. 

Thus  day  and  night  I  spend  with 
thee. 

1094.*     T.  79.     (902.) 

TO  rest  I  now  again  retire,  " 

Thou  know'st  thy  presence  I  desire. 

Of  thee  I  wish  to  dream; 
Still  near  to  thee  by  faith  to  keep. 
And   taste    thy   goodness  while   I 
sleep, 
Who  didst  my  soul  with  blood 
redeem. 

1095.*     T.68.     (903.) 

JESUS,  hear  our  pray'r, 

For  thy  children  care; 
While  we  sleep,  protect  and  bless 

us. 
With  thy  pardon  now  refresh  us; 

Leave  thy  peace  divine 

With  us,  we  are  thine. 


i 


Cradle  Hymns. 

1096.     T.  16.     (904.) 

HUSH,  dear   child,   lie   still  and 
slumber. 
Holy  angels  guard  thy  bed! 
Heav'nly  blessings  without  num- 
ber 
Gently  falling  on  thy  head. 

2  Sleep,   my  babe;  thy  food    and 
raiment. 
House  and  home,  thy  friends  pro- 
vide. 
All   without    thy   care    and    pay- 
ment. 
All  thy  wants  are  well  supplied. 

}  How  much  better  thou'rt  attended 
Than  the  Son  of  God  could  be, 

When  from  heaven  he  descended. 
And  became  a  child  like  thee. 
Dd 


4  Soft  and  easy  is  thy  cradle, 
Coarse    and   hard    thy  Saviour 

lay. 
When  his  birth-place  was  a  stable, 
And  his  softest  bed  was  hay. 

5  Was  there  nothing  but  a  man- 
ger 

Fallen  sinners  could  afford. 
To  receive  the  heav'nly  Stranger, 
Did  they  thus  neglect  our  Lord? 

6  See  the  joyful  shepherds  round 
him, 

Telling  wonders  from  the  sky! 
Where  they  sought  him,  there  they 
found  him, 
With  his  virgin-mother  by. 

7  'Twas  to  save  thee,  child,  from 
dying. 

That  thy  blest  Redeemer  came; 
He  by  groans  and  bitter  crying 
Saved  thee  from  burning  flame. 

8  May 'st  thou  live  to  know  and  fear 
him, 

Trust  and  love  him  all  thy  days; 
Then  go  dwell  for  ever  near  him, 
See  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise. 

109T.*     T.22.     (905.) 

SLEEP    well,    dear   child!    sleep 

safe  and  sound. 
The  holy  anoels  thee  surround, 
Who  always  see  thy  Father's  face, 
And     never    slumber    nights    nor 

days. 

2  God  fill  thee  with  his  heav'nly 

light, 
To  steer  thy  christian  course  aright; 
Make  thee  a  tree  of  blessed  root, 
That  ever  bends  with  godly  fruit. 

3  Those  children  are  to  God  most 

dear. 
Who  him,  with  rev'rence,  love  and 

fear; 
And  infants  are  by  Jesus  Christ 
Most   kindly   bless'd,   and   highly 

priz'd. 


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BEFORE  AND 


4  Are  not  the  joys  of  God  above 
Giv'n  to  the  children  of  his  love? 
He  who  desires  to  see  his  face, 
Must  here  become  a  child  of  grace. 

5  Be  thou,  dear  child,  in  thy  de- 

gree 
Like  Jesus,  in  his  infancy: 
He  soon  did  ev'ry  grace  display, 
Tho'  he  was  God,  he  learnt  t'obey. 

6  He  hath,  by  all  he  did  and  said, 
FoT  thee  rich  blessings  merited; 
'Twas  thine  entailed  misery 
Made  him  become  a  child  like  thee. 

7  If  thou  partakest  of  his  grace. 
Thou  wilt  enjoy  that  happiness, 
"Which  our  incarnate  God  regain'd 
For  all   whom    Adam's    sin    had 

stain'd. 

8  Soon  in  this  world  will  finish'd  be 
The  task  God  may  design  for  thee; 
May'st  thou,  when  this  short  life  is 

o'er. 
With  Jesus  live  for  evermore. 

9  Sleep  now,  dear  child,  and  take 

thy  rest; 
If  thou  with  riper  years  art  blest, 
Increase  in  wisdom  and  in  grace. 
Till  thou  shalt  see  thy  Saviour's 

face. 


C.     Before  and  after  Meals. 
1098.     T.  14.     (906.) 

THEE    we    address    in    humble 
pray'r. 

Vouchsafe  thy  gifts  to  crown; 
Father  of  all,  thy  children  hear. 

And  send  a  blessing  down. 

2  May  we  enjoy  thy  saving  grace, 
Thy  goodness  taste  and  see, 

Athirst  for  blood-bought  righteous- 
ness. 
And  hungry  after  thee. 

1099.*     T.IO.     (907.) 

TO  God  the  Lord  be  praises 
For  all  the  gifts  and  graces 
He  hath  to  us  dispensed. 
E'er  since  our  lives  commenced. 


2  No  blessing  he  denieth, 
Us  all  with  food  supplieth, 
Grants  us  his  preservation 
In  ev'ry  age  and  station. 

1100.  T.  90.     (908.) 

THOU    sov'reign    Author  of    all 
good. 
Whose  providence  for  all  doth 
care. 
Giver  of  life,  of  health,  and  food, 

Be  present  with  thy  children  here, 
And  to  our  use  O  sanctify 
The  gifts  thy  bounty  doth  supply. 

1 2  All  creatures.  Lord,  on  thee  de- 
I         pend. 

And   by  thy  pow'r  and  bounty 
live; 
May  we  each  blessing  thou  dost 
send 
With  truly  grateful  hearts  receive. 
In  ev'ry  gift  thou  dost  dispense 
Admiring  thy  wise  providence. 

3  We  can't  thy  boundless  mercies 
share. 
And  thee,  the  Spring  of  life,  for- 
get; 
For  all  thy  goodness,  love  and  care, 

Our  thanks  we  offer  at  thy  feet. 
Lord,   may  we   always   taste  thy 

grace. 
Until  we  end  our  mortal  race. 

1101.  T.  595.     (909.) 

SURE  God  is  present  here. 
His  gifts  demand  our  praise; 

The  present  instance  of  his  care 
Speaks  him  a  God  of  grace. 

2  In  him  we  live  and  move, 

In  him  our  being  have; 
We  thank  thee,  Jesus,  Source  of 
love. 

Who  cam'st  our  souls  to  save. 

1102.     T.  11.     (910.) 

JESUS'  mercies  never  fail, 
This  we  prove  at  ev'ry  meal; 
Lord,  we  thank  thee  for  thy  grace, 
Gladly  join  to  sing  thy  praise. 


AFTER  MEALS. 


303 


2  Lord,  the  gifts  thou  dost  bestow, 
Can  refresh  and  cheer  us  too: 
But  no  gift  can  to  the  heart 

Be,  what  thou  our  Saviour  art. 

3  Praise  our  God!  it  is  but  just, 
He  hath  rais'd  us  from  the  dust. 
Gave  us  being,  gave  us  breath, 
Saves  us  from  eternal  death. 

1103.  T.  79.     (911.) 

WHAT  praise  to  thee,  my  Saviour, 
Is  due  for  ev'ry  favor, 

Ev'n  for  my  daily  food! 
Each  crumb  thou  dost  allow  me, 
With  gratitude  shall  bow  me, 

Accounting^  all  for  me  too  ffood. 

1104.  T.  22.     (912.) 

BE  present  at  our  table,  Lord! 
Be  here  and  ev'ry  where  ador'd; 
From   thy  all-bounteous  hand  our 

food 
May  we  receive  with  gratitude. 

2  We  humbly  thank  thee,  Lord  our 

God, 
For  all  thy  gifts  on  us  bestow'd; 
And  pray  thee,  graciously  to  grant 
The   food   which   day  by  day  we 

want. 

1105.  T.  22.     (913.) 

LORD,  bless  what  thou  provided 

hast! 
Give  grace,  that  we  at  this  repast 
May  have,  in  all  we  think  or  do, 
The  glory  of  our  God  in  view. 

2  Thy  name  be  hallow'd  evermore, 
O    God,   thy  kingdom  come  with 

pow'r. 
Thy  will  be  done,  and  ev'ry  day 
Give  us  our  daily  bread,  we  pray. 

3  Lord,  evermore  to  us  be  giv'n 
That  living  Bread  which  came  from 

heav'n; 
Water  of  life  on  us  bestow, 
Which  doth  from  thee,  the  Foun- 
tain, flow! 


D.    For  Travellers. 
1106.    T.79.    (914.) 

A  STRANGER  and  a  pilgrim,  I 
With  thy  command,  O  Lord,  com- 

I  go  where  thou  dost  send: 
My  high  commission  I  obey, 
The  toil  and  dangers  of  the  way 

Shall  all  in  lasting  comforts  end. 

2  Attend  me,  Lord,  in  all  my  ways; 
Open  my  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 

For  blessings  freely  giv'n; 
In  all  my  journies  here  below 
Let  thy  kind  presence  with  me  go; 

Yea,  grant  me  once  to  rest  in 
heav'n. 

HOT.     T.79.     (915.) 

THE  Lord  be  with  me  ev'ry  where, 
And  screen  me  with  paternal  care 

By  his  almighty  arm. 
No  trav'ller  needs  to  faint  or  fear, 
If  he  believe  the  Lord  is  near. 

Who  can  protect  him  from  all 
harm. 

2  By  sea  and  land,  by  night  and 

day, 
0  Lord,  in  safety  me  convey. 

Though  winds  and  thunders  roar: 
Bring  me,  when  ev'ry  peril's  past. 
Safe  to  the  destin'd  place  at  last. 

There  to  extol  thy  help  and  pow'r. 

1108.     T.  157.     (916.) 

JESUS,  thou  art  my  salvation! 

Bow  thine  ear, — hear  my  pray'r, 

Grant  my  supplication: 

Lo!  thou  seest  me  here  a  stranger; 

Unto  me — gracious  be; 

Lord,  avert  all  danger. 

2  In  distress  be  thou  my  Saviour; 
Hear  my  pray'rs, — see  my  tears. 
Show  thy  servant  favor. 
Thro'  life's  journey  safely  lead  me; 
Guide  my  way, — lest  I  stray 
From  the  hand  that  made  me. 


304 


TRAVELLERS,  AND 


1109.*     T.22.     (917.) 
LORD,  in  thy  name  we  go  our  way; 
Be  thou  our  Guide,  Support  and 

Stay, 
Protect  us  by  thy  mighty  hand. 
Where'er  we  go,  by  sea  or  land. 

1110.*     T.26.     (918.) 
LORD,  let  thy  presence  with  us  go. 
Throughout  our  journey  us  direct. 
Thy  angels  guard  us  and  protect. 
Yea,  prosper  thou  whate'er  we  do. 

1111.     T.  583.     (919.) 

PRESERVE  this  ship  and  com- 
pany, O  Lord, 

And  thy  protecting  aid  to  them  af- 
ford; 

Be  their  support  when  waves  and 
tempests  roar. 

And  bring  them  safely  to  their 
destin'd  shore. 

1112.*     T.  97.     (920.) 
WHEN  Jesus  calls,  we  ready  stand. 
Our  future  life  is  in  his  hand; 
Though  separated  for  a  time. 
We  yet  continue  one  in  him; 
And  therefore,  while  we  part,  need 

not  complain. 
As  if  we  never  were  to  meet  again. 

1113.     T.  14.     (921.) 
BLESS'D  be  that  sacred  cov'nant 
love, 
Uniting,  though  we  part; 
Our  bodies  may  far  off  remove, 
We  still  are  one  in  heart. 

2  Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 
Where  he  appoints,  we  go. 

And  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps  tread, 
Show  forth  his  praise  below. 

3  0  may  we  ever  walk  with  him. 
And  nothing  knoAv  beside, 

Nought  else  desire,  nought  else  es- 
teem. 
But  Jesus  crucified. 

4  Nor  joy  nor  grief,  nor  time  nor 

place, 
Nor^life  nor  death  can  part 
Those,  who  enjoying  Jesus'  grace. 
In  him  are  one  in  heart. 


5  Soon  will  he  wipe  off  ev'ry  tear, 
On  Canaan's  blissful  shore. 

Where  all,  who  friends  in  Jesus  are, 
Shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 


E.     For  the  Sick. 

1114.  T.166.     (922.) 

WHEN  pining  sickness  wastes  the 
frame. 
Acute  disease  or  weak'ning  pain; 
When   life   fast  spends  its  feeble 
flame. 
And  all  the  help  of  man  proves 
vain; 
Joyless  and  fiat  all  things  appear. 
Languid   the    spirits,  weak    the 
flesh. 
No  med'cines   ease,    nor   cordials 
cheer. 
Food  can't  support,  nor  sleep  re- 
fresh; 

2  Then,  then  to  have  recourse  to 
God, 

To  pray  to  him  in  time  of  need. 
And  feel  the  balm  of  Jesus'  blood, 

This  is  to  find  a  Friend  indeed. 
And  this,  O  christian,  is  thy  lot. 

Who  cleavest  to  the  Lord  by  faith, 
He'll  never  leave  thee  (doubt  it  not) 

In  pain,  in  sickness,  or  in  death. 

3  When  flesh  decays,  when  vigor 
fails. 

He  will  thy  strength  and  portion 

be; 

Support  thy  weakness,  bear  thy  ails, 

And  softly  whisper,  'trust  in  me.' 

Himself  will  be  thy  helping  Friend, 

Thy   good   Physician,   yea    thy 

Nurse, 

*To  make  thy  bed  will  condescend, 

And  from  affliction  take  the  curse. 

1115.  T.22.     (923.) 

THOUGH  Fm  in  bodyfull  of  pain, 
My  soul  doth  heav'nly  comfort  gain; 
And,  should  I  die,  I'm  not  afraid, 
Since  Jesus  sufFer'd  in  my  stead. 

*  Psalm  xli.  3. 


THE  SICK. 


305 


2  Yet  one  thing  will  I  ask  of  thee: 
Never,  O  Lord,  forsake  thou  me; 
But  bless  me  often,  keep  my  mind 
Stay'd  on  thy  help,  to  thee  resign'd. 

3  Then  I  shall  be  supremely  blest, 
Nor  ask,  tho'  sick,  to  be  releas'd; 
I'll  wait  thy  time,  thy  love  I  feel, 

I  know  thou  rulest  all  things  well. 

1116.  T.22.     (924.) 
MY  body's  weak,  my  heart  unclean, 

1  pine  with  sickness,  and  with  sin; 
My    strength   decays,    my   spirits 

droop, 
Bow'd  down  with  guilt,  I  can't  look 
up. 

2  To  thee,  0  Lord,  in  faith  I  turn, 
Who  all  my  sicknesses  hast  borne; 
Sin  thou  hadst  none,  and  yet  didst 

die 
For  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I. 

3  Sin's  rankling  sores  my  soul  cor- 

rode. 
Oh,  heal   them  with  thy  precious 

blood; 
And  if  thou  wilt  my  health  restore. 
Lord,  let  me  ne'er  offend  thee  more. 

1117.  T.22.     (925.) 
OH,  how  I  long  to  go  and  see 
The  Lamb  of  God,  who  died  for  me; 
How  do  I  languish,  night  and  day. 
To  hear  him  bid  me  come  away! 

2  He  loves  and  values  me;  I  him; 
Therefore  I  all  things  dross  esteem 
But  my  dear  Jesus,  whom  I  prize 
Above  my  life,  or  earth,  or  skies. 

3  With  pining  sickness  I  decay. 
Diseases  wear  my  flesh  away; 
But  I  shall  soon  his  leave  obtain 
To  be  releas'd  from  all  my  pain, 

4  Quickly,   O    Lord,    thy   angels 

charge 
To  set  my  longing  soul  at  large: 
Quickly  thy  blessed  hosts  command 
To  carry  me  to  thy  right  hand. 

5  My  loving  friends,  farewell,  fare- 

well, 
I  go  with  Jesus  Christ  to  dwell, 
Welcome,my  heav'nly  country  now. 
Parents  and  brethren,  all  adieu! 
Dd2 


F.      Concerning  the  Holy 

Angels. 

1118.*     T.22.     (926.) 

TO  God  let  all  the  human  race 
Bring  adoration,  thanks  and  praise; 
He   makes   his  love   and  wisdom 

known 
By  angels  who  surround  his  throne. 

2  The  angels,  whom  his  breath  in- 
spires. 
His  ministers,  are  flaming  fires. 
With  joy  they  in  his  service  move. 
To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 

3With  gladness  they  obey  his  will. 
And  all  his  purposes  fulfil; 
All  those  who  Jesus'  children  are. 
Are  special  objects  of  his  care. 

4  Our  God  defends  us  day  by  day 
From  many  dangers  in  our  way. 
By  angels,  who  for  ever  keep 

A  watchful  eye,  when  we're  asleep. 

5  0  Lord,  we'll  bless  thee  all  our 

days. 
Our  souls  shall  glory  in  thy  grace: 
Thy  praise  shall  dwell   upon   our 

tongues. 
All  saints  and  angels  join  our  songs. 

6  We  pray  thee,  let  the  heav'nly 

host 
Be  guardians  of  our  land  and  coast. 
Bid  them  watch  o'er  thy  flock  of 

grace. 
That  we  may  lead  a  life  of  peace. 

1119.     T.22.     (927.) 

NOW  let  us  join  our  hearts  and 

tongues. 
And  emulate  the  angels'  songs; 
For  sinners  may  address  their  King 
In  songs  that  angels  cannot  sing. 

2  They  praise  the  Lamb  who  once 

was  slain. 
But  we  can  add  a  higher  strain; 
Not  only  say,  '  He  suffer'd  thus:' 
But,  that '  He  suffer'd  all  for  us.' 


306 


HOLY  ANGELS. 


3  When  ang-els  by  transgression  fell, 
Justice  consign'd  them  all  to  hell; 
But  mercy  form'd  a  wondrous  plan 
To  save  and  honor  fallen  man. 

4  Jesus,  who  pass'd  the  angels  by, 
Assum'd  our  flesh  to  bleed  and  die; 
He,  who  redeem'd  us  with  his  blood, 
As  man  still  fills  the  throne  of  God. 

5  Immanuel,  our  Brother  now, 
Is  he  'fore  whom  the  angels  bow; 
They  join  with   us   to   praise   his 

name. 
But  we  the  nearest  int'rest  claim. 

6  But,  ah,  how  faint  our  praises 

rise! 
Sure,  'tis  the  wonder  of  the  skies. 
That  we,  who  share  his  richest  love, 
So  cold,  and   unconcern'd   should 

prove. 

7  O  glorious  hour,  it  comes  with 

speed. 
When  we  from  sin  and  darkness 

freed, 
►Shall  see  our  God  who  died  for  man. 
And  praise  him  more  than  angels 

can. 

1120.*     T.70.     (928.) 

THE  holy  angels. 

When  they  to  Christ  draw  near. 
Fall  down  before  him. 

Their  God,  with  holy  fear. 
And  with  profound  humiliation, 
Pay  him  the  deepest  adoration. 

2  Heirs  of  salvation, 

Redeemed  with  Christ's  blood. 
Their  ministration 

Demands  our  gratitude; 
They'll  guard  us  till  we  shall  as- 
semble. 
Where  our  joint  voices  shall  fill  the 
temple. 

1121.*     T-  249.     (929.) 
THE  seraphim  of  God 
Exalt  :|i:  their  voices  loud. 
With  joy  'fore  him  they  shout; 
Their  holy  choirs  in  heav'nly  blaze 
Sing  constantly  with  cover'd  face, 
Holy,  Holy  is  God, — Holy  is  God, 
The  Lord  of  Sabaoth! 


2  Thereto  the  church  of  Christ, 
His  flesh  :||:  and  bone  confess'd, 
Sings,  Amen!  God  be  prais'd! 
Above   and   here    one   voice   doth 

sound: 
Praise  him  who  hath  for  us  aton'd! 
To  God  in  highest  strain, 
To  the  Lamb  slain, 
All  glory  be!  Amen. 

3  When  Christ,  once  crucified. 
Returns  :||:  with  his  pierc'd  side 
In  glory,  to  his  bride. 

And  all  the  world  shall  quake  with 

fear, 
Then  will  with  joy  'fore  him  appear 
The  countless  ransom'd  race, 
And  sing  his  praise 
In  never-ceasing  lays. 

1122.     T.  14.     (930.) 

YE  angels,  w4io  excel  in  pow'r, 
Praise  ye  and  bless  the  Lord! 

Ye  who  delight  to  do  his  will, 
Laud  him  v/ith  one  accord. 

2  Yea,  all  his  works,  in  ev'ry  place, 

Extol  his  holy  name! 
My  thankful  heart,  my  mind  and 
soul, 

L^nite  to  praise  the  same! 

1123.     T.  590. 

THEE,  Lord,  th'  angelic  armies 
praise, 

Thou  first-born  Son  of  Light! 
But  cannot  look  on  Jesus'  face. 

And  bear  the  dazzling  sisht: 
Ranks  upon  ranks,  they  iall  before 

His  all-abasing  name, 
In  silent  ecstacy  t'adore 

The  glories  of  the  Lamb. 


1124.^'     T.  583. 


(931.) 
for  all  the 


THANKS  to  our  Lord 

faithfulness 
Wherewith  his   angels   guard  his 

chosen  race; 
When  the}'-,  obedient  to  his  blest 

commands, 
Receive  the  charge  to  bear  us  in 

their  hands. 


i: 


OUR  DEPARTURE  AND  RESURRECTION.   307 


1125.*  T.  141.  (1163.) 

WHILE  the  pilgrim  travels 

On  this  earthly  ground, 
Watchful,  guardian  angels 

Compass  him  around; 
Like  Elisha's  servant, 

He  in  faith  espies 
Hosts  with  fiery  horses, 

Flaming  chariots  rise. 

1126.     T.  166.     (932.) 

ANGELS    astonish'd   view    their 
God 
As  Son  of  man  to  sinners  giv'n; 
With  awe  they  saw  his  streaming 
blood, 
Were  struck,  and  silence  was  in 
heav'n; 


Now   they  with   all  the  saints  in 
light 
Worship    the    Lamb    enthron'd 
above, 
And  praise  the  length,  the  breadth, 
the  height. 
And  depth  of  God's  stupendous 
love. 

112T.     T.  141.     (933.) 

HOLY,  holy,  holy. 

Sings  th'  angelic  choir; 
Might  we,  sinners,  truly 

Glow  with  heav'nly  fire; 
Praising  all  together. 

Deeply  bow'd  in  dust, 
God,  Jehovah,  Father, 

Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


XXXIX.     Our  Departure  to  the  Lordj  and  the 
Resurrection  of  the  Body. 


1128.*     T.  151.     (935.) 

FAREWELL  henceforth  for  ever. 

All  empty  worldly  joys; 
Farewell,  for  Christ  my  Saviour 

Alone  my  thoughts  employs; 
In  heav'n's  my  conversation, 

Where  the  redeem'd  possess 
In  him  complete  salvation. 

The  gift  of  God's  free  grace. 

2  Counsel  me,  dearest  Jesus, 
According  to  thy  heart; 

Heal  thou  all  my  diseases, 

And  ev'ry  harm  avert: 
Be  thou  my  consolation 

While  here  on  earth  I  live, 
And  at  my  expiration 

Me  to  thyself  receive. 

3  May  in  my  heart's  recesses 
Thy  name  and  cross  always 

Shine  forth,  with  all  their  graces, 
To  yield  me  joy  and  peace: 

Stand  'fore  me  in  that  figure, 
Wherein  thou  bar'st  for  us 

Justice  in  all  its  rigor. 
Expiring  on  the  cross. 


1129.*     T.  146.     (936.) 

THE  grace  enjoy 'd  by  faith 

In  Jesus'  incarnation. 
His  wounds  and  bitter  death, 

Assures  us  of  salvation; 
Engageth  our  whole  heart. 

Prompts  us  to  sing  his  praise, 
Until  we  hence  depart 

To  see  him  face  to  face. 

2  If  Jesus  should  appear 
Now  at  this  very  moment, 

W^hat  think  ye,  should  ye  fear? 

No,  we  with  deep  abasement, 
Yet  joyful,  would  adore 

The  Lamb  who  shed  his  blood, 
And  own  him  evermore 

Our  Saviour,  Lord  and  God. 

3  Ah,  might  the  time  soon  come, 
When  thou,  our  soul's  Beloved, 

Shalt  fetch  thy  children  home; 

Our  inmost  soul  is  moved. 
To  think  we  shall  behold 

Him,  whom  by  faith  we  know. 
Chief  Shepherd  of  his  fold. 

In  whom  we're  one,  and  grow. 


308 


OUR  DEPARTURE 


4  Hear  thou  our  hearts'  desire, 

Most  gracious  Lord  and  Saviour, 
Let  us  in  peace  expire. 

And  rise  to  meet  thy  favor; 
And  when  thou  shalt  assign 

His  doom  to  ev'ry  one, 
Thy  righteousness  divine 

Shall  be  our  boast  alone. 

1130.*     T.  74.     (937.) 

THE  Lord  my  Portion  is, 

1  know  no  other  bliss, 
Here  nor  eternally, 

But  that  which  flows  to  me 
From  Jesus'  blood  and  death. 
Whereon  I  trust  by  faith. 

2  Thou  know'st,  O  God,  that  I, 
Were  I  just  now  to  die, 

No  Saviour  have  beside, 
But  Christ  who  for  me  died; 
He  is  my  faithful  Friend, 
Whose  mercies  never  end. 

3  I  shall,  when  time  is  o'er, 
Behold  for  evermore 

My  Saviour,  Lord  and  God, 
Who  bought  me  with  his  blood, 
And  view  the  wounds  which  he 
Received  once  for  me. 

4  The  time  to  him  is  known, 
Meanwhile  be  this  alone 

My  care,  that  through  his  grace 

1  so  may  run  my  race, 
That  I  in  faith  may  die. 
And  live  eternally. 

1131.*     T.  149.     (938.) 

YE  who  Jesus'  patients  are. 
Let  your  hearts  be  tending 

Thither,  where  ye  wish  to  share 
Bliss  that's  never  ending; 

O  may  ye — constantly, 

Wean'd  from  things  terrestrial, 

Look  for  joys  celestial. 

2  Fixing  all  our  thoughts  above. 
Where  each  true  believer 

Will,  for  his  redeeming  love. 

Praise  the  Lord  for  ever. 
Here,  by  faith — in  his  death, 
We  find  consolation 
And  complete  salvation. 


1132.*     T.  119.     (1189.) 

HAD  we  nought,  :|1: 

Nought  beyond  this  life  to  hope. 

Here  receiving  our  full  measure, 
Did  no  further  prospect  ope. 

Laid  we  up  no  heav'nly  treasure, 
Wretched  were  our  state  in  life  and 
death. 

Vain  our  faith.  :11: 

2  Here  on  earth,  :|1: 
Here  on  earth  in  tears  we  sow; 
He,   who  here    goes   forth  and 
weepeth. 
Bearing  precious  seed  below, 
Brings  his  sheaves  with  him  and 
reapeth 
There  in  joy,  his  sighs  and  sorrows 
o'er, 
Evermore.  :||: 

1133.*     T.132.     (934.) 
THANK  God,  towards  eternity 

Another  step  is  taken. 
My  heart  with  longing  turns  to  thee: 

Though  not  by  thee  forsaken, 
I  long  and  pant  for  my  release. 
When  I  shall  hence  depart  in  peace, 

To  be  with  thee  for  ever. 

2 1  tell  the  hours  and  days  and  years, 
And  think  them  tedious  ages. 

Until  the  wish'd-for  time  appears 
Which  all  my  grief  assuages; 

Meanwhile    with    haste  I  forward 
press. 

Till  I  arrive,  with  thankfulness, 
At  my  desired  haven. 

3  Come,  saith  thy  bride,  who  longs 

for  thee. 

Of  all  else  she  is  weary. 
And  prays  to  thee  incessantly. 

Come,  come,  and  do  not  tarry; 
Jesus,  my  Bridegroom,  come  to  me, 
Thou  know'st,OLord,mysoul  to  thee 

Already  is  betrothed. 

4  I  am  assur'd,  nor  life  nor  death 
Me  from  thy  love  can  sever. 

While  I  abide  in  thee  by  faith. 
And  taste  thy  love  and  favor; 

What  tho'  this  time  seem  long  to  me, 

A  foretaste  of  eternity 
I  have  in  thy  communion.. 


AND  RESURRECTION. 


309 


1134.*    T.244.     (939.) 

HOW  soon,  exalted  Jesus, 

Thou  wilt  to  us  reveal 
Thy  countenance  most  glorious. 

That  none  as  yet  can  tell; 
So  as  thou  didst  appear 
To  thy  disciples  here; 
Meanwhile,  by  frequent  visits. 
Us  thy  poor  foll'wers  cheer. 

2  Till  then,  thou  wilt  call  over. 

Out  of  thy  family. 
Now  one,  and  then  another. 

To  be  at  rest  Avith  thee: 
O  grant  us  needful  grace. 
That  we  may  run  our  race 
Relying  on  thy  mercy, 
Till  we  shall  see  thy  face. 

1135.     T.  11.     (940.) 

LORD,  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
Be  they  then  at  thy  command; 
Let  me  live  to  thee  alone, 
Then  the  sting  of  death  is  gone. 

2  Whither  should  I,  sinner,  flee. 
Lord,  for  shelter,  but  to  thee? 
Thou  hast  gone  before,  in  grace. 
To  prepare  a  resting-place. 

3  Bearing  my  sin's  heavy  load. 
All  thy  steps  were  mark'd  with 

blood, 
From  the  garden  to  the  cross, 
Suff' ring  to  retrieve  our  loss. 

4  By  thy  bitter  agony. 

By  thy  life  pour'd  out  for  me, 

O  let  me,  a  sinner,  find 

In  my  God  a  Friend  most  kind. 

1136.*    T.  14.     (941.) 

WHETHER  the  period  of  this  life 
Be  long  or  short,  we  know, 

'Tis  in  itself  of  no  great  weight. 
We're  pilgrims  here  below. 

2  Thrice  happy  they,  who  in  this 
time 

In  Jesus  Christ  believe. 
And  as  a  living  sacrifice 

To  him  their  bodies  give.* 

*  Ronu  xii.  1. 


3  He  is,  as  long  as  life  shall  last, 
The  Source  of  all  their  bliss. 

And  when  they  from  this  world  de- 
part. 
They  see  him  as  he  is. 

4  Lord,  may  I  live  to  thee  by  faith, 
To  thee  O  may  I  die. 

For  thine  I  am  in  life  and  death. 
Thine,  thine  eternally. 

1137.     T.  97.     (942.) 

ALTHOUGH  a  pardon'd  sinner's 

mind 
To  be  with  Christ  is  most  inclin'd, 
Yet,  long  as  he  remaineth  here. 
Be  it  a  day,  a  month,  or  year. 
If  but  his  heart  be  daily  cheer'd  by 

grace. 
With  patience  he  can  run  his  des- 

tin'd  race. 

2  We  in  this  world  no  city  have 
Where  we  to  fix  our  dwelling  crave; 
For  as  a  trav'ller  on  the  road 
Oft  rests,  but  hath  no  fix'd  abode, 
Life's  comforts  thus  we  welcome, 

not  pursue. 
But  keep  our  heav'nly  mansion  still 

in  view. 

1138.     T.166.     (943.) 

LORD,  whither  can  I,  sinner,  flee. 
When    I    go   hence,  but  to  thy 
breast? 
For  I  have  sought  no  other  home, 
For  I  have  found  no  other  rest. 
When   earthly  cares    engross   the 
mind. 
And  turn  my  thoughts  aside  from 
thee, 
Then  the  successive  days  and  nights 
Seem  long  and  wearisome  to  me. 

2  My  God,  and  can  a  needy  child. 

That  loves  thee  in  humility. 
From  thy  dear  presence  be  exil'd. 

Or  ever  separated  be? 
0  no,  for  in  thy  wounded  hands 

By  faith  my  name  engrav'd  I  see; 
Firm  and  secure  thy  promise  stands, 

That  where  thou  art  thy  friends 
shall  be. 


310 


OUR  DEPARTURE 


1139.     T.  96.     (944.) 

IN  age  and  feebleness  extreme, 
Who  shall  a  helpless   worm  re- 
deem! 
Jesus,  my  only  hope  thou  art. 
Strength  of  my  failing  flesh  and 

heart! 
O  could  I  catch  a  smile  from  thee, 
And  drop  into  eternity! 

1140.*     T.  168.     (945.) 

MAKE  my  calling  and  election, 

Jesus,  ev'ry  day  more  sure; 
Keep  me  under  thy  direction, 

Till  I,  thro'  thy  godlike  pow'r. 
Unto  endless  glory  raised. 
In  thy  mansions  shall  be  placed: 
When  in  thee  I  end  my  race. 
Weeping  shall  for  ever  cease. 

1141.*     T.  37.     (946.) 

MY  happy  lot  is  here 

The  Lamb  to  follow; 
Be  this  my  only  care 

Each  step  to  hallow. 
And  thus  await  the  time 

When  Christ  my  Saviour 
Will  call  me  hence,  with  him 

To  live  for  ever, 

1142.*     T.  124.     (947.) 

THEE  we  love  and  long  to  see. 

Yea,  dear  Saviour, 
We  desire  to  be  with  thee; 

But  the  favor 
To  have  thee,  though  still  unseen. 
Ever   near  us — doth   revive   and 
cheer  us. 

1143.     T.  590.     (948.) 

OUR  conversation  is  in  heav'n. 

Whence  also  we  expect 
The   Lord  our  Saviour  Christ  to 
come. 

And  gather  his  elect. 
Then  shall  he  our  vile  body  change. 

And  fashion  it  like  his, 
A  glorious  body,  form'd  for  realms 

Of  everlasting  bliss. 


1144.*    T.  83.     (949.) 

CHRIST,  my  Rock,  my  sure  De- 
fence, 

Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  liveth! 
0!  what  pleasing  hopes  from  thence 

My  believing  heart  deriveth! 
Else  death's  long  and  gloomy  night 
Would  my  guilty  soul  affright. 

2  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
Thou  shall  rise  too,  Sciith   my 

Saviour; 
Of  what  should  I  be  afraid! 

I  with  him  shall  live  for  ever. 
Can  the  head  forsake  his  limb, 
And  not  draw  me  unto  himl 

3  No,  my  soul  he  cannot  leave, 
This,  this  is  my  consolation; 

And  my  body  in  the  grave 

Rests  in  hope  and  expectation. 
That  this  mortal  flesh  shall  see 
Incorruptibility. 

4  Closely  by  love's  sacred  bands 
I  am  join'd  to  him  already, 

And  my  faith's  outstretched  hands 
To  embrace  my  Lord  are  ready; 
Death  itself  shall  never  part 
Mine  and  my  Redeemer's  heart. 

5  Flesh  I  bear,  and  therefore  must 
Unto  dust  be  once  reduced. 

This  I  own,  but  from  the  dust 

I  shall  be  to  life  produced, 
And,  convey'd  to  endless  bliss. 
Live  where  my  Redeemer  is. 

6  In  my  body,  when  restor'd 
To  the  likeness  of  his  body, 

I  shall  see  my  God,  my  Lord, 

My  Beloved  in  his  glory; 
In  my  flesh  eternally 
My  Redeemer  I  shall  see. 

7  These  mine  eyes  most  certainly 
Shall  behold  and  know  my  Sa- 
viour, 

I,  no  stranger,  no,  ev'n  I, 

Him  to  see  shall  have  the  favor: 
Grieving,  pining  in  that  day 
Ever  shall  be  done  away. 


AND  RESURRECTION. 


311 


8  What  here   sickens,  sighs  and 

groans, 
There  o'er  death  shall  prove  vic- 
torious; 
Earthly  here  are  sown  my  bones, 
Heav'nly  they  shall  rise,  and  glo- 
rious: 
What  is  natural  sown  here, 
Shall  as  spiritual  rise  there. 

9  Let  us  raise  our  minds  above 
This  world's  lusts,  vain,  transi- 
tory. 

Cleave  to  him  ev'n  here  in  love. 

Whom  we  hope  to  see  in  glory: 
May  our  minds  tend  constantly 
Where  we  ever  wish  to  be. 

1145,*     T.  22.     (950.) 

MY  life  I  now  to  God  resign. 
At  his  decree  I'll  not  repine. 
Will  he  prolong  my  mournful  days. 
He'll  help  me  well  to  end  my  race. 

2  I  go  hence  at  th'  appointed  hour. 
Nor  would  I  wish  to  go  before. 
My  hairs  the  Lord  hath  number'd 

all. 
Without  his  will  not  one  can  fall. 

3  Lord,  what  is  man!    a  clod  of 

earth, 
A  needy  mortal  from  his  birth. 
Brought  nothing  with  him  when  he 

came, 
:  And  naked  leaves  this  earthly  frame. 

4  Teach  us  to  number  so  our  days 
That  we  apply  to  wisdom's  ways. 
Knowing  how  swift  our  moments 

That  all,  both  young  and  old,  must 
die. 

5  Evil  and  few,  as  Jacob  says, 
Alas!  I  count  my  pilgrim-days; 
When  God  shall   call  his  servant 

home, 
In  hope  of  joy  I'll  meet  the  tomb. 

6  How  should  I  live  in  constant 
dread, 

Harass'd  by  guilt,  of  death  afraid. 
Did  I  not  know,  God  gave  his  Son, 
Who  did  for  all  my  sins  atone! 


7  'Tis  he,  my  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
Who  for  my  sins  was  sacrifio'd, 
And    rose    triumphant    from    the 

grave. 
That  he  my  soul  from  death  might 

save. 


1 


8  To    him    I    yield   my  life   and 
breath. 

His  love  will  guide  my  soul  thro' 

death. 
And  bring  me  to  the  blissful  place. 
Where  I  shall  see  him  face  to  face. 

9  My  flesh  meanwhile  doth  rest  in 
hope. 

Till  in  his  likeness  raised  up; 
Out  of   his  hands    no    dust    shall 

fall. 
My  body  he'll  to  life  recall. 

10  This  gives  me  comfort  and  re- 
lief, 

In  all  my  greatest  pain  and  grief; 
He'll  wipe  away  my  ev'ry  tear, 
When  he  in  glory  shall  appear. 

11  Humbly,  Lord  Christ,  I  thee  ad- 
dress; 

Ah!    clothe   me  in  thy  righteous- 
ness; 
Arrayed  in  salvation's  vest, 
I'm  sure  of  endless  joy  and  rest. 

12  Amen!    thou  sov'reign  God  of 
love, 

0  grant  that  when  we   hence  re- 
move, 

Our  souls  redeemed  with  thy  blood. 
May  find  in  thee  their  sure  abode. 

1146.*     T.  22.     (951.) 

LORD  Jesus,  Fountain  of  my  life! 
Sole  comfort  in  this  world  of  strife! 

1  come,  both  weary  and  opprest. 
And  pray,  Lord,  take  my  soul  to 

rest! 

2  When  I  shall   yield  my  dying 
breath. 

Support  me  by  thy  bitter  death; 

Thy  mercy  is  my  only  plea; 

Thy  bonds  have  gain'd  my  liberty. 


312 


OUR  DEPARTURE 


3  By  all  thou  hast  for  me  endur'd, 
Thou  hast  eternal  life  procur'd; 
Thy  shame,  reproach,  and  thorny 

crown, 
Gain'd  for  me  glory  and  renown! 

4  Thy  stripes  have  me,  a  sinner, 

heal'd; 
My  pardon  with  thy  blood  is  seal'd; 
Thy  agony,  thy  dying  breath 
Redeem'd  me  from  eternal  death. 

5  Unto  ray  heart,  when  speech  I 

want. 
The  utt'rance  of  thy  Spirit  grant: 
O  that  my  soul  to  heav'n  may  rise. 
When  death  in  darkness  seals  my 

eyes. 

6  Thy  bitter  death  shall  sweeten 

mine, 
My  soul  I  to  thy  care  resign: 
Thou,  since  thou  gav'st  thy  life  for 

me, 
Wilt  keep  me  to  eternity. 

7  How    glad    am    I,  that  I  have 

known. 
What    thou    to    ransom   me    hast 

done: 
How  glad  am  I,  that  I  believe. 
Thou,  when    I    die,   wilt    me    re- 
ceive. 

8  Thanks  be  to  thee,  who  hast  en- 

dur'd 
My  curse,  and  life  for  me  procur'd: 
Nor  doth  the  grave  to  me  appear 
A  terror,  since  thou  restedst  there. 

9  What  songs  of  everlasting  joy 
Shall  mine  and  angels'  tongues  em 

ploy! 
How  shall  I  to  eternity 
Exalt  thy  love  and  mercy  free! 


2  Though  guilt  would  fill  my  soul 

with  dread, 
Despair  and  consternation, 
I  know  I  need  not  be  afraid, 

Since  Christ  is  my  salvation: 
His  precious  blood,  his  wounds  and 

death, 
Shall,  when  I  draw  my  latest  breath, 
Be  my  support  and  comfort. 

3  I  of  his  body  am  a  limb, 
This  is  my  consolation; 

And    death   between  my  soul  and 
him 

Shall  make  no  separation; 
He  in  me,  I  in  him  abide, 
In  him,  who  for  me  liv'd  and  died, 

I've  found  life  everlasting. 

4  Since  he  did  from  the  dead  arise, 
And  then  ascend  victorious, 

I  likewise  in  the  hope  rejoice. 
To  rise  again  more  glorious; 

Thus  free  from  fear,  I  can  in  peace 

Depart  to  see  him  as  he  is. 
And  live  with  him  for  ever. 

1148.*     T.  244.     (1192.) 


1147«*     T.  132.     (953.) 

JESUS,  by  thy  almighty  pow'r 
My  soul  from  death  deliver. 

In  that  important,  awful  hour. 
When  soul  and  body  sever; 

Into  thy  ever  faithful  hand 

My  spirit  will  I  then  commend, 
I  trust  thou  wilt  receive  it. 


IN  spirit  I  am  waiting, 
Lord  Jesus,  near  to  thee, 

Thy  suff'rings  contemplating: 
I  know,  they  were  for  me! 

I  thee  behold  by  faith 

Bow  down  thine  head  in  death, 

1  hear  thee  cry:  '  'Tis  finish'd,' 
And  watch  thy  latest  breath. 

2  Thy  sighs,  thy  groans  in  anguish. 
The  tears,  which  from  thee  flow'd 

When  thou  for  me  didst  languish. 

Thy  wounds  and  precious  blood, 
Be  present  night  and  day 
To  me,  while  here  I  stay, 
And  at  my  dissolution 
My  soul  to  heav'n  convey. 

3  'Midst  joy  beyond  expression, 
I  shall  abased  be 

With  deep  humiliation. 

When  called  home  to  thee; 
When  I,  completely  bless'd. 
Have  leave  with  thee  to  rest, 
Thy  holy  feet  with  rapture 
By  me  shall  be  embrac'd. 


AND  RESURRECTION. 


313 


4  0  hasten  thy  appearance! 

Yet  as  it  pleaseth  thee; 
Meanwhile  to  me  thy  presence 

Vouchsafe  continually. 
Fix  thou  my  heart  and  eyes 

Upon  thy  sacrifice, 
Until,  my  race  here  finish'd, 

I  shall  obtain  the  prize. 

1149.*     T.  151.     (955.) 

WHEN  I  shall  gain  permission 

To  leave  this  mortal  tent, 
And  get  from  pain  dismission, 

Jesus!  thyself  present; 
And  let  me,  when  expiring, 

Recline  upon  thy  breast, 
Thus  I  shall  be  acquiring 

Eternal  life  and  rest. 

1150.*     T.  232.     (956.) 

LORD,  let  thy  blest  angelic  bands 
Convey  my  soul  into  thy  hands, 

When  soul  and  body  sever; 
My  body,  though  reduc'd  to  dust, 
Thou  wilt  (0  Lord,  I  firmly  trust) 

Raise  up  to  live  for  ever. 
Then  shall  I  see  thee  face  to  face, 
In  everlasting  joy  and  peace. 
And  sing,  with  all  the  saints  above. 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  love. 
O   Christ,   my  Lord,  :1|:  I'll    thee 

adore 
Here,  and  above  for  evermore. 

1151.*     T.  14.     (1193.) 

O  HOW  I  long  with  Christ  to  be, 
And  in  his  presence  rest, 

He  draws  my  soul  most  pow'rfully, 
I  to  his  bosom  haste. 

2  Meanwhile  may  I  in  spirit  view 
His  sufF'rings,  cross  and  death, 

These  to  my  heart  be  daily  new, 
Till  I  resign  my  breath. 

3  Me  for  thy  coming.  Lord,  pre- 

pare. 
Grant  I  may  ready  be. 
Whene'er  thou  callest,  without  fear 
To  meet  and  welcome  thee. 
E  e 


4  Thou  know'st  my  insufficiency, 
All  my  diseases  cure, 

0  let  thy  stripes  and  wounds  on  me 
Exert  their  healing  pow'r. 

5  Thus  will  my  wants  be  well  sup- 

plied. 
Thus  will  my  soul  with  grace 
Abundantly  be  satisfied. 
And  kept  in  heav'nly  peace; 

6  Until  the  hour  shall  strike  at  last, 
When  I,  from  sorrow  free. 

Shall  hasten  to  thy  arms  and  breast, 
And  ever  live  with  thee. 

1152.     T.  582.     (954,957.) 
THE  spirits  of  the  just, 
Confin'd  in  bodies,  groan. 

Till  death  consigns  the  corpse  to 
dust, 
And  then  the  conflict's  done. 
Jesus,  who  came  to  save. 
The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 

Hath  sanctified  the  gloomy  grave, 
And  made  ev'n  death  our  gain. 

2  Why  should  we  fear  to  trust 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay; 

He'll  raise  our  bodies  from  the  dust, 

And  unto  life  convey. 

Sin's  pardon'd,  we're  secure, 

Death  hath  no  sting  beside. 
The    law   gives    sin    condemning 
pow'r. 

But  Jesus  for  us  died. 

3  Confiding  in  thy  name, 
Jesus,  the  church's  Head, 

We  give  to   earth   the   breathless 
frame, 
Rememb'ring  thou  wast  dead: 
A  bitter  death  indeed 
Was  thine,  O  Lamb  of  God; 
But  from  the  curse  thou  hast  us 
freed. 
By  thy  atoning  blood. 

4  0  death,  where  is  thy  sting? 
O  grave,  thy  victory] 

He  that  believes  in  Christ  can  sing: 
'  He  hath  redeemed  me!' 
Trusting  in  him  by  faith 
We  now  the  vict'ry  gain; 

In  him  we  triumph  over  death, 
Who  for  us  rose  again. 


314 


OUR  DEPARTURE. 


1153.  T.  102.     (958.) 

WHERE  is  this  infant?  It  is  gone! 
To  whom?  To  Jesus  who  redeem'd  it: 
It  now  appears  before  his  throne, 
AYhere  he  continues  still  to  tend  it, 

His  favor — for  ever 

To  prove:  he  doth  bear 
This  lamb  in  his  bosom,  'tis  safe  in 
his  care. 

2  He  took  such  in  his  arms  on  earth, 
And  show'd  to  them  peculiar  favor; 
Hence  we   may  know,   that  from 

their  birth 
He  is  their  ever  gracious  Saviour! 
He  gave  them, — he  takes  them, 
Whene'er  he  sees  best 
For  them  to  come  to  him,  and  with 
him  to  rest. 

3  This  infant  rests  now  happily 

In  Christ,  the  Source  of  our  salva- 
tion, 
Rejoicing  to  eternity, 
Join'd  to  the  perfect  congregation. 
The  body, — we  bury; 
We  know,  that  from  pain 
Released,  we  once  shall  behold  it 
again. 

1154.  T.  14.     (960.) 

HOW    sweetly    this    our   Brother 
sleeps. 

Enjoying  endless  peace, 
The  grave,  wherein  his  Saviour  lay. 

Is  now  his  resting-place. 

2  Nought  can  disturb  this  heir  of 
life. 

All  worldly  cares  are  fled; 
To  be  with  Christ  was  A«5  desire. 

And  he's  now  perfected. 

1155.     T.  IG.     (1195.) 

HAPPY  soul,  thy  days  are  ended. 
All  thy  mourning  days  below. 

Thou,  by  angel-guards  attended, 
Didst  to  Jesus'  presence  go. 

2  Trusting  in  thy  Saviour's  merit. 
Thou  hast  seen  thy  Lord  above, 

Waiting  to  receive  thy  spirit. 
Reaching  out  the  crown  of  love. 


3  For  the  joy  he  set  before  thee, 
Thou  didst  bear  a  moment's  pain. 

Die,  to  live  a  life  of  glory. 
Suffer,  with  thy  Lord  to  reign. 

1156.*     T.  79.     (1196.) 
WHEN  children,  bless'd  by  Jesus, 
To  whom  their  souls  are  precious, 

Depart  in  early  years, 
They  are  not  lost,  for  heaven 
To  children  shall  be  given. 

Eternal  happiness  is  theirs. 

2  This  child  is  therefore  blessed. 
Let  no  one  be  distressed, 

Christ  bid  it  fall  asleep: 
The  body  dead,  the  spirit 
Will  endless  life  inherit. 
With  his  redeemed,  happy  sheep. 

1157.*     T.  14.     (961.) 
BLEST   soul,    how   sweetly  dost 
thou  rest. 
From  ev'ry  toil  and  care. 
Enjoying  now,  on  Jesus'  breast. 
Bliss  far  beyond  compare! 

2  His  suff 'rings  have  deliver'd  thee 
From  mis'ry,  wo  and  death; 

His  word,  '  'Tis  finish'd!'  prov'd  to 
be 
The  triumph  of  thy  faith. 

3  Now  to  the  earth  let  these  re- 

mains 
In  hope  committed  be! 
LTntil  the  body  chang'd  obtains 
Blest  immortality. 

1158.*     T.  483.     (962.) 

NOW  rest  in  peace! 

Our  pray'rs,  when  dying,  thee  at- 
tended, 

Thou  hast  ended 

Thy  mortal  life,  and  now,  through 
grace, 

Beholdest  Jesus  face  to  face; 

The  holy  angels  did  convey 

Thy  soul  to  realms  of  endless  day: 

There  bless  thee,  God  the  Father, 
and  the  Son, 

And  Holy  Ghost, 

Jehovah,  Three  in  One! 

With  saints  adore  the  Lamb  that 
sitteth  on  the  throne! 


315 


XL.   The  Last  Judgment. 


1159.     T.585.     (1197.) 
DAY  of  judgment!  day  of  wonders! 
Hark!  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round: 
How  the  summons  :|): 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound! 

2  See  the  Judge,  our  nature  wearing, 

Cloth'd  in  majesty  divine; 
Ye,  who  love  the  Lord's  appearing. 
Then  shall  say: '  this  God  is  mine!' 
Gracijous  ^-aviour,  :||: 
Own  me  on  that  day  as  thine! 

3  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 
Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea. 

All  the  pow'rs  of  nature  shaken, 
At  his  call  prepare  to  flee: 
Careless  sinner,  :||: 
What  will  then  become  of  thee? 

4  To  all  those,  who  have  confessed, 
Lov'd  and  serv'd  the  Lord  below. 

He  will  say:  'Comenear  ye  blessed, 
'See  the  kingdom  I  bestow: 
You  for  ever  :||: 
Shall  my  love  and  glory  know.' 

5  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches. 
May  this    thought   our   courage 

raise. 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches, 
Sighs  will  then  be  turn'd  to  praise: 

We  shall  triumph  :|j: 
While  the  world  is  in  a  blaze. 

1160.*     T.  132.     (963.) 

'TIS  sure  that  awful  time  will  come, 

When  Christ,  the  Lord  of  glory, 

Shall  from  his  throne  give  men  their 

doom. 

And  chauge  things  transitorj'^: 

This  will  strike  dumb  each  impious 

jeer. 
When  all  will  be  consum'd  by  fire. 
And  heav'n  and  earth  dissolved. 

2  The  wak'ning  trumpet  all  shall 
hear. 
The  dead  shall  then  be  raised, 
And  'fore  the  judgment-seat  appear, 


On  th'  right  and  left  hand  placed; 
Those  in  the  body  at  that  time 
Shall,  in  a  manner  most  sublime, 
Endure  a  transmutation. 

3  Wo  then  to  him,  thathath  despis'd 

God's  word  and  revelation. 
And  here  done  nothing  but  devis'd 

His  lust's  gratification; 
Then  how  confounded  will  he  stand, 
When  he  must  go,  at  Christ's  com- 
mand. 

To  everlasting-  torment! 

4  When  all  with  awe  shall  stand 
around. 

To  hear  their  doom  allotted, 
O  may  my  worthless  name  be  found 

In  the  Lamb's  book  unblotted; 

Grant  me  that  firm,  unshaken  faith. 

That  thou,  my  Saviour,  by  thy  death 

Hast  purchas'd  my  salvation. 

5  Before  thou  shalt  as  Judge  appear, 
Plead  as  my  Intercessor; 

And  on  that  awful  day  declare 

That  I  am  thy  confessor, 
Then  bring  me  to  that  blessed  place 
Where  I  shall  see,  with  open  face, 
The  glory  of  thy  kingdom. 

6  O  Jesus,  shorten  the  delay, 
And  hasten  thy  salvation. 

That  we  may  see  that  glorious  day 

Produce  a  new  creation: 
Lord  Jesus  come,   our  Judge  and 
King,  [to  sing 

Come,  change  our  mournful  notes, 

Thy  praise  for  ever!  Amen. 

1161.     T.  581.     (964.) 

HARKI  the  trump  of  God  is  heard' 

And  th'  archangel's  voice  on  high* 
Yea,  the  Lord  himself  descends 

With  a  shout  that  rends  the  sky; 
Lo!  the  bars  of  death  are  burst, 
See  the  dead  in  Christ  rise  first; 
2  His  blest  people,  still  on  earth, 

In  a  moment  chang'd,  all  rise 
In  the  clouds,  caught  up-with  them, 

Meet  their  Saviour  in  the  skies; 


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Fears  and  doubts  are  far  remov'd, 
Him  they  see  whom  here  they  lov'd. 

3  See  this  transient  mortal  life 
Swallow'd  up  eternally! 

Death,  0  death,  where  is  thy  stingl 

Where,  O  grave,  thy  victory] 
Thanks  to  God,  thro'  Christ  we  have 
Vict'ry  over  death  and  grave. 

4  Now  all  tears  are  wip'd  away; 
Free  from  curse  and  free  from 

pain, 
All  Christ's  people  now  with  him 
Kings  and  priests  for  ever  reign. 
Henceforth  his  unbounded  grace 
Is  their  theme  of  endless  praise. 

5  In  the  hope  of  all  this  joy, 
Brethren,  let  us  still  be  found; 

Stedfast  in  the  faith  of  Christ, 
May  we  all  in  love  abound, 
Till  we  shall,  when  time  is  o'er. 
Live  with  him  for  evermore. 

1162.     T.585.     (965.) 
LO!  he  cometh!  countless  trumpets 

Christ's  appearance  usher  in! 
'Midst  ten  thousand  saints  and  an- 
gels 
See  our  Judge  and  Saviour  shine! 
Hallelujah!  :|1: 
"Welcome,  welcome,    Lamb    once 
slain! 

2  Now  the  song  of  all  the  saved, 

'  Worthy  is  the  Lamb!'  resounds: 
Now  resplendent  shine   his   nail- 
prints, 
Ev'ry  eye  shall  see  his  wounds! 
Great  his  glory!  :|1: 
Ev'ry  knee  to  him  shall  bow. 

3  Ev'ry  island,  sea,  and  mountain. 
Earth  and  heaven  flee  away; 

All  his  enemies,  confounded, 
Hear  the  trump  proclaim  his  day; 
Come  to  judgment!  :||: 
Stand  before  the  Son  of  man! 

4  All  who  love  him,  view  his  glory. 
In  his  bright,  once  marred  face: 

Jesus  cometh,  all  his  people 

Now  their  heads  with  gladness 

raise: 

Happy  mourners!  :||: 
Lo,  on  clouds  he  comes!  he  comes. 


5  See  redemption,  long  expected, 
On  that  awful  day  appear; 

All  his  people,  once  despised, 
Joyful  meet  him  in  the  air: 
Hallelujah!  :I|: 

Saviour,  now  thy  kingdom  comes! 

1163.     T.590.     (9G6.) 

MY  faith  shall  triumph   o'er  the 
grave. 

And  trample  on  the  tombs; 
My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives, 

My  God,  my  Saviour  comes; 
Ere  long  I  know  he  shall  appear 

In  pow'r  and  glory  great; 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  foes, 

Lie  vanquish'd  at  his  feet. 

2  Then,  though  the  worms  my  flesh 

devour, 
And  make  my  corpse  their  prey, 
I  know  I  shall  arise  with  pow'r, 

On  the  last  judgment-day: 
When  God  shall  stand  upon  the 
earth, 
Him  these  mine  eyes  shall  see, 
My  flesh  shall  feel  a  second  birth, 
And  ever  with  him  be. 

3  Then  his  own  hand  shall  wipe 

the  tears 
From  ev'ry  weeping  eye; 
And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs, 
and  fears. 
Shall  cease  eternally; 
How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O  how 
long 
Shall  this  bright  hour  delay? 
Oh,  hasten  thy  appearance,  Lord, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

1164.     T.  14.     (9G7.) 

WHEN   rising  from   the  bed   of 
death, 
O'erwhelm'd  with  guilt  and  fear, 

1  see  my  Maker  face  to  face. 

Oh,  how  shall  I  appear? 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found. 
Thy  mercy  I've  not  sought, 

My    heart    with     inward     horror 
shrinks. 
And  trembles  at  the  thought; 


JUDGMENT. 


317 


3  That  thou,  0  Lord,  wilt  stand 

disclos'd 
In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul; 
How  then  shall  I  appear? 

4  But  thou  declarest  in  thy  word, 
That  sinners  who  to  thee. 

While  here  they  live,  repenting  turn, 
Shall  live  eternally. 

5  Grant  that  I  never  may  despair 
Full  pardon  to  obtain. 

Since  Jesus  Christ,  to  save  my  soul, 
Upon  the  cross  was  slain. 

1165.*     T.  592.     (969.) 

THIS  transient  world  is  not  our 
!  home. 

No  soul  finds  here  orrest,  or  bliss; 
The  man  by  this  vain  world  o'er- 
come, 
"VA'ill  of  salvation  surely  miss: 
Jesus  alone  yields  comfort  true, 
Jesus  is  pleasure  void  of  pain; 
His  mercies  ev'ry  day  are  new. 
His  friendship's  fire  doth  still  re- 
main. 
The   scorn'd,   selected   few  thrice 
__^,   happy  are 

Who  have  in  Jesus'  love  and  grace 
a  share. 

2  His  shame  to  all  will  be  display'd, 
However  specious  here  his  dress, 
Who  is  not  in  the  robe  array'd 

Of  Jesus'  perfect  righteousness; 
Who  of  Christ's  fulness  ne'er  re- 
ceived. 
Will  tremble  at  the  judgment-day; 
However  righteous  here  believ'd, 
Then  naked  must  he  go  away: 
Haste  then  to  Jesus  Christ;  thrice 

happy  they 
Who  to  the  mercy-seat  have  found 
their  way! 

IIGG.*     T.  22.     (970.) 

REJOICE,  thou  happy  little  flock, 
Which,  grounded  firm  on  Christ  the 

.  Rock, 
Shalt  dwell  withhim  in  lasting  day. 
When  heav'n  and  earth  shall  pass 
away. 
Ee2 


2  Who  doth  not  turn  to  him  while 
here. 

And  love  him  truly,  shall  with  fear 
And    trembling    seek  a  shelt'ring 

place. 
To  hide  himself  from  Jesus'  face. 

3  May  Christ  continue  still  to  keep, 
To  feed  and  tend  his  dear-bought 

sheep. 
Until  his  ransom'd  flock  shall  be 
Gather'd  to  him  eternally. 

4  Help  us,  OLord,to  watch  and  pray 
That  we  be  ready  ev'ry  day. 
To  stand  before  thee  through  thy 

grace. 
And  in  thy  kingdom  have  a  place. 

1167,    T.151. 

WHEN  conscious  sinners  tremble, 

To  hear  the  trumpet  sound. 
That  bids  the  dead  assemble 

The  judgment-seat  around, 
0  then  among  that  number. 

May  we  thy  call  obey. 
Who  burst  the  bands  of  slumber 

To  view  a  glorious  day. 

1168.*     T.  16.     (971.) 

JUDGE  me  now,  my  God  and  Sa- 
viour, 

Ev'n  before  the  judgment-day; 
Then  to  me,  a  worm,  thy  favor 

Through  eternity  display. 

1169.*     T.  205.     (972.) 

ARE  you  form'd  a  creature  new, 

Cleans'd  by  Jesus'  precious  blood? 
Can  you  Christ  in  spirit  view, 

Reconcil'd  by  him  to  God? 
Rise,  to  meet  the  Bridegroom  go. 
Mingle  with  the  virgin-row. 
Have  you  oil,  you  n'eed  not  fear. 
Though  this  moment  he  appear. 
2  Rise,  go  forth  to  meet  the  Lamb, 

Slumber  not  'midst  worldly  care; 
Let  your  lamps  be  all  on  flame. 

For  his  coming  now  prepare: 
Then  whene'er  you  hear  the  cry, 
Lo,  the  Bridegroom  draweth  nigh! 
You  will  not  confounded  be. 
But  can  meet  him  cheerfully. 


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2  Let  us  walk  the  narrow  way, 
Watchful,    cheerful,    free    from 
toil, 
Trim  our  lamps  from  day  to  day, 

Adding  still  recruits  of  oil; 
Doubly  doth  the  Spirit  rest 
On  his  happy,  peaceful  breast. 
Who  himself  to  praying  gives. 
Who  a  life  of  watching  lives. 

1170.*     T.  588.     (973.) 

YE  virgins,  be 

Girt  with  alacrity; 

At  midnight  cometh  He: 

Cease  all  your  mourning. 

The  Lord  will  be  returning, 

Him  ye  shall  see 

In  majesty. 

2  Now  ready  stand, 
Yea,  always  ready  stand; 
The  Bridegroom  is  at  hand: 
Sleep  not,  nor  slumber. 
Let  nothing  j^^ou  encumber, 
But  ready  stand; 
He  is  at  hand. 


1171.*     T.  244.     (974.) 
PREPARE    your    lamps,    stand 
ready. 

Your  vessels  fill  with  oil; 
Be  clean  in  soul  and  body. 

Your  wishes  then  can't  fail; 
Hark!  'tis  the  midnight  cry, 

'  The  Brideofroom  draweth  nigh,' 
Arise,  go  forth  to  meet  him. 
With  songs  of  praise  and  joy. 

1172.*     T.  79.     (1198,975.) 
BEFORE  us  place  in  dread  array. 
Lord  Jesus,  that  tremendous  day. 

When  thou  in  clouds  shalt  come. 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar; 
And  tell  us,  Lord,  that  we  shall  there 

Receive  from  thee  a  blissful  doom. 
2  Lord,  for  thy  coming  us  prepare, 
May  we  to  meet  thee  without  fear 

At  all  times  ready  be: 
In  faith  and  love  preserve  us  sound, 
0  let  us  day  and  night  be  found 

Waiting  with   joy  to   welcome 
thee. 


XL  I.     The-  Church  Triumphant  ^  and  the  Glory  of 

Eternal  Life, 


1173.     T.  159.     (976.) 
MOUNT  Zion,  where  the  Lamb  of 
God, 
Who  for  our  sins  aton'd, 
And  bought  us  by  his  precious  blood, 

For  ever  is  enthron'd; 
Where   his   redeem'd   and  chosen 

bride 
Through  endless  ages  shall  reside; 
Is  here,  through  faith  in  Jesus'  name, 
Our  jo)'-  and  final  aim. 

2  Jerusalem,  the  church  above. 
Now  triumphs  over  death. 

And  when  we,  perfected  in  love. 
Shall  once  resign  our  breath. 

We  shall,  with  all  the  saints  in 
light, 

In  cheerful  songs  of  praise  unite. 

And  with  his  chosen  evermore 
His  saving  name  adore. 


3  Deliver'd  from  this  mortal  clay. 

From  sorrow,  sin,  and  pain, 
W^e  shall  with  Christ,  in  lasting 
day. 
True  holiness  obtain; 
Lord  Jesus,  hear  our  fervent  pray'r, 
Us  needy  sinners  all  prepare. 
By  faith  in  thee  to  end  our  race. 
And  to  behold  thy  face. 

1174.*     T.97.     (977.) 

HOW  greatly  doth  m}'^  soul  rejoice, 
That,   by  my  faithful   Shepherd's 

choice, 
My  name  is  certainly  enroll'd 
Among  the  sheep  of  his  blest  fold! 
May  1  by  nothing  e'er  be  drawn 

aside. 
But  be   a  happy   member  of  his 

bride. 


TRIUMPHANT. 


319 


2  My  faith  victorious  now  doth  rise 
Above  all  earthly  vanities, 
And  hath  Jerus'lem  full  in  view, 
That  holy  city,  fair  and  new; 
Through  faith  in  Christ  I  am  God's 

child  and  heir. 
And  shall  the  glories  of  his  king- 
dom share. 

3  Then  all  old  things  will  pass  away. 
And  a  new  scene  itself  display; 
We  wait  for  thee,  Immanuel, 
Come  soon,  thy  majesty  reveal; 
Our  voices  then  in  higher  strains 

shall  raise 
A  joyful  Hallelujah  to  thy  praise. 

1175.*     T.  585.     (979.) 
JESUS'  life  of  grief  and  sorrows. 
All  his  suff 'rings,  death  and  pain, 
Prove  in  life  our  consolation. 
And  in  death  our  joy  remain; 
Hallelujah,  :||: 
Christ's    our  Life,  hence  death  is 
gain. 

2  On  his  precious  death  and  merit 
All  our  hopes  are  safely  built; 

We  rejoice  in  his  salvation, 
Freed    from    sin's    condemning 
.  guilt; 
Sing  his  triumphs,  :||: 
'Twas  for  us  his  blood  was  spilt! 

3  Jesus  yieldeth  up  his  spirit, 
Lo,  he  bows  his  head  and  dies! 

From  his  death  we  life  inherit. 
Hence  our  happiness  takes  rise: 
We  now  glory  :||: 
Only  in  his  sacrifice. 

4  Jesus'  body,  once  interred. 
Sanctifies  his  brethren's  rest. 

And  the  place   which  keeps  their 
bodies. 
Since  earth  lodg'd  that  heav'nly 
Guest, 

Now  is  hallow'd;  :|[: 
Wc  lie  down  in  hope  most  blest. 

5  Our  Redeemer  rose  victorious, 
O  what  joy  doth  this  afford! 

Lasting  bliss  awaits  us  yonder, 
Rais'd  to  glory,  like  our  Lord; 
Blessed  Saviour,  :|j: 
Ever  be  by  us  ador'd! 


6  Conqu'ring  Lord,  to  heav'n  as- 
cended. 

To  prepare  for  us  a  place, 
Pleading  thine  own  blood  and  merit; 

Here,  our  faith  rests  on  thy  grace, 
There,  in  glory,  :||: 
We  shall  see  thee  face  to  face. 

7  Jesus!  at  thy  blest  appearing. 
Freed  from  weakness,  grief  and 

pain. 
We,  restored  to  thy  likeness. 
Then  shall  join  thy  happy  train; 

Make  us  ready,  :||: 
Lord,  thy  glory  to  obtain! 

1176.*     T.  58.     (980.) 

HAPPY  I  am,  yet  o'er  my  happi- 
ness 

Can  ne'er  rejoice  but  with  a  blush- 
ing face. 

For  it  is  mere   mercy,   remains  a 
wonder 

Of   Christ's  long  suff'ring,  when 
thereon  I  ponder. 

Now  and  always. 

2  In  the  glorious  presence 
Of  God  my  Saviour, 
Though  with  abasement,  this  great 

truth  I'll  ever 

Own  to  his  praise; 

3  That  his  incarnation, 
His  bitter  passion. 
And  meritorious  death  procur'd  sal- 
vation, And  life  for  me. 

4  In  his  great  atonement 
I'll  trust  unshaken, 
Until  I  once  to  see  Him  shall  be 

taken.  Whom  here  I  love. 

5  Grant  to  me.  Lord  Jesus, 
The  special  favor. 
Depending  on  thy  grace  both  now 

and  ever.  To  look  to  thee; 

6  In  that  ever  lovely, 
Heart-piercing  figure. 
As  for  us  bearing  justice  in  its  rigor. 

Upon  the  cross. 

7  What  ecstatic  pleasure 
Shall  I  then  savor. 
When  face  to  face  beholding  thee 

for  ever,  So  as  thou  art! 


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8  On  what  joys  celestial 
Shall  I  be  feasting, 

When,  in  thy  presence  from  all  la- 
bor resting-,       I  sabbath  keep! 

9  O!  what  songs  of  praises 
Will  then  in  heaven 

Resound,  when  all    the   ransom'd 
souls  thanksgiving 

To  Jesus  bring! 

10  Lamb,  once  slain  for  sinners, 
Receive  our  praises, 

Honor  and  glory  from  all  choirs  and 
classes. 

To  thee  they're  due. 

11  Now  let  all  say  Amen, 
The  Lord  be  praised. 

In  heav'n  and  earth  his  name  for 
ever  blessed 

By  all  that  breathe! 

1177.*    T.  71.     (983.) 

WHAT  shall  I  feel,  when  I 
The  glorious  choirs  espy 

In  bliss  unceasing! 
Already  in  my  heart 
Rays  from  bright  Salem  dart, 

With  hopes  most  pleasing. 

2  I  hear  th'  enraptur'd  song 
Rais'd  by  the  blessed  throng 

Of  the  redeemed: 
Seated  upon  the  throne. 
The  Lamb  once  slain,  alone 

Is  worthy  deemed. 

3  Rejoice,  my  soul,  thou  soon, 
When  here  thy  race  is  run, 

Shalt  have  the  favor 
To  go  and  join  the  blest. 
And  there  at  home  to  rest 

With  Christ,  thy  Saviour. 

4  Then  shall  our  wo  and  grief 
Find  a  most  sure  relief 

In  joys  unbounded; 
Triumphant  songs  shall  be 
To  the  blest  Trinity 

For  ever  sounded. 

5  How  blest  when  we  can  say, 
All  else  is  fled  away. 

And  love  prevaileth! 


No  longer  faith  and  hope 
We  need  to  bear  us  up, 
Love  never  faileth. 

6  See,  how  the  victors  go 
In  raiment  white  as  snow, 

With  glory  crowned! 
He  grants  to  them,  through  grace, 
Around  his  throne  a  place, 

On  whom  death  frowned. 

7  The  Bridegroom  now  appears, 
He  wipes  off  all  our  tears. 

And  ends  all  sadness; 
To  him  I  had  resign'd 
Myself,  and  now  am  join'd 

In  perfect  gladness. 

8  0  Lord,  grant  my  request, 
To  be  in  heav'n  at  rest. 

When  'tis  thy  pleasure; 
Then,  to  eternit}^, 
I  ne'er  shall  parted  be 

From  thee,  my  Treasure. 

9  At  thy  through-pierced  feet 
I'll  humbly  take  my  seat, 

There's  heav'n's  enjoyment: 
To  give  thee  thanks  and  praise, 
For  all  thy  love  and  grace. 

Be  my  employment. 

10  While  here,  I  live  by  faith, 
Relying  on  thy  death, 

For  thou'rt  my  Saviour; 
There  I  shall  sweetly  rest. 
Reclining  on  thy  breast. 

In  peace  for  ever. 

1178.    T.  136.    (984.  1091.) 
MY  Lord  and  God! 
Who  hast  for  me  atoned, 
And  in  death's  agony  for  me  hast 
groaned; 

1  weep  for  joy. 

And  raise  my  feeble  song: 

For  both  in  life  and  death  this  me- 
ditation 

Proves  unto  me  a  sweet  and  strength- 
'ning  consolation; 

My  pardon's  sealed  with  thy  blood. 

My  Lord!  my  God! 

2  The  time  will  come, 
When  endless  consolation 

Will    be   their  lot,  who  wait  for 
Christ's  salvation. 


TRIUMPHANT. 


321 


*  I  am  redeem'd,' 

Saith  a  believing  heart; 

'  Ev'n  here  the  Lord,  whose  mercy 

never  endeth, 
Wipes  oft  my  tears  away,  and  all 

my  steps  attendeth; 
The  time,  to  be  with  him  at  home, 
At  last  will  come.' 

3  Come  soon,  0  come. 
Ye  hours,  wherein  for  ever. 
With  hosts  of  saints  I  too  shall 

have  the  favor 
To  see  my  Lord! 
With  j  oy  I  for  him  wait; 
Who  knows  but   I    this  day  may 

leave  the  body, 
Call'd  forth  to  meet  the  Bridegroom: 

may  he  find  me  ready; 
I  long  to  be  with  him  at  home; 
Come  soon,  O  come! 

4  O  happy  lot. 

To  live  in  blessed  union 

With  Christ,  and  with  his  church 

in  close  communion; 
To  look  to  him. 
Prompted  by  love  and  need. 
To  feed  by  faith  upon  his  death  and 

merit. 
And,  purified  in  heart,  become  with 

him  one  spirit: 
To  love  him,  tho'  we  see  him  not, 
O  happy  lot! 

5  O  happy  lot! 

To  live  with  Christ  our  Saviour, 

There  to  behold  his  countenance  for 
ever; 

In  songs  of  joy 

His  holy  name  to  praise; 

To  thank  him  for  our  blessed  con- 
summation. 

And  view  his  wounds,  those  pledges 
of  complete  salvation. 

All  pain  and  sorrow  then  forgot; 
O  happy  lot! 

1179.     T.  30. 

O  YE  heav'nly  souls,  true  joys  pos- 
sessing. 
At  the  fountain-head  of  ev'ry  bless- 
ing! 
From  your  bright  legions 


Waft  your  praises  to  these  lowly 
regions. 

2  Songs  of  vict'ry  to  the  Lamb  once 

wounded. 

With    immortal    glory    now    sur- 
rounded, 
O'erwhelm  my  senses. 

And  my  heav'n  already  here  com- 
mences. 

3  Hear  I  not  the  golden  harps  re- 

sounding? 

See  I  not  the  crowds  the  throne  sur- 
rounding] 
'  Adore,  adore  him!' 

They  exclaim,  and   prostrate   fall 
before  him. 

4  0  that  I  could  join  their  adoration. 
Lie  with  them  in  awful,  deep  pros- 
tration, 

His  feet  embracing; 
Bath'd  in  tears,  yet  hymns  of  glad- 
ness raising! 

5  0  Jerusalem,  from  God  descend- 

To    thy  pinnacles   my  flight  I'm 

bending: 
Begone  for  ever 
World  and  sin!  and  welcome  Christ 

my  Saviour! 

6  But  what  gentle  voice  my  flight 

prevented] 
Whisp'ring  to  my  spirit,  '  be  coa- 

tented. 
Thy  days  are  number'd, 
And  thy  sighs  and  pray'rs  'fore  God 

remember'd!' 

7  Am  I  longer  here,  'midst  tribula- 

tion, 

As  a  pilgrim  to  maintain  my  sta- 
tion? 
May  I  unmoved 

Rest  upon  the  arm  of  my  Beloved. 

8  May    the    tears    and    sweat    of 

Ol'vet's  mountain. 
May  the  scene  of  Calv'ry's  purple 

fountain. 
The  dying  Saviour! 
Hover  'fore  my  eyes  of   faith  for 

ever. 


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9  Till  allow'd   to  join  the  happy 

chorus, 

Of  the  ransom'd  who  have  gone  be- 
fore us, 
And  now  are  seated 

Round  his  throne,  to  perfect  bliss 
admitted. 

10  Lamb  of  God,  once  slain  for  our 

transgression. 

To  thy  name  we  now  ascribe  salva- 
tion: 
Here,  and  in  heaven. 

Everlasting-  praise  to  thee  be  giveni 

1180.*   T.  83.    (1191.  987.) 
JESUS'  suff'ring-3  were  for  me, 

That  my  hence  departing  spirit 
Full  of  joy  and  peace  might  be. 

And  eternal  life  inherit: 
I'm  from  judgment  freed,  by  faith 
In  his  meritorious  death. 

2  When  I  leave  this  world  in  peace, 
I  shall  have  the  grace  and  favor 

To  behold  him  face  to  face, 

Whom  I  love,  ev'n  God  my  Sa- 
viour: 
Then  I  shall  for  evermore 
Him  in  endless  joy  adore. 

3  When  I  shall  permitted  be, 
To  enjoy  in  fullest  measure, 

What  his  suff"'rings  gain'd  for  me. 
And  possess  salvation's  treasure. 
With  what  rapture  shall  I  sing 
Hallelujah  to  my  King! 

1181.*     T.  119.     (988.) 

O  WHAT  joy,  :||: 

0  what  joy  awaiteth  me! 

1  rejoice  in  expectation. 
That  I  in  my  flesh  shall  see 
Him,  the  God  of  my  salvation. 
And  behold  the  Lord  in  endless 

bliss. 
As  he  is.  :1|: 
Q  Yea,  Ameu!  :I|: 
Pardon'd  sinners  here  rejoice 
In  this  hope  and  consolation, 
Till  we  shall  with  sweeter  voice. 
Sing  in  the  great  congregation. 
Thou,  O  Lamb,  hast  brought  us  nigh 

to  God 
By  thy  blood!  :||: 


1182.*     T.  45.     (989.) 

MY  lot  of  grace — will  be  always 
Beyond  description  blessed; 

Yea,  the  bliss  I  shall  enjoy 
Cannot  be  expressed. 

2  Him  I  shall  see — whose  love  to  me 
My  heart  hath  captivated; 

From  his  presence  I  no  more 
Shall  be  separated. 

1183.*     T.  208.     (990.) 

WHAT  hast  thou.  Lord  Jesus, 
To  redeem  and  bless  us, 

For  us  undergone! 
Here  we  know  but  partly, 
But  there  will  be  shortly 

More  of  this  depth  known: 
When  above — we  shall  remove, 
And  shall  live  with  thee  for  ever, 

Our  beloved  Saviour. 

2  I  am  lost  in  wonder, 
When  I  duly  ponder, 

Jesus,  on  thy  grace; 
That  I  shall  in  glory 
Evermore  adore  thee. 

And  that,  face  to  face, 

1  shall  see — eternally 

Thee,  the  God  of  my  salvation; 
O  w^hat  consolation! 

1184.*     T.  58.     (1200.) 

WHEN  Jesus  had  to  his  disciples 
giv'n 

His  farewell  blessing,  and  went  up 
to  heav'n. 

With  deep  sorrow  filled,  they  up- 
wards gazed. 

Then  to  Jerusalem  their  steps  re- 
traced 

With  inward  joy. 

2  When  he  in  like  manner 
Shall  be  returning. 

His    church  on  earth  will  change 
her  grief  and  mourning. 

To  songs  of  praise. 

3  This  reflection  fills  us 
With  joy  unbounded. 

That  we  the  Lord,  who  for  our  sins 
was  wounded, 

Shall  once  behold. 


TRIUMPHANT. 


323 


4  0  might  we,  poor  sinners, 
For  his  salvation 

Hunger  and  thirst,  until  our  consum- 
mation, By  day  and  night. 

5  Thus  shall  we  believing, 
Ne'er  be  confounded. 

And  here  already  with  his  peace  sur- 
rounded.   Taste  heav'nly  joys. 

6  May  we  cleave  to  Jesus, 
Till  we've  obtained 

The  prize,  and  till  our  faith  and  hope 
have  gained 

Their  highest  aim. 

7  So  as  she  believed, 
Christ's  congregation 

Shall  find  it,  and  behold  the  Lord's 
salvation.         In  endless  bliss. 

8  At  his  blest  appearing. 
Freed  from  all  weakness, 

Our  bodies  shall  be  chang'd  into  his 
likeness. 

By  his  great  pow'r. 

9  Amen,  Lord,  afford  us 
Thy  kind  direction. 

Keep  us  from  evil,  under  thy  pro- 
tection, Always  secure; 

10  Till  we  shall  in  heaven 
Behold  thy  glory. 

And  free  from  sin  and  sorrow  there 
adore  thee. 

World  without  end. 

1185/     T.  205.     (981.) 
0  EXALT  and  praise  the  Lord, 

Laud  his  name  for  evermore, 
Gratefully  with  one  accord, 

With  the  angels  him  adore; 
Thank  him  for  the  faithfulness 
Wherewith  he  his  witnesses, 
Who  in  heav'n  are  perfected, 
Through  great  tribulation  led. 

2  Here,  by  Jesus'  precious  blood 
Cleans'd  from  sin  and  render'd 
chaste, 
They,  as  ministers  of  God, 

Him  by  word  and  deed  confess'd; 
In  their  Lord's  reproach  a  share, 
Hated  by  the  world,  they  bare, 
Now  they,  with  th'  angelic  train. 
Praise  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 


3  They  with  patience  having  run 
Their  appointed  race,  in  hope 

Of  the  prize,  at  last  the  crown 

Have  obtain'd,  for  them  laid  up; 
Now  they  serve  the  Lamb  of  God, 
(Having  in  his  precious  blood 
Wash'd  their  robes  and  made  them 

white,) 
In  his  temple  day  and  night. 

4  In  fine,  spotless  linen  dress'd, 
Palms  of  victory  they  bear. 

By  no  sorrows  e'er  oppress'd. 

Unmolested  now  by  care. 
Free  from  hunger,  thirst  and  heat, 
They,  possessing  joys  complete, 
Unto  living  fountains  led. 
By  the  Lamb  himself  are  fed. 

5  Since  we  likewise  may  attain 
To  this  happiness  through  grace, 

And  by  foU'wing  Jesus,  gain 

With  the  saints  in  heav'n  a  place; 
May  we  tread  the  narrow  path. 
Not  unfruitful  in  the  faith. 
And  unto  the  end  endure, 
Making  our  election  sure. 

6  May  we  always  have  in  view 
The  example  of  our  Lord, 

Faithfully  his  steps  pursue, 

Giving  heed  unto  his  word; 
In  our  bodies,  while  we've  breath, 
May  we  bear  about  his  death, 
That  his  life  may  even  here 
In  our  mortal  flesh  appear. 

7  Let  us  call  to  mind  with  joy 
Those  who  have  before  us  gone. 

Who  obtain'd  the  victory 

Thro'  the  blood  of  Christ  alone; 
That  we  all  may  zealously 
Imitate  their  constancy. 
Till  we  too  the  prize  receive. 
And  with  them  in  glory  live. 

118G.*     T.  166.     (982.) 

UNTO  ourselves  with  deepest  awe 

The  spirits  of  the  righteous 
We  represent,  and  comfort  draw 

From  hence,  when  trials  fright  us: 
Rejoicing,  we  behold  them  now. 

In  Jesus'  presence  blessed, 
From  the  church  militant  below 

To  the  triumphant  raised. 


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2  There  sits  the  princely  company 
Of  those,  who  did  surrender, 

For  Jesus'  sake,  most  willingly, 
Their  lives  and  worldly  grandeur: 

Undaunted  meeting  fire  and  sword. 
No  toils  too  o-reat  esteemed. 

If  they  to  preach  his  precious  word 
By  him  were  worthy  deemed. 

3  All  who  in  Jesus'  presence  live, 
Remov'd  from  mortal  vision. 

The   crown   of   righteousness    re- 
ceive, 
In  endless  life's  fruition; 
They  are   now   with    the  Lord  at 
home; 
Our  humble  expectation 
Is,  that  he'll  let  us  also  come 
To  join  that  congregation. 

1187.*     T.  149.     (985.) 

O  HOW  excellent  and  fair, 

Great  beyond  all  measure. 
Will  to  us  our  lot  appear, 

And  how  rich  our  treasure. 
When  we  see — bodily 

Our  beloved  Saviour, 

As  he  is  for  ever! 

2  Countless    hosts    before    God's 

throne, 

(Where  the  Lamb  resideth. 
And,  as  God  and  Man,  his  own 

To  life's  fountain  guideth,) 
Now  possess — perfect  bliss. 

Which  to  us  is  wanting, 

And  for  which  we're  panting. 

3  What  here    sickens,  sighs    and 

groans. 

There  will  prove  victorious; 
Earthly  here  are  sown  our  bones, 

They  shall  rise  most  glorious; 
Death  and  wo — ev'ry  foe 

Which  us  here  annoyed. 

There  will  be  destroyed. 

4  May  this  ever  blessed  hope 
Fill  our  hearts  with  gladness, 

And,  'midst  weakness,  bear  us  up, 
Till  from  sin  and  sadness 

We  shall  be — wholly  free. 
And  above  for  ever 
Praise  our  gracious  Saviour. 


1188.*     T.594.     (986.) 

AT  God's  right  hand  the  countless 

numbers 
Of  just,  made  perfect,  joyful  stand, 
Freed  from  whate'er  on  earth  en- 
cumbers. 
They  gain  with  j  oy  the  heav'nly  land : 
Our  souls,  with  sweet  anticipation, 
By  faith  these  glorious  realms  de- 
scry: 
And  from  each  kindred  tongue,  and 

nation 
We  hear  loud  anthems  fill  the  sky. 

2  When,  O  when  shall  I  have  the 
favor 

To  see  th'  approach  of  those  blest 

days, 
When   I   shall  welcome  my  dear 

Saviour 
With  solemn  strains,  with  joyful 

lays] 
How  blest  will  thenbe  my  condition, 
When  in  my  flesh  I  Christ  shall  see! 
Though  happy  in  his  love's  fruition 
Ev'n  here,  with  him  I  long  to  be. 

3  Whatheav'nly  joy  and  consolation 
This  hope  affords  unto  my  heart, 
That  Christ,the  God  of  my  sal  vation, 
Will  me  receive  when  I  depart! 
Then  in  his  presence  I  for  ever. 
With  the  redeem'd  shall  sing  his 

praise; 
O  make  me  ready,  blessed  Saviour, 
To  leave  this  world,  and  see  thy  face. 

1189.     T.  79. 

WHILE  we  anticipate  the  day. 
That  calls  our  longing  souls  away, 

What  transports  fill  the  breast! 
Forlo!   our  great  Redeemer's  pow'r 
Unfolds  the  everlasting  door, 

Which  leads  us  to  eternal  rest. 

2  Ev'n  now  to  our  expecting  eyes, 
The  heav'n-built  tow'rs  of  Salem 
rise, 

Ev'n  now,  with  glad  survey, 
We  view  her  mansions,  that  contain 
Th'  angelic  form,  the  blessed  train, 

And  shine  with  everlasting  day. 


TRIUMPHANT. 


325 


3  Hither,    from   earth's   remotest 

end, 
Lo!  the  redeem'd  of  God  ascend. 

Their  tribute  hither  bring, 
Here,  crown'd  with  everlasting  joy, 
To  sing  his  praise  is  their  employ. 
To  hail  with  songrs  th'  immortal 
King. 

4  We  too  shall  join  the  choir  above. 
Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy  and 

love. 
Where  faith  is  chang'd  to  sight: 
Then  shall  we  mix  with  that  blest 

throng, 
And  raise    the   ransom'd    sinner's 
song, 
In  realms  of  everlasting  light. 

1190.  T.  14.     (978.) 
THERE  is  a  house  not  made  with 

hands. 
Eternal,  and  above; 
And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands. 
Till  it  shall  hence  remove. 

2  My  Saviour  by  his  saving  grace 
Prepareth  me  for  heav'n; 

And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Hath  his  own  Spirit  giv'n. 

3  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come. 
Faith  lives  upon  his  word; 

But  while  the  body  is  our  home. 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

4  'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace: 
But  we  would  rather  see: 

We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 
And  present.  Lord,  with  thee. 

1191.  T.  14.     (991.) 
COME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  lan- 
guid heart. 

Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue; 
And  let  the  joys  of  heav'n  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Sorrow  and  pain,  and  ev'ry  care. 
And  discord,  there  shall  cease; 

And  perfect  joy  and  love  sincere. 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul,  from  sin  for  ever  free. 
Shall  mourn  its  pow'r  no  more; 

But,  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 
Ff 


1192.  T.  14.     (992.) 
HAPPY  the  souls  to  Jesus  join'd, 

And  sav'd  by  grace  alone; 
Walking  in  all  his  ways,  they  find 
Their  heav'n  on  earth  begun. 

2  The  church  above  no  other  theme 
But  Jesus'  love  doth  know; 

In  joyful  hymns   they  praise    his 
name. 
We  do  the  same  below. 

3  Him  in  his  glorious  realm  they 

praise. 
And  bow  before  his  throne; 
We  in  the  kingdom  of  his  grace: 
The  kingdoms  are  but  one. 

1193.  T.  14.     (993.) 
THERE,  where  my  blessed  Jesus 

reigns. 
In  heav'n's  unmeasur'd  space, 

1  shall  a  long  eternity 

Spend  in  ne'er  ceasing  praise. 

2  Dear  Jesus,  ev'ry  smile  of  thine 
Will  fresh  endearments  bring; 

And  streams  of  ever  new  delight, 
From  all  thy  graces  spring. 

3  Haste,  my  Beloved,  fetch  my  soul 
Up  to  thy  blest  abode; 

Haste,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  be 
With  thee,  mj  Lord  and  God. 

1194.  T.  14.     (994.) 
GOD  hath  laid  up  in  heav'n  forme 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade; 
The  righteous  Judge,  at  that  great 
day, 
Will  place  it  on  my  head. 

2  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 

This  prize  for  me  alone. 
But  all  that  love  and  long  to  see 

Th'  appearance  of  his  Son. 

1195.*     T.  205.     (995.) 

WITH  thee,  Lord,  while  I  remain, 

Thou  wilt  near  thy  child  abide, 
Till  thy  perfect  aim  t'attain, 

I  throughout  am  sanctified: 
All  my  wants,  all  my  distress, 
I'll  to  thee,  my  Lord,  confess, 
Soon  will  come  the  happy  day, 
When  all  tears  are  wip'd  away. 


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2  Amen,  yea,  Hallelujah! 

Jesus,  praise  to  thee  be  giv'n. 
That  a  place  for  me,  through  grace, 

Is  by  thee  prepar'd  in  heav'n: 
Ah,  how  blest  will  be  my  case, 
When  I  shall  behold  thy  face. 
And  from  pain  and  sorrow  free, 
Live  for  evermore  with  thee! 

1196.     T.  114.     (996.) 

THE  j  ust  made  perfect,  who  in  glory 
seated 

Around  God's  throne  enjoy  eternal 
bliss. 

Behold  our  God  and  Saviour  as  he  is; 

Ah,  when  shall  I  poor  trav'Uer  be 
permitted 

To  join  that  happy,  num'rous  com- 
pany. 

And  my  Redeemer  face  to  face  to  see! 

1197.*     T.  588.     (998.) 
WHAT  happiness. 
What  joy  and  happiness. 
Lord,  shall  we  then  possess. 
When  we  adore  thee. 
With  angels  fall  before  thee. 
And  see  thy  face, 
What  happiness! 

2  Amen,  Amen! 

Then  will,  in  highest  strain, 

Unto  the  Lamb  once  slain, 

Eternal  praises 

Resound  in  heav'nly  places; 

Hallelujah, — Hallelujah! 

1198.     T.  249. 
TO  God  we  render  praise. 
Who  grants  :|1:  us  new  displays 
Of  mercy  all  our  days: 
When  Christ,  the  Son  of  man  again 
Shall  come — the  angels  in  his  train, 
May  all  of  as,  who  here 
'Fore  him  appear. 
Then  meet  him  without  fear. 
2  How  great  our  joy  will  be. 
In  heav'n,  :|1:  O  Lord,  where  we 
Thy  glorious  face  shall  see: 
We  then  shall  thee  for  evermore, 
As  the  Lamb  slain  for  us  adore: 
In  realms  of  glory  bright. 
With  saints  in  light, 
In  hymns  of  praise  unite. 


3  Repeat  the  solemn  strain, 
Worthy  :1|:  the  Lamb  once  slain! 
Let  all  reply:  Amen! 
Blessing,  and  pow'r,  and  majesty, 
Through  endless  ages  be  to  thee. 
Who  us  by  blood  hast  bought. 
In  mercy  sought. 
And  to  thy  fold  us  brought! 

1199.*     T.  159.     (999.) 
NOW,  Lord,  who  in  this  vale  of 
tears 
Dost  lift  thy  gracious  face, 
Upon    thy  church   which  thee  re- 
veres. 
And  givest  us  such  peace. 
That  sweetly  we  anticipate 
The  heav'nly  bliss,  for  which  we 

wait, 
In  thee  rejoicing  here  below, 
E  v'n  while  in  tears  we  sow: 

2  0  form  us  all,  while  we  remain 

On  earth,  unto  thy  praise! 
That  each  one  fully  may  obtain 

Thy  blessed  aim,  through  grace: 
Till  we  in  heav'n  thy  face  shall  see 
May  spirit,  soul  and  body  be 
Preserv'd  by  thee,  till  thy  great  day. 
Blameless,  0  Lord,  we  pray. 


Conclusion. 

1200.     T.159.     (1000.) 

SING  Hallelujah!  praise  the  Lord! 

Sing  with  a  cheerful  voice; 
Exalt  our  God  with  one  accord. 

And  in  his  name  rejoice: 
Ne'er  cease  to  sing,  thou  ransom'd 

host. 
Praise  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost! 
Until  in  realms  of  endless  liffht 
Your  praises  shall  unite. 

2  There  we  to  all  eternity 
Shall  join  th' angelic  lays; 

And  sing  in  perfect  harmony 
To  Gcd  our  Saviour's  praise: 

'  He  hath  redeem'd  us  by  his  blood. 

And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to 
God; 

For  us,  for  us  the  Lamb  was  slain.' 

Praise  ye  the  Lord! 
AMEN. 


INDEX 

Of  every  first  line  of  each  verse;  those  lines  marked  thus  *  begin  a 

Hymn. 


A  Blessed  pattern  Christ  our  274 

blessed  sense  of  guilt  77 

bow  of  grace,  appearing  217 

cheerful  confidence  I  feel  69 

cheerful  life  enjoy  240 

child  of  God  for  ever  pants  168 

child  true  happiness  may  274 

country  I've  found  153 

dying,  risen  Jesus  104 

faithful  memory  bestow  278 

foretaste  of  eternal  joys  291 

guilty,  weak  and  helpless  7 

*  Lamb  went  forth  34 
lowly  mind  impart  to  me  176 

*  messenger  of  peace  240 
mortal  body  he  assum'd  199 
pardon'd  sinner  I  remain  8 
patient  and  victorious  mind  72 
second  look  he  gave,  which  104 
single  eye,  a  faithful  heart  162 

*  single  mind  to  me  impart  178 
sinner  I,  and  full  of  blame  128 
sinner,  on  mere  mercy  cast  105 

*  stranger  and  a  pilgrim  I  303 
subject  I  of  Christ,  my  15 
table  for  me  he  prepares  136 
widow  who  her  son  belov'd  292 

*  wondrous  change  Christ  18 
Above  the  starry  sky  195 

*  Abundantly  our  Saviour's  208 
Accept  for  thy  passion  28 

*  O  God  of  our  salvation  295 
our  pray'rs  and  praises  16 
us  as  we  are,  tho'  poor  121 

According  to  the  appointed  21 

"                  to  thy  mercy  207 

^^  Act  full  of  godlike  majesty  268 

'Admit  us,  we  pray  266 

'Adored  be  the  Lamb  of  God  197 

Afflicted  souls  await  the  end  184 

'  Again  another  fleeting  year  294 

as  Teacher  of  mankind  21 


Again  we  raise  the  strain  74 

Against  the  fiercest  pow'rs  8 

Agonizing  in  the  garden  84 

Ah,  behold  the  Son  of  God!  147 

come.  Lord  Jesus,  hear  5 

*  come  thou  most  beloved  266 
could  we  preach  in  every  249 
do  not  of  his  goodness  86 

*  give  me.  Lord,  myself  to  163 
Jesus!  thy  unworthy  14 
Lord!  enlarge  our  scanty  107 

*  Lord!  how  apt  am  I  to  161 
might  in  my  behavior  273 
might  my  heart  a  mirror  21 
might  the  time  soon  come  307 
remain  our  highest  Good  123 
remember  me  for  good  91 
should  not  the  mercies  280 
then  we  feel,  that  life  266 

*  whither  should  I  go  91 

*  who  are  we!  thou  God  of  268 
who  can  render  thee  just  57 
why  am  I  thus  blest  264 
why  did  I  so  late  thee  139 

*  Alas!  and  did  my  Saviour  40 

I  knew  not  what  I  did  103 

we  own  with  40 

*  we're  sinful,  vile  and  157 
with  shame  I  own  172 

All  creatures.  Lord,  on  thee  302 

fears  and  terrors,  when  he  90 

*  glory  be  to  God  on  high  14 
glory,  pow'r  and  might  100 
glory  to  Immanuel's  13 
glory  to  the  Saviour's  72 
glory  to  the  sov'reign  192 
hail  Immanuel  18 
hail!  thou  Lamb  of  God  44 
his  glorious  work  is  done  51 
is  the  Lord's;  the  spacious  247 
may  of  thee  partake  297 
my  desires  are  fix'd  on  139 
my  hope  and  consolation  33 
my  own  schemes,  each  157 


INDEX. 


All  our  days,  0  Jesus  158 

our  wants  thou  knowest  200 

our  woes  he  did  retrieve  22 

pains  and  tribulations  34 

*  praise  to  thee,  my  God  299 
righteousness  did  he  40 
self-dependence  is  but  211 

*  the  bliss  which  we  possess  133 
the  merciful  are  blessed  152 
the  pains  and  sorrows  45 
the  pain  thou  hast  endured  39 
the  pure  in  heart  are  152 

*  the  world  give  praises  due  14 
they  who,  weeping,  now  22 
things  in  beauteous  form  58 
things  were  made  by  Christ  94 
things  with  thee  are  56 
those  are  blessed  210 
those  who  here  enjoy  by  36 
those  who,  through  a  beam  99 
thou  demandest,  I  orive  110 
thy  strength  and  life  219 
we,  who  now  are  his  101 
who  in  Jesus'  presence  324 
who  love  him,  view  his  316 
who  possess  true  faith  and  190 
ye,  who  gospel-preachers  240 
your  children  are  his  own  290 

*  Almighty  God,  thou  57 

Lord!— Eternal  196 

*  Altho'  a  pardon'd  sinner's  309 

but  little  we  can  do  113 

dear  Jesus,  we  can't  111 

his  med'cine  cause  me  183 

*  my  deep  depravity  166 
Amazing  grace!  how  sweet  121 

*  Ambassadors  of  Christ  252 
Amen,  amen!  326 

Jesus'  words  are  true  253 

Lord,  afford  us  323 

Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost  76 

*  this  the  conclusion  209 
thou  sov'reign  God  of  311 
yea.  Hallelujah      133 & 326 

*  yea.  Head  of  thy  church  156 

*  Amidst  this  world's  179 

*  tribulation  we  follow  154 
Am  I  longer  here,  'midst  321 

I  of  him  possessed  133 

Among  the  evils  of  the  fall  22 

And  am  I,  Jesus,  one  of  214 

as  successively  we  quit  §55 


And  if  I  myself  examine  2 

now,  ev'n  on  thy  throne  137 

now  he  pleading  stands  71 

reflect  on  all  the  pain  168 

should  I  longer  journey  122 

this  at  last  our  theme  118 

tho'  a  rugged  path  it  be  219 

tho'  in  heav'n  exalted  55 

tho'  their  bodies  turn  to  257 

thus  by  faith  we  live  167 

thus,  to  save  our  souls  9 

what  is  then  Jerusalem  212 

when  I'm  to  die  153 

when  I  once  of  heav'nly  260 

when  I  stand  before  thy  155 

when  thou  hast  done  all  173 

when  we  explore  the  end  168 

*  Angels  astonish'd  view  307 

principalities  64 

sing  before  his  272 

*  Another  day  is  at  an  end  299 
Archangels  left  their  high  70 
Are  not  the  joys  of  God  above  302 

*  you  form'd  a  creature  317 
Arise,  and  seek  the  things  182 

exert  thy  pow'r  195 

my  ransom'd  soul  8 

*  my  spirit,  bless  the  day  13 

*  ye  who  are  captive  led  8 
Art  thou  not  refresh'd  with  214 
As  a  hen  is  used  to  gather  59 

a  little  child  relies  62 

a  thick  cloud,  let  all  our  165 

*  birds  their  infant  brood  212 
children  we  are  own'd  by  67 
fallen  creatures  could  not  1 
ground,  when  parch'd  197 
his  redeem 'd  from  this  238 
in  tempestuous  weather  293 
in  thy  temple,  keep  thou  80 
long  as  I  have  breath  in  me  193 

*  long  as  Jesus  Lord  remains  211 
long  as  we  on  earth  remain  233 
Mary  ador'd  144 
much,  when  in  the  manger  69  _ 
oft  as  I  approach  the  holy  203 
oft  as  we  enjoy  this  258 

*  oft  as  we  expect  the  favor  265 
oft,  this  night,  as  my  pulse  300 
our  Head,  us  move  and  147 
pardon'd  sinners,  we  120 
part  of  thy  church  militant  229 


INDEX. 


As  Peter  replied  144 

sure  as  I  prove  245 

Svirety,  thou  presentest  31 

*  the  branches  are  connected  179 

*  the  serpent  rais'd  by  Moses  93 
Thomas,  with  awe  144 
thy  chosen,  blood-bought  283 
thy  sheep  220 

*  thy  will,  0  my  Saviour  185 

*  'twas  of  old,  we  now  may  250 
Asham'd  of  Jesus!  of  my  155 

of  Jesus!  of  my  Lord  155 

of  Jesus!  of  that  Friend  155 

we  own  our  great  defect  159 

Assist  and  strengthen  us,  O  80 

and  teach  me  how  to  297 

Assurance  of  our  pardon  258 

Assure  my  conscience  of  her  79 

Assur'd  that  Christ  our  King  71 

Astonish'd  at  thy  feet  1  fall  162 

at  thy  footstool  low  50 

At  all  times  may  we  ready  be  146 

all  times  to  my  spirit  bear  188 

*  God's  right  hand  the  324 
his  blest  appearing  323 
his  call  the  dead  awaken  315 
his  cross's  foot  now  tarry  36 
last  God's  servants  ceaseless  190 

*  last  he's  blest,  who  by  the  190 
parting  from  thy  little  fold  55 

*  thy  feet  160 
thy  through-pierced  feet  320 

*  Attend,  Lord  Jesus,  to  my  246 

me  Lord,  in  all  my  303 

*  O  Saviour  to  our  208 
the  gospel  trumpet  85 

*  Author  of  the  whole  creation  300 

*  Awake,  and  sing  the  song  199 

my  heart;  my  soul  15 

*  my  soul,  and  with  the  296 
Away  then,  doubts  and  anxious  8 


B 


Back,  the  scourges  ploughed  47 

Banish  from  me  what's  not  110 

Baptiz'd  into  his  death  257 

Bearing  my  sin's  heavy  load  309 

the  cross's  weight,  44 

Bear  in  mind  how  Jesus  294 

then  the  reproach  of  155 

Be  especially  intreated  236 

Ff2 


Be  known  to  us  in  breaking  234 

*  not  dismay'd  in  time  of  92 

*  of  good  cheer  in  all  your  68 

*  our  comfort,  which  ne'er  115 
our  Shepherd  ev'ry  day  276 

*  present  at  our  table  303 

*  present  with  thy  servants  243 
present  with  us,  Lord  our  256 

*  still  my  heart,  these  186 
the  carnal  mind  subdued  289 

*  this  our  happy  destiny  180 
thou,  dear  chikl,  in  thy  302 
thou  my  only  Treasure  297 
thou  my  pattern;  let  me  23 
thou  our  strength,  be  thou  138 
thou  with  us;  then  indeed  289 

*  thy  wounds  and  cross  133 

*  with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  297 

*  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne  254 

my  eyes  of  faith  103 

*  thee  we  appear  293 

*  the  Father's  awful  138 

*  the  heav'ns  were  70 
the  world  I  make  my  112 
thou  shalt  as  Judge  315 
thy  cross  we  bow  93 
thy  face,  O  Lord  57 

*  thy  throne  we  now  232 

*  us  place  in  dread  array  318 

*  Begone  unbelief  for  my  187 
Behold  a  great  a  heav'nly  12 

at  thy  commanding  254 

for  fallen  guilty  man  67 

he  sinks  in  death  29 

him,  all  ye  that  pass  by  42 

how  he  with  Peter  83 

*  how  in  Gethsemane  24 
I  fall  before  thy  face  8 

J     laid  in  a  manger  13 

*  my  soul,  the  Lamb  of  43 

*  my  soul,  thy  Saviour  126 
our  God  incarnate  86 
the  dying  Lamb  of  God  43 
the  great  accuser  cast  51 
the  Lamb  of  God  who  86 
the  Lord  Jesus!  28 

*=           the  loving  Son  of  God  40 

the  man!  he  beareth  26 

^           the  Saviour  of  mankind  41 

*"           the  Saviour  of  the  world  39 

the  streams  of  sacred  39 

^           the  throne  of  grace  202 


INDEX. 


*  Behold,  to  us  a  child  is  born  10 

*  us,  Lord!  rough  stones  146 

*  what  love  the  Father  67 
Beholding-  with  deep  37 
Believe,  thou  mourning  81 

*  Believing  souls,  rejoice  and  50 

we  rejoice  104 

*  Beloved,  white  and  ruddy  47 

*  youths,  if  'tis  your  281 
Beside  him  we  will  nothing  131 
Besprinkled  with  th)^  precious  300 
Besprinkle  him,  0  Jesus  256 

*  with  thy  blood  my  172 
Bestow  on  me  a  simple  mind  178 

*  Bethany,  0  peaceful  116 
Beyond  thy  utmost  wants  202 
Bid  me  live  160 

us  call  to  mind  thy  cross  261 

Bless  ev'ry  thought  and  297 

me  this  day,  Lord  Jesus!  297 

O  Lord  thy  congregation  222 

0  Lord  thy  married  289 

*  O  Lord,  we  prav  thy  208 

*  0  my  soul,  the  God  of  198 
our  cov'nanting  together  227 
us  all  both  old  and  255 

Blessed  are  the  meek  in  151 

are  the  poor  in  spirit  151 

*  are  we,  if  believing  285 

*  Jesus!  all  our  hearts  156 

*  Jesus  we  implore  thee  169 
I        name  of  Jesus  20 

*  Saviour,  with  love's  283 
they,  who  live  to  284 
who,  without  cessation  151 

Blessing  and  praise  we  give  50 

*Blest  are  they,  supremely  119 

are  they,  who  are  152 

are  they,  who  as  poor  284 

are  they,  who  follow  97 

are  they,  who,  foil' wing  286 

*  are  they,  who  human  286 
are  they,  who  in  his  286 

*  are  they,  whose  284 
are  they,  who  suffer  152 
are  they,  who  thro'  his  286 

*  be  that  sacred  cov'nant  304 
Comforter,  vouchsafe  78 
he,  that  comes  to  18 
inhabitants  of  Zion  210 
Jesus,  gracious  Saviour  93 
Jesus!  what  delicious  143 


Blest  Mary,  with  a  cheerful  284 

Saviour!  condescend  55 

*  soul,  how  sweetly  dost  314 
Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err  180 

*  Bliss  beyond  compare  113 
Blood  and  water  from  his  side  29 

*  Body  and  soul's  at  thy  244 
Boldest  foes  dare  never  come  48 
Bonds  and  stripes  and  155 

*  Both  to  the  seraph  and  the  18 

*  Bow  down,  ye  foll'wers  of  229 

*  Bread  of  life  268 
Break,  0  break  this  heart  of  92 
Breathe  comfort,  where  77 

*  on  these  bones,  so  dry  79 
Breathless,  and  almost  27 

*  Brethren,  let  us  join  to  bless  198 

*  'tis  but  meet  to  282 

*  what  do  you  desire  252 
would  you  please  148 

Bride  of  the  Lam.b!  I'm  one  214 

*  of  the  Lamb,  thou  favor'd  220 
Brought  safely  by  his  hand  186 

*  Buried  in  baptism  with  our  256 
But,  ah!  how  faint  our  306 

alas!  the  spark  how  small!  45 

all  who  know  themselves  164 

are  there  such  among  us  217 

as  my  strength  is  far  too  31 

examine  first  your  case  262 

give  th)^self,  my  Jesus  109 

gracious  Lord,  when  I  162 

hence  our  confidence  41 

himself  I  must  behold  142 

how  happy  is  the  soul  168 
I  am  proud,  and  headstrong  275 

Jesus'  blood  and  death  160 

Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  49 

lay  your  own  foundation  248 

O!  I'm  blind  and  ignorant  105 
O!  might  we  such  brethren  283 
O!  the  house  of  livingstones  213 

O!  what  off' ring  shall  I  108 

see  the  fields  are  white  252 

since  my  Saviour  I  have  96 

since  none  these  great  121 

since  words  the  happiness  272 

sinners  who  with  pungent  99 

tears  ofjoy  must  ever  flow  199 

there's  a  voice  of  sov'reign  7 

thine  all-seeing  eye  then  160 

thou  declarest  in  thy  word  317 


INDEX. 


But  thou  my  kind,  almighty 
thy  reviving  gospel-word 
we  can  hope  thy  word  and 
what  gentle  voice  my 
when  Immanners  face 
while  here  I'm  left  behind 
while  on  earth  I  tarry 
who  can  pay  that  mighty 
why  do  tears,  grief,  and 
why  do  we  Jesus  see 
why  was  Jesus  born  in 
words  can  never  fully  tell 
yet  his  mercy  to  man's 
yet  she  can  in  truth  rejoice 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven 
all  the  saints  around  his 
all  thou  hast  for  me  endur'd 
all  thy  grief,  thy  tears,  and 
Christ's  dying  love 
Christ  we're  screen'd  with 
day  and  night  our  steps 
faith,  I  see  the  hour  at 
faith  I  plunge  into  this  sea 
faith,  thro'  outward  cares 

*  faith  to  Jesus  cleaving 
faith,  we  claim  him  as  our 
his  blood  shed  the  Lamb 
his  own  pow'r  were  all 
love's  closest  bonds  united 
my  own  strength  I  can't 
none  of  all  the  human 
one  man's  guilt  we  were 
sea  and  land,  by  night 
thee,  as  Shepherd  of  the 
thee  protected,  gracious 
thine  illumination, 
this  sacrament  we  are 
thy  bitter  agony 
thy  reconciling  love 
thy  Spirit  me  reprove 
thy  Spirit's  light 
thy  sweat,  mix'd  with 
various  maxims,  forms  and 


C 


I'  Calling  gratefully  to  mind 
^  Can  any  contemplation 

any  ill  distress  my  heart 
a  woman's  tender  care 
we  thy  triumphs  e'er 
Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord 


163 

Cause  all  disharmony  and 

8Q 

88 

me,  who  now  am  thine, 

265 

243 

Chains  of  darkness. 

283 

321 

Chastise  me,  when  I  do 

160 

66 

Cheer  thy  chosen  witnesses 

207 

45 

*  Cherish  us  with  kindest 

147 

47 

Chi 

ef  Shepherd  of  thy  fold 

221 

145 

*  Children  of  God  lack  nothing 

62 

117 

of  God  look  up  and 

51 

16 

of  God,  who  walk 

72 

13 

Ch( 

Dsen  flock  thy  faithful 

229 

265 

* 

souls  who  now  assemble 

227 

18 

*  Christ  being  risen  from  the 

52 

238 

by  his  blood  aton'd  for 

257 

16 

* 

crucified!  my  soul,  by 

170 

196 

crucified  we  own  as 

240 

312 

having  all  the  law 

5 

24 

♦ 

how  are  thy  people  blest 

273 

150 

is  our  Head;  each 

74 

184 

is  risen  from  the  dead 

310 

277 

* 

is  the  church's  Lord 

214 

97 

* 

is  the  Vine,  we  branches 

179 

96 

* 

is  the  widow's  Friend 

292 

23 

* 

Jesus  is  that  precious 

255 

132 

* 

Jesus  was  to  death 

49 

138 

* 

my  Redeemer,  Lord 

136 

130 

* 

my  Rock,  my  sure 

310 

70 

our  ever-blessed 

155 

220 

+ 

our  Saviour  look  on 

228 

161 

the  Bread  that  came 

286 

49 

* 

the  good  Shepherd 

6 

4 

* 

the  Lord,  the  Lord  most 

15 

303 

the  true  Paschal  Lamb 

104 

207 

' 

thy  all-atoning  death 

215 

211 

thy  atoning  blood 

89 

205 

* 

thy  flock  doth  hunger 

267 

263 

* 

thy  wounds  and  bitter 

33 

309 

* 

was  revealed  in  the 

262 

147 

* 

whom  the  Virgin  Mary 

15 

91 

Christ's  agony,  his  death 

37 

73 

meritorious  suff^'rings 

78 

269 

* 

precious  blood  which 

300 

96 

ransom'd  people  rest 

240 

Christians  are  not  here  below 

154 

* 

dismiss  your  fear; 

51 

*  Church  of  Christ  be  glad 

219 

221 

* 

of  Christ,  sing  and 

218 

115 

* 

of  Christ,  thy 

219 

67 

of  Christ,  within  thy 

218 

145 

who  art  arrayed 

226 

54 

Circumcise  our  sinful  hearts 

22 

185 

Closely  by  love's  sacred 

310 

Closely  I'll  follow  Christ, 

join'd  to  thee,  our 
Cloth'd  in  thy  righteousness 
Cold  mountains  and  the 

is  my  love,  hence  sin. 
Come,  all  ye  souls  by  sin 

*  approach  to  Jesus'  table 

*  blessed  Spirit,  gracious 

*  faithful  Shepherd!  bind 

*  Holy  Ghost!  come  Lord 

*  Holy  Ghost!  eternal 

*  Holy  Ghost!  inspire  my 
Holy  Ghost  my  soul 

Holy  Ghost!  the  Saviour's 
Holy  Ghost!  with  Jesus' 
Holy  Spirit!  come 
Holy  Spirit!  on  us 
let  us  join  our  cheerful 
Lord,  and  warm  each 
lowly  souls,  that  mourn 
my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare 
O  my  fellow-sinners, 

^       O  my  soul,  and  sing 
saith  thy  bride  who 
sinners,  come,  tho'  vile 
sinners!  Jesus  will 

''       sinners,  to  the  gospel 
sinners,  to  your  gracious 
sinners,  view  the  Lamb 
sinners,viewth'  incarnate 
soon,  O  come, 
then,  and  to  my  soul 
then  let  us  follow 
then,  ye  needy  sinners, 
thou  divine  interpreter! 

*  thou  universal  blessing 

*  to  me,  saith  the  Lord 
to  the  living  waters 

*  worship  at  Immanuel's 

*  ye  redeemed  of  the 

*  ye  sinners,  poor  and 
ye  that  heavy-laden  are 
ye  weary  heavy  laden, 

*  Commit  thou  ev'ry  grievance 
Communing  with  the  Lamb 
Compassion  for  man's  fallen 
Complete  thy  work,  and 

thy  work,  my  gracious 
Conceal'cl  amidst  the 
Concern'd  for  more  grace 
Confiding  in  thy  name 
Conqu'ring  Lord!  to  heav'n 


214 

Convince  us  first  of  unbelief 

77 

147 

us  of  our  sin 

77 

90 

us  that  the  Lamb  was 

79 

23 

Could  even  all  the  love 

157 

89 

I  exalt  thee  worthily 

138 

85 

I  with  him  spend  all  my 

144 

264 

we  bear  from  one  another 

137 

77 

*      we  sinners  fully  tell 

272 

161 

we  tune  our  hearts  and 

25 

75 

Counsel  and  deed  are  one 

56 

80 

me,  dearest  Jesus! 

307 

138 

Countenance  majestic 

53 

81 

Countless  hosts  before  God's 

324 

s  55 

Cover'd  with  a  holy  shame 

84 

267 

Creatures,  with  all  their 

57 

77 

*Cross,  reproach  and  tribulation  154 

72 

198 

D 

325 

258 

Daily  Jesus'  flock  thanks 

76 

202 

may  I  from  thee  receive 

122 

87 

to  Jesus  we'll  look  up 

278 

273 

Day  nor  night 

1 

308 

*     of  judgment,  day  of 

315 

83 

Dead  to  the  world  when  I'm 

299 

10 

Death's  horror  thou  endurest 

32 

85 

*Dear  brethren,  let  us  take  to 

283 

85 

*       children  assembled 

280 

40 

Comforter!  receive  our 

65 

10 

*       heav'nly  Father!  we 

67 

321 

Jesus!  ev'ry  smile  of 

325 

103 

Jesus!  grant  this  my 

170 

279 

*       Jesus!  when  I  think  on 

143 

41 

*       Jesus!  wherein  art  thou 

30 

2 

*       Lord,  my  soul  desireth 

172 

19 

*       Lord!  this  congregation 

266 

87 

Lord,  thy  sov'reign  aid 

108 

86 

*       Lord,  when  I  trace 

122 

74 

Lord,  while  we  adoring 

124 

13 

Saviour!  I  resign 

106 

84 

Shepherd  of  thy  chosen 

254 

83 

*  Dearest  Jesus!  come  to  me 

143 

84 

*             Jesus,  in  this  world 

124 

60 

*            Jesus!  we  are  here 

1 

176 

Saviour,  we  adore 

93 

39 

Deep  engrave  it  in  our 

216 

109 

in  unfathomable  mines 

180 

162 

Deeply  conscious  of 

237 

97 

convinc'd  of  sin,  I  cry 

157 

113 

Deliver'd  from  this  mortal 

318 

313 

Despairing  we  should  never 

22 

319 

♦Desponding  soul,  thou 

180 

INDEX. 


*  Destroy,  O  Lord,  the  carnal  110 
Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God  294 
Did  but  Jesus'  love  and  144 

ever  mourner  plead  with  189 

ever  trouble  thee  befall  187 

♦Didst  thou  forsake  thy  125 

*  thou,  Lord  Jesus,  me  107 
thou  not  in  our  flesh  103 
thou  thyself  devise  265 

Direct,  control,  suggest  this  296 

Do  not  despise,  I  pray,  my  31 

thou  vi^ith  faith  discharge  60 

what  thou  wilt  with  me  98 

Doth  howe'er  in  my  frail  159 

*  our  gracious  Saviour  187 
Draw  me,  a  sinner  unto  thee  83 

*  me,  0  Father!  to  the  68 
near:  thou  wilt  discover  31 
near  to  Jesus'  table,  267 

*  nigh  to  Christ  your  170 
Due  obedience  thou  didst  275 
Dust  and  ashes  tho'  we  be  97 
Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts  77 


E 


Each  day  unto  my  heart  109 

*  division  of  thy  fold  274 
moment  draw  from  earth  108 

Earthly  affections  mortify  172 

things  do  not  regard  185 

Earth's  glory  to  inherit  141 

Eat  and  rest — at  this  great  260 

E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  44 

since  his  name  we  knew  296 

Effulgence  of  the  light  divine  72 

♦Embrace  us  in  thy  tender  277 

Endow  me  richly  with  thy  80 

the  parents  with  thy  290 

Engrave  this  deeply  in  my  145 

Enjoy  then,  with  the  church  238 

Enrich  me  always  with  thy  297 

Enter  his  gates  with  254 

Ere  I  close  my  eyes  in  300 

*  I  sleep,  for  ev'ry  favor  300 

*  we  know  our  lost  93 
we  taste — the  rich  260 

Eternalarethy  mercies,  Lord  255 

gates  their  leaves  unfold  52 

thanks  be  thine  127 

Everlasting  praises  54 

Evidence  by  word  and  320 


Evil  and  few,  as  Jacob  says  311 

Ev'n  now  to  our  expecting  324 

Ev'ry  island,  sea  and  316 

where  with  shoutings  251 

Exalted  on  his  glorious  96 


*  Fain  would  I  dear  Redeemer  3 
would  I  think  upon  thy  115 

*  Faith  comes  by  hearing  94 
is  thy  gift  thou  Lamb  once  99 
on  Christ's  declaration  267 

Faithful  Lord!  my  only  joy  244 

*  Saviour  we  to  thee  175 

*  souls  their  Saviour's  294 
to  thee  I  now  engage  106 

Faithfully  thy  Spirit  me  158 

Fall  at  his  cross's  foot  41 

down  in  faith  beneath  248 

Far  be  gone  all  carnal  264 

*  Farewell  henceforth  for  307 
world:  thy  gold  is  42 

Father!  behold  thy  Son  68 

I  want  a  thankful  163 

*  of  all,  almighty  Lord!  68 
^          of  angels,  and  of  men,  65 

*  of  Jesus  Christ  our  257 
of  Jesus,  Lord  of  all  63 
of  the  congregation  64 

Fear  not;  for  this  is  he  41 

*  not;  without  reserve  166 
Feeling  beforehand  all  the  238 
Fill  us  with  peace  and  joy  291 
First-born  of  many  brethren,  107 
First  for  his  foes  he  intercedes  35 

let  us  duly  count  the  cost,  154 

*  Fit  us  for  thy  service.  Lord  246 
Fix'd  on  this  ground  may  I  96 
Fixing  all  our  thoughts  above  308 
Fix,  O  fix  our  wav'ring  97 

on  that  face  thine  eye  41 

thy  temple,  Saviour  in,  287 

Flesh  I  bear,  and  therefore  310 

*  Flock  of  Christin  fellowship  205 
of  Christ  with  exultation  270 
of  Jesus!  be  united  148 

Food  to  which  the  world's  a  4 

For  all  our  meetings,  for  each  206 

all  put  in  authority,  209 

all  who  flee  from  Sinai's  82 

ever  be  blest,  245 


INDEX. 


For  ever  he  abides  the  same,  165 

ever  then  remain  engrav'd  126 

food  he  gives  his  flesh  273 

*  grace  I  weep  and  pant  157 
he  thy  case  doth  180 

*  mercies  countless  as  the  200 
mercy,  mercy,  Lord,  I  ask  163 
our  brethren  we  should  too  148 
our  heav'nly  Father's  love  76 
our  sake,  most  gracious  289 

*  our  transgressions  thou  43 
should  I  e'er  so  faithful  100 
such  poor  sinners,  who  101 

*  that  amazing  love  and  272 
that  blessed  day,  281 
thee  he  hangs!  my  soul  199 
thee,  O  may  I  freely  145 
the  joy  he  set  before  thee  ■  314 
the  Lamb  of  God  219 
therefore  poor  on  earth  he  1 1 
there  thou  choosest  210 
these  our  God  hath  212 
this  I'm  longing  210 
this,  let  men  revile  my  241 
thou  art  gracious  wise  177 
thou  within  no  walls  254 
thy  death,  123 
thy  teachings,  heav'nly  76 
us  he  left  his  heav'nly  174 
us  these  wonders  hath  he  11 
us  to  heav'n  thou  didst  55 
we,  thro' grace  are  taught  102 
we,  unworthy  as  we  are,  295 
what  is  all  the  human  10 
worthless  me,  O  Godlike  46 
you  the  healing  current  87 

Forbid,  0  Lord!  each  vain  161 

*  'Fore  thee.  Lord,  we  appear  233 

*  Fountain  of  life  and  light  289 
Free  from  the  noisy,  busy  130 
Friend  of  my  soul !  O  how  118 

of  the  friendless,  and  189 

From  all  anxiety  and  dread  273 

all  eternity,  with  love  135 

*  all  that  dwell  below  the  255 
day  to  day  may  we  242 
death  to  life  he  raised  132 
each  idol,  O  deliver  us!  285 
grace  to  grace  still  206 
him  descends  a  beam  112 
Jesus'  blood  and  merit,  132 

*  life  and  grace,  this  we  94 


*  From  my  own  works  at  last  I  1 62 

strife  and  tumult,  God  209 

the  cross  look  down  at  29 

*  the  doctrines  I'll  ne'er  2 
thee  I  am,  thro'  thee  59 
thence  true  heav'nly  life  121 
the  provisions  of  thy  58 
their  being  join'd  in  one  146 
thence  I'll  be  taught  32 
this  very  day  180 

*  thy  holy  habitation  233 
thy  majestic  throne  228 
various  cares  my  heart  188 
year  to  year,  while  we  277 

*  Full  to  my  view,  129 
Fulness  of  grace  in  him  146 


G 


*  Gentle  is  the  coercion  175 
Give  grace  that  as  brethren  245 

me  a  lowly  faithful  244 

me  an  inly  cheerful  244 

me  courage  good  73 

me  grace  in  all  150 

me  grace  to  walk  with  159 

*  me  thy  heart,  my  son,  109 
me  thy  strength,  0  God  241 
me  what  thy  own  mind  244 
to  my  eyes  repenting  139 

*  to  our  God  immortal  58 

*  to  the  w^inds  thy  fears  62 
us  an  humble,  active  278 
us  an  open  door,  249 
us,  O  Lord,  to  feel  thy  287 
us,  ourselves  and  Christ  77 

*  us,  thy  Spirit,  Lord  3 
Gladly  our  own  poor  works  197 

we  spend  our  life  247 

Gloomy  thoughts  must  189 

*  Glorious  things  of  thee  210 
Glory  and  obedience  65 

to  God  the  angels  sing  14 

to  God  who  safe  hath  296 

*  to  God  his  witness  155 
to  our  great  Creator  18 

*  to  the  Father  65 
unto  Jesus  65 

*  unto  Jesus  be!  51 
Go,  all  ye  wise,  without  153 

*  congregation,  go  and  24 

*  follow  the  Saviour!  28 


INDEX. 


*  Go  forth  in  spirit,  go  41 

*  my  soul,  go  ev'ry  day  48 

*  up,  with  shouts  of  54 

*  witness  of  the  253 
"^  ye  flatt'ring  visions  177 
God  and  man  indeed  69 

be  prais'd!  they  who  are  53 
be  prais'd  tho'  in  ourselves  171 

be  prais'd!  thy  love  is  175 

can  this  hour  with  ev'ry  60 

fill  thee  with  his  heav'nly  301 

*  hath  laid  up  in  heav'n  325 
Holy  Ghost,  blest  66 

*  Holy  Ghost,  how  gloriously  76 

*  Holy  Ghost!  in  mercy  75 

*  Holy  Spirit!  be  for  ever  78 
Holy  Spirit!  now  impart  3 

*  in  a  garden,  suffers  in  24 
in  man's  death  takes  no  96 
is  mighty  to  deliver  185 
is  my  salvation  189 

*  is  my  Saviour  and  my  181 
makes  with  man  his  16 

*  moves  in  a  mysterious  180 
never  yet  mistakes  hath  193 

*  of  my  life  on  thee  I  call  189 

*  omnipotent  Creator!  297 
on  these  terms  is  reconcil'd  8 
our  Salvation  210 
rais'd  him  up,  when  he  49 

*  reveals  his  presence!  194 
ruleth  in  heaven  198 
sends  you  forth  his  will  248 

*  who  art  love,  the  same  174 
who  to  all  things  being  15 
whom  we  serve,  our  God  155 

*  will  the  widows  ne'er  292 
with  us,  God  appears  20 
with  us!  we  vow  to  thee  226 

*  God's  boundless  grace  252 

*  holy  word  which  ne'er  1 
only  Son,  stupendous  138 

*  Good  Shepherd  hear!  232 
Grace  and  a  sensation  158 

*  and  peace  from  God  231 

*  Grace!  O  that's  a  welcome  101 

how  exceeding  great  101 

is  the  only  wish  and  100 

through  the  blood  of  131 

Gracious  Father!  bless  231 

Lord!  blessed  is  our  lot  220 

Lord!  I  wish  alone  110 


Gracious  Lord!  may  we  believe  215 

*  Lord,  our  Shepherd     228 
Lord,  who,  by  thy        152 

*  Lord  who  us  hast        222 

*  Lord,  with  fervent       208 

*  Lord!  with  one  accord  234 
Redeemer,  grant  to  us  112 

*  Redeemer!  Lamb  of     163 

*  Redeemer!  thou  hast    143 

*  Redeemer,  who  for  us  135 

*  Saviour,  bless  thy        207 

*  Saviour,  mov'd  by  19 
Grant  her  to  thee  an  evej:            207 

*  Lord,  that  with  thy  148 
Lord,  to  thy  congregation  220 
me  a  harmless,  dove-like  204 
me  an  upright,  simple  204 
me  but  this  firm  faith  265 
me  but  this  thou  great  280 
me  steadiness  73 
me  that  meek  and  lowly  21 
me  the  grace,  while  I  39 
me  th'  indisputable  seal  81 
me  to  know  thy  blessed     244 

*  most  gracious  Lamb  of  110 
none  among  us  may  243 
0  Christ,  thou  Son  of  God  35 
that  all  of  us  may  prove  168 
that  I  may  henceforth  165 
that  I  never  may  despair  317 
that  sustained  179 
that  we  all  both  old  and  222 
that  we  all  may  207 
that  we  all,  with  heart  291 
that  we  may  love  thee  173 
that  we  may  never  lose  76 
that  with  thy  chosen  218 
thy  comforts  to  my  mind  15 
to  me.  Lord  Jesus!  319 
unto  ev'ry  married  pair  288 
unto  us  continually  277 
us  a  contented  mind  274 
us,  and  all  our  children  290 
us  each  blessing  208 
us,  in  meekness  to  147 
us  resignation  194 
us  to  increase  76 
us  to  obey  76 
we  fervently  implore  thee  233 
we,  impelled  by  thy  love   246 

Great  defects  are  still  294 

*  High-Priest  we  view         27 


INDEX. 


Great  is  the  harvest,  truly  250 

is  the  hidden  mystery  10 

*  the  feast,  to  which  thou  268 

*  Grounded  on  th'  eternal  252 

on  thy  Saviour's  220 


H 


Had  I  an  angel's  heav'nly  199 

we  angels'  tong-ues  63 

*  we  nought  308 
Hadst  thou  not  life  and  289 

thou  not  sought  me  first  136 

*Hail,  all  hail,  victorious  52 

*  Alpha  and  Omega,  hail     96 

*  church  of  Christ,  bought  214 
First  and  Last,  thou  o-reat  96 
Lamb  once  slain,  thy  196 

*  suff'ring  Lamb  of  God     28 

*  thou  wondrous  infant  16 
your  dread  Lord  and  ours   71 

*  Hallelujah,  praise  be  given  171 

*  Happy  I  am:  yet  o'er  my  319 

is  each  virgin's  station  286 

*  meditation  45 

*  O  Lord,  are  they  Avho  214 

*  race — of  witnesses!  260 

*  soul,  thy  days  are  314 

*  the  children  who  are  280 

*  the  children  who  280 

*  the  man  whose  hiohest  177 

*  the  souls  to  Jesus  325 

*  the  souls  who  contrite  102 
they  who  are  excited  286 
they  who  feel  the  285 
they  who  here  adore  17 

*  they  who  oft  for  Jesus  286 

*  thrice  happy  hour  of  273 
who  thus  find  in  Jesus  286 

*  Happiness,  thou  lovely  122 
Hark!  his  dying  word  42 

how  he  groans!  while  41 

how  the  meek  and  36 

*  my  soul!  it  is  the  Lord  145 
O  my  soul!  what  sing  120 
the  Father  welcomes  53 

*  the  trump  of  God  is  315 
Haste,  my  Beloved!  fetch  325 

then,  O  Lord!  to  thee  I  163 

Hasten,  as  for  brides  is  fitting  264 

Hath  he  aught  to  say  to  thee  153 

he  join'd  us  to  the  church  171 


Hath  he  not  from  our  earliest  193 

Have  patience  with  us  78 

we  thro'  dang'rous  paths  183 

*  Head  and  Ruler  of  thy  236 

*  of  thy  blest  congregation  289 

*  of  thy  church!  behold  230 

*  of  thy  congregation  229 
Heal  me,  0  my  soul's  Physician  32 

*  us,  Immanuel!  here  we  97 
Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  199 

I  not  the  golden  harps?  321 

my  requests,  O  Lord!  181 

*  0  Jesus!  my  complaints  92 
0  Lord,  a  parent's  pray'r  290 
the  joint  petition  165 
thou  our  heart's  desire  308 

*  ye  sinners,  peace  and  17 
Heart-piercing  sight,  he  29 

reviving  is  the  view  127 

Heav'nly  joy  and  holy  264 

*  Heav'n's  kingdom  none  256 
He  as  a  poor  mean  child  was  14 

ascended  up  on  high  53 

blesseth  me  so  sensibly  144 

bore  the  curse  of  all  129 

built  the  earth;  he  spread  58 

calls  us  brethren,  197 

came,  to  seek  and  save  the  10 

died  for  me  44 

ever  lives  to  intercede  56 

ev'ry  where  hath  way  62 

freely  laid  his  majesty  90 

fulfiU'd  all  righteousness  22 

graciously  conducts  me  132 

graciously  regards  our  292 

grants  us,  for  our  tears  95 

guides  my  soul  to  living  136 

hath  by  all  he  did  and  said  302  , 

hath  dearly  bought  my  soul  42 

hath  himself  the  keys  51  ? 

hath  now  his  Godhead's  194 

hath  with  a  pledge  of  263 

having  triumph'd  over  50 

his  mercy  doth  remember  287 

in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh  56 

is  and  shall  remain  our  212 

is,  as  long  as  life  shall  last  309 

is  mine,  and  I  am  his  142 

is  our  Master,  Lord  and  241 
is  our  Saviour  andHigh-Priest291 

is  the  blessed  Paschal  Lamb  49 

is  the  Rock;  how  firm  he  74 


INDEX. 


He  is  the  Sun  of  11&74 

is  the  Vine;  his  heav'nly  74 

knows  the  hours  for  joy  60 

laid  his  ^lory  by  71 

left  his  bright,  his  glorious  12 

left  his  Father's  throne  103 

left  his  radiant  throne  1 24 

loves  and  values  me,  305 

meekly  all  our  sorrows  9 

ne'er  shall  weep  more  281 

pardon'd  me  like  Magdalen  52 

prospers  all  his  servants  239 

rests  now  in  peace  281 

riseth,  who  mankind  hath  51 

said,  My  flesh  is  truly  262 

saith  to  us  repeatedly  292 

sees  us  willing  slaves  71 

sent  his  Son  with  pow'r  to  58 

show'rs  his  choicest  262 

shows  me  how  from  him  I  161 

sings  now  above  281 

sought  and  found  us  121 

speaks;  and,  list'ning  to  199 

subdu'd  th'  infernal  pow'rs  87 

*  that  confides  in  his  Creator  60 
that  hath  help'd  me  187 
the  mighty,  he  the  holy  17&287 
took  such  in  his  arms  on  314 
upon  his  heart  doth  bear  213 
wash'd  away  my  ev'ry  8 
was  offer'd  on  the  tree  91 
when  this  feast  was  first  265 
who  in  Jesus'  death  157 
who  in  self-righteousness  262 
who  is  by  Christ  directed  177 
who  is  to  Jesus  Christ  149 
who  Jesus'  mercy  knows  262 
who  nought  but  Christ  177 
who  prepar'd  for  ev'ry  bird  13 
who  rules  both  heav'n  and  14 

*  who  striveth  for  168 
who  the  wants  of  all  15 
who  unto  his  flesh  and  273 
who  was  scorned  on  the  240 
who,  without  delay  281 
will  present  our  souls  200 

He'll  never  quench  the  56 

He's  full  of  grace  and  truth  90 

merciful  and  kind  95 

mock'd  and  defamed,  28 

my  God,  my  flesh  and  124 

your's  with  all  his  merit  170 


Heirs  of  salvation  306 

Help  us,  O  Lord!  to  watch  317 

us  thy  pleasure  to  fulfil  68 

Heralds  of  grace  would  ye  240 

Here  all  our  wants  are  well  268 

*  am  I,  blushing,  weeping  38 

*  are  we,  children  poor  and  277 
are  we  richly  fed  226 
by  faith,  we're  humbly  218 
by  Jesus'  precious  blood  323 
come  I,  my  Shepherd  186 
doth  the  Lord  of  life  42 
I  behold,  as  in  a  glass,  42 
I  forget  my  cares  and  40 
I'll  sit  for  ever  viewing  131 

*  in  constant,  quick  184 

*  in  thy  presence  we  appear  3 
is  an  ensign  on  a  hill  42 
is  a  pasture  rich  and  117 
is  love  divine  portra5^ed  294 
is  our  hand;  us.  Lord  219 
is  the  place,  where  weary  46 
it  is  good  for  us  to  be!  269 
it  is  1  find  my  heaven  131 
lies  in  death's  embraces  47 
many  faithful  souls  are  239 
may  we  prove  the  pow'r  254 
more  than  Tabor's  glory  269 
my  sabbath  is  completed  48 
of  Christ's  incarnation  16 
on  earth  in  tears,  308 
pardon,  life,  and  joys  138 
saith  our  kind,  redeeming  267 
stands  the  promise  fair  202 
we  now — most  humbly  260 
will  I  stay,  and  gaze  42 
will  I  stay,  engag'd  46 

Here's  a  task,  may  parents  290 

Hereby  we  stand,  251 

Hereto  we  cheerful  say,  Amen  248 

Herrnhut,  the  Most  High's  227 

Hidden  from  all  ages  past  45 

in  Christ  the  treasure  105 

Highest  King  and  Priest  73 

*  High  in  the  heav'ns,  58 

*  on  his  everlasting  throne  239 
Highly  favor'd  church  thou  218 

*  favor'd  congregation!  218  &  220 
I*  High-Priest  of  thy  church  225 
I  on  thee  I  call  73 
Him  in  his  glorious  realm  325 

I  shall  see,  whose  love  32^ 


INDEX. 


His  arm  supports  the  sky 
blest  people,  still  on  earth 
blood  thy  cause  will  plead 
blood,  which  did  for  you 
body  broken 
body  is  dead 

boundless  years  can  ne'er 
church  is  still  his  joy  and 
comforts  daily  me  sustain 
cries  and  pray'rs — his 
enliv'ning'  countenance 
flesh  is  torn  with  whips 
goodness  and  his  mercies 
good  Spirit's  blest 
grace  subdues  the  pow'r 
holy  name  for  ever  be 
holy  Spirit  we  receive 
looks  of  grace  insure 
love  in  time  past, 
love  is  mighty  to  compel 
love  produceth  love 
love,  what  angel's  thought 
loving  heart  we  open  see 
loving  kindness  those  shall 
mercy  claims  our  highest 
mercy  ev'ry  sinner  claims 
meritorious  industry 
name,  his  nature  soar 
people  now  confess 
purposes  will  ripen  fast 
redeem'd  his  praise  show 
resurrection's  pow'r  divine 
shame  to  all  will  be 
sov'reign  pow'r  without 
Spirit  cheers  my  spirit 
Spirit  is  the  Sov'reign 
^Spirit  purifies  the  heart 
stripes  whereby  I'm  heal'd 
suff'rings  have  deliver'd 
thorns  and  nails  pierce 
word's  a  lamp  unto  my 
words  with  due  attention 
wounds  are  open  fountains 
Hither  each  afflicted  soul 
from  earth's  remotest 
sinners,  all  repair 

♦  Ho!  ev'ry  one  that  thirsts 

ye  needy,  come  and 

*  Hold  o'er  thy  church  thy 

over  us  thy  gracious 

Holy  awe  pervades  my  heart 

Ghost,  eternal  God ! 


17 

*  Holy  Ghost,  thou  God  and 

76 

315 

holy,  holy,  in  earth  and 

54 

41 

*       holy,  holy,  sings  the 

307 

53 

*       Lamb,  and  Prince  of 

152 

259 

Lord!  by  thy  body  giv'n 

47 

281 

*       Lord,  holy  and 

1 

61 

Spirit!  we  adore  thee 

64 

51 

*       Trinity! 

63 

185 

Honor  to  the  almighty 

65 

130 

Hosanna!  Hosanna! 

279 

228 

*            to  the  royal  Son 

18 

41 

*            to  the  Son  of  David 

72 

136 

*  How  amiable  thy 

210 

59 

*        are  thy  servants  blest 

253 

199 

bitter  the  cup  none  can 

187 

52 

blessed  is  thy  family 

214 

100 

*         blest  am  I,  most 

118 

144 

*         blest  are  we,  when  we 

271 

187 

blest  is  he  who 

47 

85 

blest,  how  excellent 

140 

285 

blest,  when  we  can  say 

320 

123 

*         bold  and  vain 

224 

273 

*         bright  appears  the 

112 

177 

*         can  a  sinner  here 

168 

229 

*          can  I  view  the  Lamb 

133 

276 

*         condescending  'tis  that 

184 

278 

*         could  I  bear  to  be 

173 

17 

couldst  thou  love  such 

137 

94 

do  we  blush  with 

22 

180 

doth  the  old  corruption 

160 

51 

fast  can  love-cords 

149 

50 

glad  am  I  that  I  have 

312 

317 

glad  am  I  that  thou  so 

161 

254 

*         good  and  pleasant  is  it 

146 

181 

great  and  wondrous 

49 

181 

*         great  at  last  my  joy 

156 

95 

great  our  joy  will  be 

326 

38 

*         great  the  bliss  to  be  a 

117 

314 

*          greatly  doth  my  soul 

318 

40 

greatly  he  forgiveness 

164 

5 

greatly  man  incenses 

32 

154 

happy  feels  a  contrite 

52 

87 

*          happy  we,  when  guilt 

183 

262 

*         heart-affecting  Christ 

279 

325 

highly  blest,  how 

116 

45 

highly  favor'd  had  I 

37 

86 

highly  is  poor  man  by 

39 

84 

highly  wonderful  is 

31 

223 

is  Jesus'  sacred  soul 

25 

208 

is  my  soul  delighted! 

126 

53 

*         lost  was  my  condition 

104 

2 

merciful  art  thou  0 

105 

INDEX. 


How  much  better  thou'rt  301 

*  much  we're  lov'd  by  139 

*  needful  strictly  to  164 

*  pleasant  is  love's  149 
pleasant  is  our  lot,  yea  118 
pleasing  'tis  a  new-born  83 
precious  are  thy  thoughts  121 
precious  are  thy  thoughts  169 
precious  is  the  book  3 
sad  our  state  by  nature  7 
shall  a  young  man  282 
shall  I  meet  my  Saviour  10 
should  I,  holy  264 
should  I  live  in  constant  311 

*  soon,  exalted  Jesus!  309 
soon,  when  Satan  161 

*  sweetly  this  our  brother  314 

*  sweet  the  name  of  20 
sweet  the  precious  199 

*  sweet  thy  dwellings  212 
that  blest  moment  I  37 
the  blood  which  from  264 
vast  is  here  display'd  264 
very  weak  I  am  105 
wondrous  thy  love  159 
wretched  they  who  10 

However  weak  and  helpless  134 

Human  reason  is  too  shallow  264 

Humbl}^  Lord  Christ,  I  311 

Hungry  and  thirsty  after  114 

and  thirsty,  faint  234 

*  Hush,  dear  child,  lie  still  301 


*I  am  a  poor  sinner;  158 

am  assur'd,  nor  life,  nor  308 

am  lost  in  wonder  322 

*  am  needy,  yet  forgiven  166 
am  of  my  salvation  161 
am  the  chief  of  sinners  136 

*  ask  not  honor,  pomp  or  174 
confess,  O  Lord!  with  159 
confidently  do  believe  69 
deliver'd  thee,  when  bound  145 
do  not  praise  toy  lab'ring  59 

-  fall  at  thy  feet  122 

feel  how  much  in  debt  I  128 

feel  the  load  of  sin  so  vast  90 

fully  am  assured  126 

'•    give  myself  to  thee  anew  164 


I  give  thee  thanks  unfeigned  30 

gladly  will  show  forth  thy  161 

go  hence  at  th'  appointed  311 

hear  th'  enraptur'd  song  320 

I,  and  my  transgressions  31 

in  the  dust  adore  106 

*  kneel  in  spirit  at  my  42 
know  I  worthless  am  138 
know  my  poverty  89 
know  that  nought  in  me  157 
know  that  thro'  thy  grace  158 

*  know  the  weakness  of  my  165 
know,  thro'  mercy  free  138 

I'll  be  like  Magd'len  at  thy  90 

be  my  flesh  denying  32 

be  with  the  beholders  31 

bless  thee,  and  thou  shalt  251 

*  glory  in  nothing  but  only  142 
go  with  thee,  my  Saviour  26 
here  with  thee  continue  30 
make  thy  wondrous  dying  275 
never  cease  repeating  104 

*  praise  thee  with  my  heart  193 
spare  all  needless  thinking  185 
speak  the  honors  of  thy  20 
trust  my  great  Physician's  183 
weep,  whene'er  he's  not  to  143 

[  lay  in  fetters  groaning  11 

live  now,  and  to  God  272 

look  to  Golgotha  126 

love  his  people  and  their  278 

love  his  tears  and  sufF'rings  277 

love  mount  Calv'ry,  where  277 

*  love  the  Lord  who  died  277 
love  to  hear  that  he  was  277 
love  to  think  the  time  will  278 

I'm  lost  in  deepest  wonder  131 

lost  in  wonder  and  amaze  24 

often  stubborn,  vain  and  274 

*  overcome  with  humble  130 
well  assur'd  203 

I  now  believe  in  thee  91 

now  my  soul  and  frail  299 

now  wish  to  be  123 

of  his  body  am  a  limb  312 
once  was  wholly  dead     106&160 

open  heart  and  soul  to  thee  266 

own  the  fault  mine  144 

plead  thy  rich  promise  186 

recommend  myself  for  ever  98 

resign  myself  to  thee  109 

saw  One  hanging  on  a  tree  103 


INDEX. 


I  see  him  in  the  garden  126 

see  him  lead  a  sufF'ring  96 

see  him  look  with  pity  97 

see  his  countenance  defiled  27 

see  his  hands  and  feet  27 

see  my  Saviour  kneeling  24 

see  my  Saviour  languish  26 

see  thee  scourg'd,  plung'd  30 

send  my  cries  unto  the  4 

shall,  when  time  is  o'er,  308 

sinful  worm,  with  awe  42 

*  smite  upon  my  guilty  28 
tell  the  hours  and  days  308 
thank  thee,  gracious  Lord  15 
thank  thee,  that  in  mercy  109 
thank  thee,  wath  sincerest  136 
thee  adore,  my  gracious  106 
then  at  thy  throne  245 
thirst!  thou  didst  upon  ■  81 
thy  unworthy  child  88 

*  to  my  God  am  reconcil'd  99 
trust  in  Jesus'  merit  132 
trust  my  guilt  was  done  92 
unworthy  sinner  129 

I've  nought  to  give  192 

I  view  in  thee,  thou  wan  and  46 

view  the  Lamb  in  his  own  103 

was  defil'd  all  over  38 

*1  weep  for  joy  44 

*  will  a  little  pilgrim  be  278 
will  my  heart  to  thee  resign  278 

*  will  rejoice  in  God  my  19 

*  will  sing  to  my  Creator  59 
wish,  as  faithful  Christians  174 
with  sacred  sorrow  129 

*  with  the  fallen  human  race  7 
would  go  from  pole  to  pole  52 

If  any  thing  in  us  appears  168 

ask'd,  hast  thou  already  175 

but  his  arm  support  us  155 

done  t'obey  thy  laws  297 

early  thou  wilt  take  me  275 

*  father,  mother,  children,wife  154 


he  all  my  wants  supplied  182 

he  his  grace  on  us  confer  278 

he  shed  his  precious  blood  182 

Jesus  should  appear  307 

love  unfeign'd  we  in  our  146 

my  sins'  burden  would  118 

once  the  plough  in  hand  154 

one  member  honor'd  be  147 

cur  all  on  him  we  venture  156 


If  question'd  by  thee 
the  Lord  protect  me 
there's  a  fervor  in  my  soul 
thou  0  Comforter! 
thou  partakest  of  his  grace 
thou  thro'  thorny  paths 
thou  wilt  have  me  longer 

^  to  Jesus  for  relief 
to  Jesus  they  appeal 

'^  to  me  experience 
unto  us  our  friends  are 
we  are  to  thy  cause  but 
we  in  Jesus'  saving  name 
we  thy  rich  forgiveness 
we,  when  by  guilt  oppress'd 
we,  with  uprightness 
with  willing  resignation 
yet  while  pardon  may  be 

Immanuel,  incarnate  God! 
our  Brother  now, 

*  to  thee  we  sing 

*  Immanuel's  meritorious 
Impart  to  us  that  needful 
Impress  this  truth  upon  my 

thy  wounds  upon 

*  Impress'd  with  filial  fear 
Imprint  thine  image  in  my 
In  a  moment  stands  before 

*  age  and  feebleness  extreme 
all  distress  to  him  I'll  cry 
all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do 
all  our  griefs  he  takes  a 
all  wants,  in  all  distresses 
all  w^e  do,  constrain'd  by 
bread  and  wine  to  them  he 
ceaseless  happiness  they 
childhood  and  in  youth 
converse  make  me  tractable 
darkest  shades,  if  thou 
darkness  we  stray'd 
distress  be  thou  my  Saviour 
each  heart  0  fix  thy 
each  state  and  condition 
electing  grace  rejoice 
evil  loner  I  took  delight 
fine,  spotless  linen  drest 
foreign  realms  and  lands 
God,  the  mighty  Lord  of 
heart  here  purified 
heav'n  and  earth  who  is 
him  complete  I  shine 

I     him  I  trust  for  evermore 


113 

189 
114 

77 
302 

118  ; 

275 

182 

IW 

132 

276 

249 

167 

286  • 

283 

281 

185 

316 
15 

306 
15 
22 

277 
99 
160 
131 
275 
102 
310 
184 
23  J 
56' 
219 
50)' 
259' 
280. 
296^ 
204: 
298 
76 
303 
221 
217 
228 
103 
323 
253 
291 
172 
232 
129 
100 


INDEX. 


In  him  we  live  and  move 
his  great  atonement 
holy  contemplation 

*  holy  writ  it  is  avow'd 

*  humble,  grateful  lays 

*  Jesus'  love  and  peace 

*  Jesus'  name,  by  us  ador'd 


302 
319 

38 

94 

202 

225 

238 


*  in  joyful  hymns  of  praise,  201 
labor  or  at  rest,  O  Lord  222 
life  they  witness  this,  with  240 
liveliest  manner  279 
love  remember  this  thy  230 

*  lying  down  to  take  my  rest  298 
manifested  love  explain  103 

*  mercy.  Lord,  remember  me  299 

*  mercy.  Lord,  this  grace  246 
midst  of  dangers,  fears  253 
mutual  love  and  harmony  219 
my  body  when  restor'd  310 
my  distress,  I  rais'd  with  192 
my  forlorn  condition,  104&126 
my  Saviour's  intercession  187 
our  degree  and  measure  219 

*  our  short  warfare  here  249 

*  peace  will  I  lie  down  to  300 
peace  with  all  may  I  be  204 
pity  look  upon  my  need  88 
search  of  empty  joys  below  86 
servant's  form,  lo!  he  18 

*  spirit  I  am  waiting  312 
spirit  we  behold  him,  262 
strains  of  wo  48 
sufF'ring  be  thy  love  my  135 
sweet  communion  ,  259 
temptation  may  we  firrply  287 
that  ever  lovely,  heart  319 

*  that  glorious  vest  arrayed  155 

*  that  important,  doleful  260 
that  most  dark  and  doleful  259 
that  most  precious  river  274 
the  dast  we  sink  before  236 
the  glorious  presence  319 
the  grave  for  me  he  lay;  53 
the  hope  of  all  this  joy,  316 
the  hour  of  dark  temptation  4 
the  lonely  house  of  150 
the  Redeemer,  as  my  head  94 

*  thee  I  live,  and  move,  and  59 
thee  I  trust  by  faith  127 

*  thee,  0  Christ,  is  all  my  90 
:  thee  we  trust  for  ever  203 
!     these  degen'rate  evil  days  2 

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In  these  our  days  exalt  thy  248 

*  thine  image.  Lord,  thou  6 
this  humble,  happy  frame  175 
this  sepulchral  Eden  47 
this  vain  and  wretched  290 

*  this  world  so  full  of  snares  290 
thy  death  is  all  my  trust  45 
thy  family,  O  Jesus!  218 
thy  garden  here  below  179 
thy  grace  my  children  keep  290 
thy  hands  and  feet  I  see  29 

*  thy  love  and  knowledge  179 
thy  most  precious  blood  106 
thy  righteousness  array'd  22 
thy  wounds  O  Jesus  129 
true  simplicity  172 
want,  my  plentiful  supply  115 
weakness,  pow'r  divine  he  177 
wisdom  infinite  thou  art  57 

Incarnate  God  exert  thy  12 

Inclin'd  to  me  in  tenderness  8 

*  Incline  thine  ear  in  favor  236 
Indeed,  had  Jesus  ne'er  been  188 

*  Infinite  Source,  whence  ail  12 
Inspire  our  hearts  with  238 
Into  the  bosom  of  our  friend  214 
Is  crucified  for  me  and  you  42 
"*  God  my  strong  salvation  181 

good  in  contemplation  175 

*  that  my  dearest  Brother  262 
there  a  thing  beneath  the  108 
there  a  thing  that  moves  120 
there  a  thing  that  warms  216 

*  this  indeed  our  happy  lot  248 
this  our  high  calling  150 

Israel's  seed — from  slav'ry  260 

It  also  shows  God's  boundless  1 

caus'd  thee  pain,  0  Son  of  106 

gathers  God's  elected  flock  1 

is  as  though  my  eyes  now  38 

makes  the  wounded  spirit  20 

ne'er  can  be  expressed  217 

plain  appeareth  209 

sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  3 

Its  fresh  representation  33 


Jehovah  founded  it  in  blood  212 

*           holy  Lamb  149 

in  thy  person  show  103 

is  thy  name  73 


INDEX. 


Jehovah  Jesus!  unto  God 
Jerusalem  the  church  above 
Jesus,  above  all  else  I  love 

*  accept  the  thanks  and 
all-creating  Word 

all  our  souls  inspire 

*  all  praise  is  due  to  thee 
and  didst  thou  bleed  for 

*  and  shall  it  ever  be 
as  water  well  applied 
at  my  dissolution 

at  th)^  blest  appearing 

blessed  Jesus! 

bows  his  head  and  dies 

*  by  thy  almighty  power 

*  by  thy  Holy  Spirit 

*  Christ,  thou  Leadinsc 

*  Christ,  who  bled  and 
Cometh  to  fulfil 

curd  my  soul's  infection 
for  thy  faithful  leading 
gives  us  life  and  peace 

*  God  of  our  salvation 

*  grant  me  to  inherit 
grant  to  me  the  grace 
great  High-Priest  of 

*  hath  procur'd  salvation 
hear  my  fervent  cry! 
hear  my  supplication 

*  hear  our  fervent  pray'r 

*  hear  our  pray'r 

*  hear  our  supplication 

*  how  great  was  thy  desire 

*  I  am  richly  blest 

I  humbly  thee  implore 

*  I  love  thee  fervently 

*  I  love  thy  charming 
I  never  can  forget 

*  is  become  at  length 
is  my  joy 

*  is  my  light  most  fair 

*  is  our  highest  Good 
is  the  loveliest  name 
is  worthy  to  receive 

*  knit  all  our  hearts  to 

*  lead  each  married  pair 

*  Lord  most  great  and 

*  Lord  of  life  and  glory 
Lord  of  the  creation 
lo!  to  thee  we  bow 

*  lover  of  my  soul 

*  inakes  my  heart  rejoice 


66  Jesus  my  All  in  all  thou  art  115 

318  *  my  All,  my  highest  Good  189 
98  *  my  All,  my  soul's  best  190 

291  *  my  highest  Treasure!  141 

230  *  my  King!  thy  kind  and  116 

146  *  my  Lord,  my  God!  72 

11  my  only  God  and  Lord!  190 

41  *  my  Saviour  full  of  grace  114 

155  my  Shepherd,  Saviour,  20 

257  *  0  may  we  thee  obey  231 

32  *  our  glorious  Head  and  99 

319  *  our  Guardian,  Guide  189 

20  *  our  Helper  in  all  need,  291 
29  *  our  High-Priest  and  our  55 

312  *  Prince  of  life  once  slain  215 

173  *  Redeemer  of  mankind  137 

154  seek  thy  wand'ring  sheep    91 

230  *  Source  of  gladness  189 

270  *                     of  my  salvation,  '    33 

107*  th' almighty  Son  of  God  9 

295  *  the  children's  dearest  276 

21  *  the  church's  Lord  and  167 

235  the  hind'rance  show,  91 
150  *  the  Lord  our  Shepherd  276 

109  the  name  that  charms  199 

236  the  Rock  on  which  I  20 
282  *         the  whole  creation's  195 

110  thee  alone  I  call  143 
12             thee  I  view  in  spirit  32 

208  their  work  delighted  sees  239 

301             therefore  let  us  own  21 

225  *         thou  art  my  heart's  111 

260            thou  art  my  King  73 

35  thou  art  my  King;  to  me     71 

176  *         thou  art  my  salvation  303 

145*         thou  hast  reveal'd  118 

20             thou  fain  wouldst  have  172 

35             thou  my  only  Rest  142 

255  thou  Source  of  calm      •      72 

113             thou  Source  of  life!  270 

141             thy  dying  love  126 

20  *         thy  feast  we  celebrate  261 

14  *         thy  light  again  I  view  108 

198  *         thy  love  exceeds  by  far     137 

234  *         thyself  to  us  reveal  172 

288  *         thy  word  is  my  delight         3 

151  *         till  my  latest  breath  29 

266             to  thee  I  bow  129 

264  *         to  thee  our  souls  we  278 

198            to  thy  garden  lead  us  27 

191  *         we  look  up  to  thee  147 

270  *        we  now  devote  to  thee  283 


INDEX. 


Jesus  when  in  majesty  15 

when  stern  justice  said       20 
when  thy  blessings  158 

*  where'er  thy  people  meet  254 
who  art  the  Tree  73 

*  who  died,  is  now  55 

*  who  died,  the  world  to        51 

*  who  died  upon  the  cross   247 

*  who  for  me  hast  died  179 
who  hast  once  been  dead     35 

*  who  is  always  near  52 
who  pass'd  the  angels  by  30G 

*  who  to  save  hast  pow'r     272 

*  who  with  thee  can  73 

*  whose  hands  once  119 

*  will  I  never  leave  142 
wipes  away  their  tears  119 
yieldeth  up  his  spirit  319 
yields  me  delectation         107 

Jesus'  body  once  interred  319 

bride  his  cong;reo-ation     264 
death  thy  strength  219 

*  life  of  grief  and  sorrows  319 

*  love  unbounded  158 

*  mercies  never  fail  302 

*  name,  source  of  life  and     20 

*  suiT' rings  were  for  me  322 
John's  portion  so  blest  113 
Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head  304 
Join  earth  and  heav'n  to  bless      129 

his  church  in  this  219 

*  to  render  thanks  and  287 

*  Joy  divine  and  heav'nly  peace  233 

for  thy  torments  we  receive    40 

*  Judge  me  now,  my  God  and       317 

not  the  Lord  by  feeble  180 
Just  as  thou  art  to  Jesus  come  82 
Justice  and  truth  maintain  71 


*Lamb  of  God!  I  look  to  thee     275 

of  God,  most  holy!  54 

''  of  God,  my  Saviour  47 

of  God  once  slain  322 

of  God  once  wounded       65 

of  God!  thou  shalt  25 

of  God!  thus  dearest         45 

^  of  God!— thy  precious     130 

^  of  God!  who  thee  receive    97 

^  once  slain,  Immanuel      226 

*  once  slain,  my  Redeemer    47 

once  slain  for  sinners       320 

Leaders  would  ye  faithful  prove  241 

Lead  us  so,  that  Ave  may  honor  173 

179 


*  Learn  church  of  Jesus 
Leave  to  his  sov'reign  sway 


K 


Keep  me  through  thy  grace        245 

thou  me,  a  feeble  child      152 

Kindle  within  me  and  preserve    80 

Known  to  thee,  whose  eye  are       92 


*Lamb  for  thy  boundless  love  39 
of  God,  all  praise  to  thee    127 

*  of  God  beloved  129 

ofGod!  display  the  virtue  159 


62 

68 

72 

296 

186 
3 

275 


Let  all,  with  love  and  filial  fear 
ev'ry  tribe,  and  ev'ry  tongue 
hearts  and  tongues  unite 
him  that  is  thirsty 
human  arts  make  others 
me  above  all  fulfil 
me  by  faith  behold  thy  face  143 
me  dwell  on  Golgotha  42 

me  in  all  things  conqu'ror  171 
me  my  weary  mind  recline  188 
me  perceive  thy  friendly  141 
mercypardon  all  our  crimes  68 
more  unto  thy  church  243 

my  life  and  conversation  297 
neither  honors,  pomp  nor  178 
neither  lust  nor  fear  prevail  171 
no  false  comfort  lift  us  up  77 
not  conscience  make  you 
not  temptation  us  befall 
nothing  dwell  within  my 
nothing  in  our  minds  take 
our  children,  gracious  Lord  289 
our  mutual  love  be  fervent  231 
the  false  raptures  of  the 
the  minds  of  all  our  youth 
the  splendor  of  thy  word 
the  sweet  work  of  pray'r 
the  whole  earth  his  pow'r 
the  world  hear! 

thy  pow'r  divine,  we  pray  272 
thy  presence  go  with  me  247 
thy  Spirit,  which  is  Truth  226 
us  call  to  mind  with  joy  323 
us  for  each  other  care  147 

us,  'fore  thee  abased  223 

us  from  all  our  sins  be        267 


84 

68 

140 

276 


2 
255 

4 
276 
198 
251 


INDEX. 


Let  us  raise  our  minds  above  311 
us  stand  ready,  let  each  287 
us  then,  with  the  heav'nly  50 
us  things  excellent  discern  278 
us  walk  the  narrow  way  318 
us  watch  and  pray  lest  we  171 

Life  deriving  from  thy  death  97 
thou  died'st  for  me  73 

Lift  up  thy  heart  to  him  on  high  1 82 

*  up  thy  pierc'd  hands  most  223 
your  hearts  and  voices  high 

Like  her,  with  hopes  and  fears 
the  king  of  Salern 

Living  faith  with  clearest 

*Lo!  he  cometh!  countless 
he  in  the  manger  lieth 
methinks,  his  body 
th'  incarnate  God 
this  is  the  race 
we  fall  down  with  filial 

Lonof  as  I  live 


*  ere  the  lofty  skies  were 

*  I  strove  my  God  to  love 
my  imprison'd  spirit 
this  was  from  my  sight 

Long-suff'ring,  merciful  and 
Looking  to  Gethsemane 
*Look  on  ev'ry  married  pair 

on  me! 

up,  and  see! 

up  my  soul  by  faith  and 

*  up  my  soul  to  Christ 
Lord!  assist  us  in  the  needful 

at  my  dissolution 

*  at  thy  feet  amaz'd  we 

*  bless  what  thou  provided 
by  the  power  of  thy  death 
by  thy  flesh  the  soul  is 
by  thy  Spirit  us  prepare 

*  Christ!  I  give  thee  praises  272 
Christ!  I  thank  thee  259 

*  Christ!  reveal  thy  holy  225 
come,  dwell  within  us  195 
conform  us  to  thy  death       23 

*  dismiss  us  with  thy  255 
do  not  in  displeasure  181 
dost  thou  suffer  thus  for  24 
evermore  to  us  be  giv'n  303 
for  grace  we  thee  entreat  226 
for  the  sake  of  thy  dear  Son  299 
for  thy  coming  us  prepare  318 
from  such  teachers  us  2 


14 
97 

267 
93 

316 
12 

46 

84  &  294 

153 

134 

203 
61 

90 
103 
166 
HI 

29 
289 
160 

43 

29 
181 

285 

30 

250 

303 

268 
258 
248 


Lord,  give  us  an  attentive  ear    205 

*  God,  Abba,  Father!  68 
God  almighty!  ceaseless     58 

*  God,  our  Salvation  254 
God!  thy  praise  we  sing  191 
grant  me  thy  protection  30 
grant  me  thy  salvation  26 
grant  thy  benediction        293 

*  grant  thy  servants  grace    244 
^         grant  to  me  a  simple  mind  178 

grant  us  a  forgiving  mind  146 
^  grant  us,  though  deeply  245 
^        had  I  of  thy  love  139 

have  mercy  on  each  land  242 
'^        how  divine  thy  comforts    267 
I  am  thine!  O  take  me      122 
'^        I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  8 

I  approach  thy  mercy-seat  88 
'"         I  contemplate  with  58 

I  despair  myself  to  heal  162 
I'll  praise  thee  now  and  33 
I  look  back  to  see  104 

I  will  not  let  thee  go  202 
in  ev'ry  sore  oppression  33 
in  the  day  thou  art  about  59 
in  the  morning  when  I  298 
in  thy  name  Ave  go  our  304 
in  thy  name  we  meet  226 
it  is  my  chief  complaint  145 
Jesus,  be  for  evermore  227 
Jesus,  be  near!  180 

Jesus  by  thy  death  225 

Jesus  Christ!  afford  me  183 
Jesus  Christ,  all  praise  101 
Jesus  Christ!  if  thou  93 

Jesus  Christ!  in  thee  89 

Jesus  Christ,  my  Life  and  298 
Jesus  Christ,  my  sov'reign  88 
Jesus  Christ,0  may  I  grow  176 
Jesus  Christ,  thy  body's  204 
Jesus  Christ  we  pray,  be  238 
Jesus  Christ!  who  is  like  298 
Jesus!  for  our  call  of  234 

Jesus,  Fountain  of  my  life  311 
Jesus!  from  thy  pierced  256 
Jesus!  in  that  very  night  149 
Jesus!  in  thy  presence  227 
Jesus!  let  us  be  thine  224 
Jesus!  may  each  married  288 
Jesus!  may  I  constantly  298 
Jesus!  may  the  blood  269 
Jesus!  may  thy  blood-       206 


INDEX. 


*Lord  Jesus!  'midst  thy  flock 


295 

Jesus,  my  most  faithful     163 

Jesus!  my  pray'r  113 

Jesus,  praise  to  thee  be       75 

Jesusl  receive  159 

Jesus!  sanctify  thou  170 

Jesus!  thine  we  wish  to       65 

Jesus!  thou  my  Shepherd  111 

Jesus!  thro'  all  temp'ral     298 

Jesus 'tis  with  us  thy        153 

Jesus!  to  our  hearts  235 

Jesus!  unto  me  impart       274 

Jesus!  we  bless  thee  279 

Jesus!  we  would  fain         295 

Jesus!  when  I  trace  19 

Jesus!  when  we  trace         223 

Jesus,  who  before  thy        258 

Jesus!  who  for  me  125  &  126 

Jesus,  who  hast  called       242 

Jesus!  who  is  like  to  thee    37 

Jesus!  with  thy  children        2 

Jesus!  with  thy  presence  207 

lead  us  in  thy  holy  ways  225 

let  thy  bitter  passion  34 

let  thy  blest  angelic  313 

let  thy  presence  wdth  us     304 

let  us  be  increasing-  74 

look  on  me,  'midst  all  my  274 

may  I  live  to  thee  by  faith  309 

may  not  one  among  us       224 

may  the  congregation         223 

may  th)'^  love  with  286 

my  body,  soul  and  spirit  298 

my  times  are  in  thy  hand  309 

of  the  harvest!  lab'rers       249 

of  thy  wondrous  love         265 

our  God!  may  thy  precious      1 

our  High-Priest  and  205 

our  matchless  Friend  64 

receive  our  thanks  and      228 

shouldst  thou  be  induced    166 

strengthen  thou  my  heart    89 

take  my  heart,  just  as  it  is  109 

take  my  sinful,  worthless   110 

teach  us  how  to  prize         127 

the  gifts  thou  dost  bestow  303 

thou  hast  chosen  us  179 

thou  mad'st  the  universe    109 

thy  body  ne'er  forsake       215 

thy  body's  Saviour!  158 

thy  body's  Saviour  225 

thy  church's  Rock!  837 


Lord,  thy  deep  humiliation  33 


to  thy  people  aid  dispense  254 
we  fain  would  trust  thee  27 
what  is  man?  a  clod  of  311 
'^  when  before  the  Father's  230 
>^  when  thou  saidst,  So  let  60 
while  my  faith  to  thee         98 

*  whither  can  I  sinner  flee     309 
^         who  didst  sanctify  172 

*  who  ordain'dst  the  288 
w^ho  thine  own  and  72 

*  with  thy  glorious  232 
Love  and  grief  my  heart  131 

by  whom  I  was  ordained      G 
caus'd  thy  incarnation  II 

*  God  with  all  thy  heart  173 
he  most  strongly  did  143 
is  his  nature  still  157 
my  Life,  and  my  6 
so  strikingly  displayed  34 
thou  me  wilt  raise  to  & 
thy  yoke  I  gladly  carry  6 
who,  as  my  bleeding  34 
who  hast  for  me  endured  34 
who  hast  for  me  keenest  6 
who  interced'st  in  heaven      6 

*Lover  of  little  children!  276 

Loving  Jesus,  holy  Lamb!  275 

Low  at  thy  feet  0  may  I  bow    275. 


M 


Make  me  a  bosom  friend  of       110 
me  clean  160 

me  thine  abode  246 

my  calling  and  election  310 
my  heart  a  garden  fair  179 
thou  us  monuments  of  271 
us  all  one  heart  and  mind  147 
*Maker  of  all  things.  Lord  our  18 
Man  at  his  first  creation  11 

*  by  Satan's  wiles  deceived    17 

*  of  sorrows,  and  acquainted  21 
*Many  complaints  to  Christ  203 
May  all  our  pastors  who  206 

all  those  blessings  on  us  23 
all  thy  people,  far  and  near  206 
Christ  continue  still  to  317 
ev'ry  drop  of  blood  265 

happy  Mary's  better  part  286 
his  presence  constantly  205 
I  be  faithful  to  thy  call     107 


INDEX. 


May  I  be  serious,  childlike  too  204 

I,  in  thy  communion  246 

I  no  more  resist  thy  love  98 

I  of  thy  chosen  bride  142 

I  still  enjoy  this  feeling  131 

in  my  heart's  recesses  307 

it  in  our  walk  be  seen  168 

it  to  the  world  appear  146 

Jesus  Christ,  the  spotless  23 

*  Jesus'  grace  and  blessing  297 
many  wild,  uncultivated  251 
none  of  us,  while  we  277 
our  mind  and  whole  173 
spirit,  soul  and  body  be  167 
that  refresh  us  while  we  300 

*  the  grace  of  Christ  our  65 

*  the  stream  from  thee  the  270 
the  tears  and  sweat  of  321 
this  each  day  be  my  128 
this  ever-blessed  hope  324 
this  place  exist  no  longer  227 
thy  blest  Spirit  to  my  114 
thy  ransom'd  people  215 
thy  whole  flock,  by  thee  206 
to  Jesus,  while  we're  270 
we  a  grateful  sense  40 
•we  all  be  ever  so  disposed  170 
we  all  once  stand  before  17 
we  always  have  in  view  323 
w^e,  by  Josus'  love  289 
we  cleave  to  Jesus  323 
we  enjoy  thy  saving  grace  302 
we  faithful  in  our  service  242 
we  fix  the  eye  of  faith  291 
we  show  forth  continually  217 
we  so  captivated  be  273 
we  this  testament  fulfil  149 
we,  tho'  gifts  be  manifold  147 
we  thy  mind  still  better  277 
we  to  thee  in  all  our  113 
we  to  thee,  our  Shepherd  237 

May'st  thou  live  to  know  301 

thou  with  us  thy  222 

Meanwhile,  God,  the  Holy  293 

his  promises  we  trust  197 

I'll  love  and  thank  46 

may  I  in  spirit  313 

our  lot  is  fall'n  in  120 

that  we  might  bear  in  265 

they  tread  the  narrow  247 

Meek  and  lowly  see  your  17 

*         patient  Lamb  of  God  178 


Meek  they  are  to  all  mankind  146 

Meekness  and  true  humility  284 

Me  for  thy  coming.  Lord  313 

heavy-laden  sinner,  hear!  88 

nor  the  saints  on  earth  can  90 

thy  all-seeing  eye  106 

with  thy  gladd'ning  oil  107 

Mention  to  him  ev'ry  want  185 

Mere  mercy  'tis  that  thou  108 

*Met  around  the  sacred  tomb  45 

Methinks  I  hear  them  joyful  280 

'Midst  danger's  blackest  frown  195 

joy  beyond  expression  312 

*  the  trials  we  293 
Might  all  his  loving  heart  but  83 

ev'ry  one,  who  knows  us  222 

I  in  thy  sight  appear  91 

thy  dying  look,  dear  45 

we  all,  young  and  old  220 
w"e,  like  Anna,  persevere  292 

*  we  unto  our  Saviour  282 
with  an  iron  pen  127 

Mighty  God!  we  humbly  pray  168 

Mine  is  an  unchanging  love  145 

^Mistaken  souls!  that  dream  95 

^Moments  of  ecstatic  pleasure  116 

^'Monarch  of  all!  with  humble  57 

More  and  more  our  joys  252 

*  than  Shepherd's  faithfulness  271 
Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his  70 
*Most  awful  sight!  my  heart  24 

*  faithful  Lord!  thyself  244 
gladly  I  to  others  leave  175 
gracious  Comforter  81 

*  gracious  God!  to  thee  4 
gracious  God  and  Lord  127 
gracious  Lord — Eternal  65 
gracious  Saviour!  to  284 
holy  and  almighty  Lord!  ^  2 

*  holy,  blessed  Trinity!  ^63 

*  holy  Lord  and  God!  48 

*  holy  Lord,  mankind's  281 
holy  Lord!  thou  know'st  263 


merciful  Saviour!  who 
Mould  me  as  clay  and  fashion 
*Mount  Zion,  where  the  Lamb 
Mourn,  whene'er  thou  hast 
Mourning  souls  are  truly 

souls,  dry  up  your 
Much  of  my  dubious  life  is 
My  All  in  All,  my  faithful 


INDEX. 


My  body  and  my  soul  combine  175 

*  body's  weak,  my  heart  305 

*  case  to  thee  is  fully  known  164 
conscience  felt,  and  103 

*  dear  Redeemer,  God  and  23 
dearest  Lord!  shouldst  141 
debt  to  thee,  God,  who  art  39 
earnest  pray'r,  while  absent  144 

*  faith  shall  triumph  o'er  the  316 
faith  victorious  now  doth  319 
faith  would  lay  the  hand  104 
faithless  heart,  O  gracious  163 
fav'rite  theme  is  Jesus  126 
fervent  pray'rs  to  thee  3 
flesh  meanwhile  doth  rest  311 

*  God  a  Man!  a  man  indeed  21 
God!  and  can  a  needy  309 

*  God!  the  Spring  of  all  my  298 
griefs  and  cares,  to  thee  69 
guilt  is  cancell'd  quite  145 

*  happy  lot  is  here  310 
heart  in  thee  and  in  thy  157 
heart  no  condemnation  8 
heart,while  here  'tis  moving  34 
heart  with  fervor  210 
heart  with  love  is  glowing  26 
heart's  fix'd  on  Jesus  142 
Jesus  and  his  merit  181 
Jesus  is  always  desirous  to  142 
King  benign!  114 
King!  thy  noble  statutes  153 

*  life  I  now  to  God  resign  311 

*  life-supplying  element  37 
lips  shall  be  employ'd  to  278 

*  Lord  and  God!  320 

*  Lord!  how  great  the  favor  104 

*  lot  of  grace  will  be  always  322 
loving  friends,  farewell  305 
mind  enlighten  with  thy  105 
only  joy  and  comfort  here  113 
portion  is  the  Lord;  95 
pray'r  is:  Jesus!  let  me  162 
ransom  from  the  pow'r  of  8 

*  Redeemer  knoweth  me  185 

*  Redeemer,  overwhelm'd  25 
Salvation!  welcome  be  14 
Saviour,  by  his  saving  325 
Saviour  learned  Joseph's  21 

*  Saviour  left  his  throne  122 

*  Saviour  sinners  doth  82 
Saviour's  death  and  38 

*  Saviour's  pierced  side  269 


*My  Saviour!  that  I  without       176 

*  Saviour!  thou  thy  love  to  135 
Saviour  was  betrayed  26 
self  I  now  deliver  38 

*  Shepherd  is  the  Lamb  271 
sin  I  feel,  my  guilt  I  know  8 
sins,  as  num'rous  as  the  39 
song  in  thy  great  loveliness   35 

*  songf  shall  bless  the  Lord  69 
soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt     202 

*  soul,  awake!  and  render     297 

*  soul  before  thee  prostrate  157 
soul,  believe  and  pray  202 
soul,  don't  delay  153 
soul,  obey  the  gracious  call      7 

*  soul!  prepare  to  meet  264 
soul!  then  with  assurance  60 
soul,  though  deeply  bow'd  118 
soul!  tho' here  by  various     190 

*  soul  waiteth  on  the  Lord,  228 
soul's  welfare  he  advances  59 
spirit  him  embraces  133 
spirit  now,  with  solemn  24 
table  he  doth  spread            271 

*  yoke,  saith  Christ,  upon       154 


N 


Naked  I  came  into  this  world  59 

Name  for  ever  sacred  20 

Nature's  reluctance  over-rule  106 

Nay  more  the  poor  returns  I  145 

Near  Jesus'  cross  I  tarry  126 

Nearer  and  nearer  draw  us  208 

*Ne'er  dejected, — unaffected  204 

Never  may  I  depart  from  6 

never  will  we  cease  253 

*  yet  hath  in  this  world  147 
Next  take  to  heart  his  36 
Nigh  to  thee  draw  me!  73 
No  blessing  he  denieth  302 

condemnation  now  I  dread  103 
drop  of  blood  thou  deem'dst  37 

*  farther  go  to  night  but  stay  301 
fearless  I'll,  in  deed  and  241 
flaming  sword  doth  guard  42 
holiness  availeth  167 
longer  burns  our  love  77 
man  can  truly  say  79 
man  of  greater  love  can  137 

*  more  with  trembling  heart  183 
mortal  doth  know  153 


INDEX. 


No  my  soul  he  cannot  leave  310 

sinful  man's  endeavor  11 

spoil'd  creature  had  been  289 

wonder,  therefore,  that  we  94 

*  words  can  ever  fully  tell  273 
*None  but  Christ,  my  Saviour  136 

can  be  so  o'erwhelm'd  190 

*  e'er  shall  be  ashamed  187 
from  God  too  distant  175 

*  God  the  Father's  favor  176 
in  his  own  wisdom  trusts  146 
is  so  hol}^,  pure  and  j ust  1 02 

Nor  hath  the  king  of  grace  325 

is  there  any  other  way  102 

joy  nor  grief,  nor  time  nor  304 

*Not  all  the  angels  of  the  199 

*  all  the  blood  of  beasts  104 
for  your  own  worthiness  241 

*  one  of  Adam's  race  7 
♦Nothing  but  thy  blood,  O  92 

else  can  ease  our  92 

in  my  hand  I  bring  270 

5"ou  in  exchange  need    86 

Nought  but  blessings  283 

but  Jesus'  grace,  his  219 

but  ni}^  Saviour's  132 

can  disturb  this  heir  314 

can  such  pleasure  yield  175 

in  this  world  affords 

on  earth  can  satisfy 

Now  am  I  though  dust 

a  new  scene  of  time 

all  tears  are  wip'd  away 

*  begin  the  heav'nl)^  theme 
behold  him  weeping 
bless  and  praise  the 
dear  Brethren!  know  ye 
dearest  Lord!  we  inly 


*Now  sing  thou  happy  church  66 
the  conflict  is  decided  169 
the  song  of  all  the  saved  316 
then  before  his  face  193 

then,  my  Way,  my  Truth  188 
then  the  sequel  is  well  189 
through  another  year  296 
through  thy  wounds  my  106 
to  Bethle'm  we're  invited  17 
to  Joseph's  tomb  29 

to  the  earth  let  these  314 

to  the  Lamb  upon  the  232 
unite  to  render  praises  193 
will  I,  like  Mary  46 

while  on  earth  I  stay  192 
with  joyful  songs  201 

with  tears  of  love  and  joy    45 


doth  our  Lord  the  Son 
haste,  my  soul,  with 
I  have  found  the  ground 
I'll  lie  down  and  safely 
is  come  our  time  sabbatic 
is  his  sympathizing 
let  all  say  Amen! 
let  us  join  our  hearts 
let  us  praise  the  Lord 
Lord,  who  in  this  vale 
may  the  very  God  of 
ready  stand 
rest  in  peace! 
Saviour,  bless  us  from  on 


11 
142 

245 

294 

316 

87 

25 

263 

227 

101 

67 

46 

95 

299 

264 

82 

320 

305 

196 

326 

224 

318 

314 

255 


0 


0  all-wise,  sublime  decree!  155 

all  ye  just,  ye  rich,  ye  wise  188 

*  at  last  I've  found  my  106 
baptize  me  with  thy  fire  159 

*  behold  your  Saviour  36 

*  be  mindful  of  us  gracious  285 

*  bless  the  ministry  247 
blessed  truth,  which  with  74 

*  blest  condition,  happy  177 

*  blest  Redeemer!  in  thy  257 
boundless  love  and  grace  149 
boundless  love!  Olove  31 

*  can  it  be,  that  I  should  103 
change  my  vile  and  stubborn  275 

*  Christ,  my  only  life  and  140 
church  of  God!  lift  up  thy  269 

*  church  of  Jesus!  now  draw  268 
church!  rejoice,  though  268 

*  church,  thy  Saviour  praise  220 

*  church,  thy  strength  abide  233 
come  and  view  the  greatest  13 
come  then.  Father,  Son  256 
Comforter,  God  Holy  Ghost  80 
Comforter,  thou  Source  63 
comfort  words  can  ne'er  54 
could  we  be  resign'd  and  60 
could  we  but  love  that  144 
days  of  solid  blessing  213 
days  of  solid  happiness  117 
Day-spring  from  on  high  73 
dearest  Lord,  take  thou  my  114 
death!  where  is  thy  sting?  313 


INDEX. 


0    deepest  grief! — which  the     47 

delightful  theme,  past  all  25 

*  eternal  Word  69 

*  exalt  and  praise  the  Lord  323 

*  Father,  hear  our  humble  65 
Father,  me  with  pleasure  204 

*  Father  of  mercy!  be  ever  64 
Father  of  thy  people,  we  206 
Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost  256 

*  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  199 
for  grace  our  hearts  to  137 
for  thy  name's  sake,  let  me  88 
forgive  each  deviation  221 
form  us  all  while  we  326 

*  Fountain  eternal  of  life  185 
from  my  heart,  God  Holy  164 
give  me  Jesus!  give  me  still  176 
give  us  that  good  part  226 

*  glorified  Head  266 
glorious  hour!  it  comes  306 

*  glorious  Master  of  tiiy  243&247 

*  God!  at  thy  command  we  201 
God!  create  my  heart  anew  8 
God!  how  dreadful  was  thy  67 
God!  mine  eyes  with  2 

*  God!  my  gracious  God  to  298 

*  God  of  all  compassion  92 

*  God  of  mercy,  grace  and  106 
God  of  our  salvation  294 

*  God,  thou  bottomless  abyss  56 
'*   God,  whose  love  immense  108 

gracious  God!  bestow  196 

gracious  Lord!  thy  name  be  296 

grant  me  thro'  thy  precious  174 

grant  that  we  may  thine  208 

*  grant  thy  servant  thro'  thy  246 
grant  us  new  displays  226 
grant  us  thy  divine,  thy  75 
greatest  King,  whose  power  31 
ground  us  deeper  still  in  135 
had  not  Jesus'  blood  been  128 
happy  day  44 

*  happy  days,  days  mark'd  120 
happy  hour!  by  faith  I  see  128 
happy  lot  321 
hasten  thy  appearance  313 

*  Head  so  full  of  bruises  30 

*  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God  77 
Holy  Ghost,  kind  75 
Hoi}''  Ghost,  on  this  great  80 
Holy  Ghost,  to  thee  we  63 
Holy  Ghost!  with  pow'r  257 

Hh 


0  how  basely  wast  thou  used  33 

how  beyond  expression  67 

how  blessed  are  the  203 

*  how  blessed  is  the  station  214 
how  enraptur'd  is  my  heart  157 
how  exceeding  rich  and  174 

*  how  excellent  and  fair  324 
how  great  are  the  blessings  123 

*  how  great,  how  rich,  how  92 

*  how  I  long  to  go  and  see  305 

*  how  I  long  with  Christ  to  313 

*  how  I  love  thy  holy  word  3 
how  kindly  hath  he  led  us  221 
how  shall  I  the  goodness  87 
how  shall  words  with  61 
how  wond'rous  is  his  love  164 

*  if  the  Lamb  had  not  been  120 
if  this  night  should  prove  300 
I'm  lost  in  deepest  wonder  107 

*  in  love  what  stores  of  grace  149 
Jerusalem  from  God  321 

*  Jesus,  bless  thy  witnesses  208 
Jesus  blest,  my  heart's  true  47 

*  Jesus  Christ  most  holy  224 
Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord  and  105 
Jesus  Christ,  thou  only  holy  13 
Jesus  Christ!  thou  Son  63 

*  Jesus!  could  I  always  keep  162 

*  Jesus,  everlasting  God  114 

*  Jesus!  'fore  whose  radiation     98 

*  Jesus!  for  thy  matchless  123 
Jesus,  God  of  my  salvation  178 

*  Jesus,  Jesus,  my  good  Lord  160 

*  Jesus,  Lord  of  heav'n  and  278 

*  Jesus!  may  our  whole  298 

*  Jesus,  my  Lord  245 
Jesus!  shorten  the  delay  315 
Jesus!  show  thy  great  98 
Jesus,  Source  of  grace  88 

*  Jesus!  were  we  through  thy  173 
Jesus!  wipe  away  my  tears  161 
joy,  all  joys  exceeding  141 
keep  me  contrite,  low  176 
keep  our  souls  and  senses  293 
keep  thy  banquet.  Lord  266 
King  of  glory!  Christ  the  101 

*  Kingof  peace,  our  Sov'reign  334 
Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  63&;166 
Lamb  of  God!  the  book  3 
Lamb  of  God  tormented  132 

*  Lamb  of  God  unspotted  29&30 
Lamb  of  God!  who  wast  160 


INDEX. 


*  0  Lamb  once  slain,  my  Lord    128 

let  each  member  of  thy  fold  231 
let  me  thee  behold  in  faith  128 
let  my  house  a  temple  be  59 
let  my  soul  with  thee  114 

let  that  faith  which  thou  96 

let  thy  congregation  feel         207 

*  let  thy  countenance  most        114 

*  let  thy  love  our  hearts  147&230 
let  thy  pity  thee  constrain  137 
let  thy  Spirit  stay  with  me 
let  thy  Spirit  still  attend  me 
let  thy  strength  and  might 
let  us  always  think  thee 
let  us  then  repeat  the 
lift  on  us  thy  gracious 
lift  up  thy  countenance 


Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 


accept  my  Avorthless 
afford  a  sinner  liafht 


163 

98 
250 
172 

67 
208 
216 
138 

89 


asham'd  and  blushing  208 
before  us  go 
be  thou  my  shield 
command  us  what 
'fore  thee  abas'd  I 
forgive  a  sinful  child 


Lord  God  Holy  Ghost 


Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 
Lord 


grant  my  request 

how  very  short  I  fall 

how  vile  am  I 

I'll  treasure  in  my 

in  me  fulfil 

let  thy  countenance 

lift  up  thy 

preserve  me  sound 

the  contrite  sinner's 

the  widow's  Friend 

thou  great  High-priest  205 


249 
108 
251 
164 
275 
172 
320 

in 

91 
137 
109 
225 
222 
190 
175 
293 


thy  everlasting  95 

thy  grace  impart  158 

Lord  we  highly  magnify  248 

Lord!  we'll  bless  thee  all  305 

Lord!  what  thee  tormented  30 

Lord!  when  condemnation  33 

Lord!  who  dost  thyself  263 

Lord!  who  number'st  all  289 

Love,  all  love  excelling  139 

Love  divine!  how  strong  261 

Love  divine!  what  hast  42 

Love!  no  human  tongue  67 

Love!  thou  bottomless  96 

Love  unbounded!  Refuge  183 

lovely  Infant!  thou  art  full  14 


0  majestic  Being  194 

*  make  each  family  a  temple  291 
make  us  quite  conform'd  to  147 

*  Maker  of  my  soul  237 
may  he  so  sensibly  205 
may  his  love  our  hearts  115 
may  I  humbly  onward  move  133 
may  I  in  his  love  be  blest  143 
may  I  look  to  Christ  without  117 
may  I  never  from  thee  108 
may  I  never  speak  a  word  275 
may  I  then  of  Christ  this  299 
may  I  with  submissiveness  176 
may  my  life  and  labor  34 
may  my  soul  on  thee  299 
may  our  fellowship  abide  214 
may  our  friends,  thy  278 
may  our  lives  thy  pow'r  239 
may  our  Lord,  the  God  of  238 
may  our  marriage  state  289 
may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  124 

*  may  the  Witness-spirit  246 
may  thy  church  before  thee  205 
may  thy  flock  still  more  146 
may  thy  name  still  cheer  20 
may  thy  ransom'd  people  243 
may  thy  word  in  207 
may  we  ever  feel  thee  near  277 
may  we  ever  walk  with  him  304 
may  we  feel  thy  healing  287 
may  we,  in  all  we  do  289 
may  we.  Saviour,  step  113 
merciful  Saviour  280 
might  all  my  wishes  tend  53 
might  I  but  resemble  thee  275 
might  I  live  in  the  37 
might  it  be  our  hearts  281 
might  our  souls  and  bodies  268 
might  this  church  of  Christ  215 
might  this  myst'ry  great  287 
might  thy  dying  love  38 

*  might  we  all  Christ's  name  282 

*  might  we  all.  Lord  God  110 
might  we  clearly  trace  251 
might  we  poor  sinners  323 
most  mighty,  O  most  holy  18 

*  my  dear  Saviour!  when  thy  22 

*  my  God!  I  come  oppress'd  158 
my  Immanuel  157 

*  my  soul,  mark  ev'ry  word  153 

*  my  soul  Avhat  means  this  186 
myst'ry  of  godliness  280 


INDEX. 


O  no!  in  all  things  I  shall  183 

*  precious  thoughts  of  peace  287 
Prince  of  peace!  thou  Source  47 

*  rejoice  Christ's  happy  123 
righteous  Father,  how  66 

*  sanctify  us  by  thy  truth,  we  67 
shed  abroad,  Lord  Jesus  74 
Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  290 
sing  again  43 

*  sing  ye  people  rais'd^from  124 
Spirit  in  the  Godhead's  235 

*  Spirit  of  grace  76 
Spirit  of  wisdom,  of  love  64 
sustain  us  on  the  road  261 
take  me  as  thy  property  275 

*  take  my  heart  and  109 
take  us  up  into  thy  arms  276 
teach  us  all  thy  perfect  will  244 

*  tell  me  no  more  153 
tell  me  often  of  each  wound  145 
that  I  could  join  their  321 
that  I  like  a  little  child  135 
that  I  may  faithfully  152 
that  I  may  so  favor'd  be  280 
that  I  might  still  more  170 
that  I  never  might  forget  162 
that  I  thus  could  always  40 
that  I  were  still  more  140 

*  that  in  Jesus'  church,  his  268 
that  my  heart  which  now  135 
that  my  sins  might  find  29 
that  such  might  be  our  148 

*  that  the  Comforter  would  81 
that  the  Lord  could  quite  149 
that  the  world  might  know  79 
that  to  this  heav'nly  21 

*  that  we  could  for  ever  sit  115 
that  we,  his  steps  to  follow  148 

*  that  we,  with  gladness  of  201 
th'  amazing  demonstration  12 

*  the  delights,  the  heav'nly  70 
the  happy  hours  I  spend  142 

*  the  love  wherewith  I'm  34 
the  rich  blessings  which  184 
the  rich  depths  of  love  138 
then  turn  to  him,  and  live  86 
therefore  impart  76 
therefore,  my  Jesus  186 
this  makes  me  think  with  36 

*  thou,  before  whose  Father's  279 

*  thou  Day-spring  from  on  18 

*  thou  God  of  our  salvation  237 


O  thou  life-giving  Stream!  the  78 

thou  matchless  Source  of  52 

thou,  our  first-born  Brother  234 

thou,  our  highest  comfort  75 

thou,  the  church's  Head  235 

*  thou,  the  church's  Lord  229 
thou,  the  sole  Defence  and  242 
thou.  Well-spring  of  151 
thou,  who  always  dost  235 

*  thou  who  in  the  sanctuary  205 

*  thou  who  out  of  sin's  dark  217 

*  thou,  who  pardon  can'st  104 
thou,  who,  to  redeem  my  125 

*  thou,  whose  goodness  221 

*  thou,  whose  human  life  for  173 
thou,  whose  love  extends  227 

*  thou,  whose  mercies  far  224 
'tis  the  greatest  happiness  22 
Well  of  life!  we  pant  for  222 
Well-spring  flowing  259 
were  his  death  impressed  132 
were  my  whole  mind  113 
were  we  free  from  strange  268 
what  a  consolation  30 

*  what  a  depth  of  love  and  101 
what  a  privilege  is  this  169 
what  a  striking  exhibition  259 

*  what  a  wretched  heart  have  274 
what  blessings  are  from  132 
what  comfort  flows  125 

*  what  complete  salvation  132 

*  what  happiness  divine  270 

*  what  is  Christ  to  me  115 

*  what  joy  322 

*  what  love  is  here  displayed  48 

*  what  peace  divinely  sweet  4 

*  what  sono;s  in  hicrhest  strain  253 
what  songs  of  praises  320 

*  what  would  be  my  condition  159 
when  will  the  time  draw  53 

*  whither  shall  I  fly  88 
wonder,  far  exceeding  33 

*  world!  see  thy  Creator  31 

*  ye  heavenly  souls  321 
yes!  having  found  in  the  150 
yes  I  feel  I  am  forgiv'n  107 
yes!  nor  would  I  change  214 
yes!  our  free  election  217 

Object  not,  I'm  a  wretch  too  83 

Observe  the  sympathy  and  36 

O'erwhelm'd  with  grief,  and  27 

Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  69 


INDEX. 


Of  all  thou  the  beginning-  art  57 

Christ  we'll  gladly  testify  78 

each  weight  still  more  221 

his  complete  salvation  1G7 

life  the  Fountain  thou  73 

nothing  we  have  ever  done  102 

our  lives  we  will  be  careful  156 

such  love  what  mortal  can  16 

this  great  truth  we  boldly  74 

this  I  am  persuaded  181 

Oft  as,  in  spirit,  Christ  he  168 

*  as  the  church  the  blessings  209 
he  was  hungry,  spent  and  21 
to  pray'r  by  night  retreated  21 

*  Often  I  call  to  mind  the  24 

oppress'd  with  human  21 

Oftentimes  for  thee  I  sigh  143 

One  day  is  better  211 

of  those  sheep  in  deserts  6 

suit  in  mercy  to  us  grant  230 

*  there  is  above  all  others  137 

*  there  is  to  Christ  well  213 
thing  I'll  gladly  do,  to  31 

*  view.  Lord  Jesus!  of  thy  37 
wish,  with  holy  212 
with  Christ  their  Head  1 1 9 

On  fallen  men  he  cast  his  199 

him  we'll  venture  all  we  241 

his  precious  death  and  319 

Israel's  scatter'd  tribes  206 

me,  my  King,  exert  thy  160 

me,  thy  helpless  worm  90 

my  heart  thy  wounds  for  32 

*  our  God  we  will  rely  291 
that  day  of  consummation  170 
the  cross,  thy  body  broken  27 
thee  almighty  Lord  of  193 
thee  alone  my  hope  relies  138 

*  this  glad  day  a  brighter  51 
those  who  faithful  prove  154 

*  thy  ransom'd  congregation  221 
us  he  spent  his  life  and  90 
us,  their  parents,  grace  290 
what  joys  celestial  320 
wither'd  grass  reclines  thy  15 

Only  against  offence  252 

Or,  art  thou  at  a  loss  41 

he  that  consolation  230 

Other  refuge  have  I  none  191 

Others  may  seek  satisfaction  107 

*  Our  baptism  first  declares  257 

*  children,  gracious  Lord  290 
comfort  is,  that  he  doth  292 


Our  conversation  is  in  heaven  310 

Counsellor  we  praise  17 

elders  and  all  other  243 

enraptur'd  hearts  shall  25 

eternal,  kind  Creator  12 

faith  is  feeble,  we  97 

Father,  great  and  69 

Father,  who  in  heaven  69 

God  defends  us  day  by  305 

God  is  fully  reconcil'd  41 

gracious  God  be  praised  74 

gracious  Saviour,  Head  50 

hands  for  blessing  205 

hearts  thou  didst  cheer,  76 

heav'nly  Father!  hear  235 

heav'nly  Father  is  not  67 

heav'nly  Father,  Source  65 

lips  would  gladly  229 

life,  our  death  252 

Lord  and  Saviour  doth  284 

Lord  contradiction  154 

Lord  now  call eth  5 

lot  how  blessed  121 

lot  in  future  years  296 

lot  of  grace  how  truly  231 

meek,  sufF'ring  Saviour  28 

only  stay  is  Jesus'  grace  211 

pleasure  and  our  duty  169 

Redeemer  rose  victorious  319 

Saviour  was  a  lovely  child  274 
souls  and  bodies  feed 
souls  and  bodies.  Lord 
souls  with  inmost  shame 
thankful  tears  then 
theme  within  the  church 
thirsting-  can  never 
weak  endeavors  bless 
whole  salvation  doth 
works  and  merits  we 
youth  decay'd  his  pow'r 


Ourselves  dear  Lord!  we  now 
Outcasts  of  men,  to  you  I 

*  Out  of  love  and  boundless 

of  love  he  man  created 
of  mere  grace  unmerited 

*  of  the  deep  I  cried 

*  of  the  deep  I  cry  to  thee 
Own  me.  Lord,  my  Preserver 

*  thy  congregation 


68 

135 

228 

22 

94 

7 

250 

5 

241 

198 

230 

87 

276 

294 

9 

93 

89 

30 

226 


Pardon  all  our  sins,  O  Lord       261 
Jesus!  each  transgression  300 


INDEX. 


*  Parents!  weigh  before  the  290 
Peace  and  good-will  are  now  67 

*  be  to  this  congregation  233 

*  be  to  thy  ev'ry  dwelling  232 
on  earth:  good-will  to  14 

*  on  earth,  heav'n  is  18 
Perhaps,  with  the  aim  153 
Pervade,  thou  precious  flood  265 
Pilgrims  on  earth  195 
Pledge  of  the  promise  giv'n  79 
Plenteous  grace  in  thee  is  191 
Poor  sinners,  sing  the  Lamb  55 

tho'  I  am,  despis'd,  forgot  189 

Poverty,  and  ev'ry  want  168 

*  Praise  be  given  to  Christ  272 

be  to  Christ,  for  us  he  124 

*  be  to  God,  the  Holy  240 
be  to  thee  in  Christendom  75 
for  ev'ry  scene  distressing  124 

*  God  for  ever  109 
God,  from  whom  all  296 
on  earth  to  thee  be  given  97 
our  God!  it  is  but  just  303 

*  the  Lord!  bounteously  220 
the  Lord!  for  on  us  15 
the  Lord,  God,  our  16 
the  Lord,  whose  saving  15 
the  Spirit's  mighty  work  64 

*  to  Christ,  the  Son  of  God  168 
to  the  Lamb  once  slain  202 
ye  the  Lord  203 
ye  then  his  glorious  name  255 

*  Praises,  thanks  and  adoration  202 

*  Preachers  of  the  gospel  241 

*  Precious  bible!  what  a  4 
♦Prepare  a  thankful  song  71 

*  your  lamps,  stand  318 
Presence  of  mind  on  me  204 
Present  alike  in  ev'ry  place  57 

*  Present  your  bodies  to  the  110 
Preserve  by  thy  most  gracious  208 

in  constant  love  and  207 

I  pray,  my  heart  275 

O  Lord!  our  garments  167 

*  this  ship  and  company  304 
thy  church.  Lord  Jesus  223 

Preserves  believers  in  the  1 

Prevent  me,  lest  I  harbor  297 

Princes  to  his  imperial  name  70 

Prophet!  to  me  reveal  73 

Prostrate  before  the  mercy  268 

Pursue,  my  soul,  the  sacred  23 
Hh3 


Q 


Quick  as  the  apple  of  the  eye  174 

Quickly,  O  Lord!  thy  angels  305 

*  Quiet,  Lord!  my  froward  62 

*  Quite  alone,  and  yet  not  203 


R 


Raise  again  the  joyful  sound  255 

thy  down-cast  eyes,  and  85 

*  your  devotion,  mortal  54 
Reach  out  thy  sceptre.  King  134 
Ready  for  you  the  angels  85 

our  Saviour  is  indeed  95 

the  Father  is  to  own  85 

the  Spirit  to  impart  85 

Reality  and  solid  ground  164 

Reason  gives  no  saving  light  2 

Receive  him,  0  Christ,  as  a  257 

our  cordial  thanks,  O  1 

our  thanks,  O  Lamb  of  75 

^  Redeemed  congregation  125 

*  souls!  adore  and  218 

*  Redeemer  of  mankind  243 
of  my  soul  106 

Redeeming  Lord,  0  be  thou  89 

Reflecting  how  our  Lord  and  176 

*  Refresh  me.  Lord!  with  300 

*  Rejoice  in  Jesus'  birth  17 

*  my  soul,  God  cares  69 
my  soul!  thou  soon  320 

*  O  church,  the  Saviour's  50 
O  heav'ns  and  earth  9 

*  our  nature  Christ  11 

*  the  Lord  in  triumph  51 

*  thou  happy  little  flock  317 
ye  contrite  hearts  258 
your  conqu'ring  50 

Rely  on  God,  thy  Saviour  60 

Remain  our  Lord,  our  206 

Remember  him  who  once  97 

Remind  thy  little  flock,  too  149 

Renew'd  in  heart  we're  then  167 

Renew  thine  image  Lord  in  72 

Repeat  the  solemn  strain  326 

Resolve,  my  stubborn  heart  89 

*  Resting  in  the  silent  grave  48 
Revive  our  drooping  faith  77 
Rise!  and  your  pilgrim.-path  269 

brethren!  we  to  all  the  128 

*  exalt  our  Head  and  King  '214 


INDEX. 


Rise,  go  forth  to  meet  the  317 

*  my  soul!  shake  off  all  12 

*  ye  foil' wers  of  the  Lamb  155 

*  Rock  of  ages,  rent  for  me  270 
Round  each  habitation  210 

his  pierced  feet  I'll  cling  141 

*  Tabor  heav'nly  glories  39 
Ruler  of  the  congregation  236 


S 


*  Sacred  name  of  Jesus  20 
Saints  and  angels  join'd  in  84 
Salvation  be  brought  unto  198 

thus  did  he  obtain  41 

Sanctify  us  for  thyself  215 

Save  me  from  liking  what  is  274 

Saving  name  of  Jesus  20 

Saviour!  if  of  Zion's  city  210 

*  of  thy  chosen  race  91 

*  through  grace  divine  138 
to  my  heart  be  near  92 

*  visit  thy  plantation  231 
Say,  0  love's  eternal  Source  174 

ye  blest  seraphic  legions  16 

Scarce  had  Adam  fall'n  16 

Scorn'd  and  revil'd  as  vras  155 

Screen  me  in  each  unguarded  178 

Search  me,  O  God!  and  163 

out,  discover  and  erase  162 

*  Searcher  of  hearts  thou  110 

*  See  from  the  rock  the  270 

him  bear  his  cross,  in  deep  25 

him  set  forth  before  your  85 

his  faithful  witness-train  155 

how  the  victors  go  320 

*  Jesus,  seated  'midst  his  259 

*  my  soul!  God  ever  blest  22 
redemption,  long  expected  316 
th'  almighty  God  descend  17 
the  dear  sheep,  by  Jesus  188 
the  joyful  shepherds  round  301 
the  Judge  our  nature  315 
the  streams  of  living  waters  210 
this  transient  mortal  life  316 


where  the  servants  of  their  239 
*     world!  upon  the  shameful       39 

your  Saviour  in  a  manger  12 
Seems  the  subject  ever  new  253 
Self-will,  that  cruel  enemy  275 
Send  down  thy  likeness  from    108 


*  Servant  of  all!  to  toil  for  23 

of  God,  be  fill'd  240 

Service,  not  gifts,  thou  dost  57 

Set  on  our  breasts  thy  vSpirit's  276 

*  Shall  I,  thro'  fear  of  feeble  241 

I,  to  soothe  th'  unholy  241 

She  Christ,  her  faithful  216 

to  Christ,  her  matchless  213 

too,  who  touch'd  thee  in  97 

Shed  wisdom's  ray  62 

Shelter  our  souls  most  224 

*  Shepherd,  help  thy  chosen  246 

*  of  souls,  refresh  and  234 

*  of  thy  blood-bought  255 
Should  any  one  of  serious  94 

any  think,  he's  so  94 

any  virtuous  seem  to  be  99 

bitter  be  mix'd  186 

earth  lose  its  foundation  181 

I  in  earth's  pleasures  143 

I  thus  to  thee  have  22 

my  bosom  with  lewd  33 

not  I  for  gladness  leap  271 

*  our  minds  to  earthly  171 
self-complacency  take  100 
they  be  early  hence  280 
we  not  rejoice  to  see  155 

Sbouldst  thou  desire  her  beauty  266 

Show'rs  of  blessings  from  the  242 

Show  them  what  their  ways  255 

us  daily  more  and  more  246 

us  our  poverty;  relieve  77 

Sick  outwardly,  or  in  distress  183 

Since  all  that  I  meet  with  187 

God  bestow'd  his  only  4 

he  became  my  sacrifice  8 

he  did  from  the  dead  312 

he  o'er  heav'n  bears  54 

he  welcomes  every  soul  267 

Jesus'  body  I  have  ate  273 

Jesus  died,  my  guilty  272 

Jesus'  pardon,  love  and  102 

nor  end,  nor  bounds  59 

our  Saviour  call'd  us  to  244 

thou  hast  deliver'd  us  215 

thou  our  wretched,  lost  167 

thou  to  me  didst  being  122 

'tis  the  Lord's  command  202 

we  can't  doubt  God's  182 

we  likewise  may  attain  323 

we,  though  unworthy  165 

Sing  Hallelujah!  Christ  49 


INDEX. 


*Sing  Hallelujah,  honor,  praise,  133 

*  Hallelujah!  praise  the  326 
of  his  dying  love  199 
praises  to  our  risen  Lord     50 

*  praises  unto  God  on  197 

*  with  awe,  in  strains  36 
with  glad  anticipation       294 

*  with  humble  hearts  124 
ye  ransom'd!  to  his  praise    87 

*Sinner!  hear  thy  Saviour's  84 

Sinners!  attend  to  Jesus'  voice ,      5 

*  come,  the  Saviour  see    83 

*  hear  the  joyful  news       86 
in  ourselves  unworthy  159 

*  obey  the  gospel-word  85 
*=  Redeemer,  gracious      242 

rejoice,  he  died  for  you    53 
who  in  thee  believe        97 

*  with  adoration  13 

*  would  you  be  healed      86 

*  your  maker  is  your  87 
Sin-sick  souls!  repair  for  219 
Sin's  rankling  sores  my  soul  305 
Sit  thou  at  my  right  hand  53 
Sleep,  my  babe,  thy  food            301 

now,  dear  child!  and        302 

*  well,  dear  child!  sleep  301 
So  as  she  believed  323 

closely  in  my  mind  153 

long  I'll  pray  below  to  live   278 

lovM  me  the  eternal  God         24 

may  I,  each  day  144 

shall  I  walk  the  narrow  89 

shall  my  ev'ry  pow'r  to  58 

shelters  Christ  our  Saviour  293 

sure  will  I  be  245 

Soft  and  easy  is  thy  cradle         301 

Sometimes  thy  rod  may  seem       62 

Soon  as  the  Spirit  shows  72 

as  we  draw  our  infant  8 

in  this  world  will  finish'd  302 

make  us  to  be  180 

shall  we  hear  him  say       200 

will  he  wipe  off  ev'ry        304 

Songs  of  vict'ry  to  the  Lamb     321 

Sorrow  and  pain,  and  ev'ry         325 

*Soul!  at  this  most  awful  264 

spirit  and  mind  245 

Speak,  gracious  Lord!  my  162 

O  Lord!  thy  servant  2 

*Spirit  of  truth!  come  down  79 1 

*  of  truth,  essential  God        2 


Spirit  of  truth,  who  Christ's  206 

Spread  thy  blessing  here  and  224 

Stand  still,  and  see,  what  14 

Steadfast  in  faith  to  Jesus  182 

Still  as  we  grow  in  years,  in  276 
be  thy  wounds  to  me  more  133 

*  may  we  keep  the  aim  in  278 
will  I  wait,  0  Lord!  on  157 

*Storms  of  trouble  may  assail  185 

Straight  to  Jesus'  wounds  159 

Stripes  and  cruel  mock'ries  25 

Stronger  far  his  love  than  16 

Strong  let  us  in  thy  grace  abide  276 

Such  grace  on  me  is  spent  265 

unexampled,  boundless  134 

was  thy  truth,  and  such  23 

*Suff'ring  Saviour,  Lamb  of  261 

Sure  as  thou  art  the  church's  238 

as  thou  liv'st  196 

*  God  is  present  here  302 
never,  till  my  latest  103 

*Surely  God  is  present  here  53 

once  thy  garden  231 

Sweet  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  57 

majesty  and  awful  love  70 

*  the  moments,  rich  in  131 
Sweetly  may  we  all  agree  147 


Take  full  possession  of  my        157 

*  Lord!  all  self  from  me       108 

*  me  into  thy  hands  anew  245 
our  poor  hearts,  and  let  107 
us  under  thy  protection     221 

*Teach  me,  my  God  and  297 

me  to  live,  that  I  may    299 
me  to  show  forth  thy     275 

*  meyetmoreof  thy  blest  145 
us.  Lord!  to  follow  thee  230 

*  us  O  Lord!  the  cross's  81 
us  to  number  so  our  days  311 
us  to  pray  for  all  the      207 

Tell  me  little  flock  beloved  21 

Tender  compassion  may  we  146 
pity,  love  sincere  146 

*Ten  thousand  talents  once  144 
thousand  thousand  61 

*Thank  God!  towards  308 

Thanks,  adoration,  glory  250 

*  and  praise,  Jesus!  unto  123 
and  praise,  Lord  our         1 


*Thanks  beloved  Saviour 

*  be  to  thee,  0  Lamb  of 

*  be  to  thee,  thou  Lamb 
be  to  thee,  who  hast 
dearest  Jesus!  for  thy 

*  for  ever  be 
for  his  boundless  love 
for  revealing  to  us 
for  thy  last  heart 
for  thy  suff 'rinsfs,  tears 
for  thy  thirst,  O  Prince 
Jesus!  for  thy  sacred 

*  to  our  Lord  for  all  the 
to  thee  for  all  the  care 
to  the  Father  now  be 

*  to  the  man  of  sorrows 
we  give,  and  adoration 
wisdom,  majesty 

*Thanksgiving,  honor,  praise 
That  blood  which  thou  hast 
bond  of  love,  that  mystic 
cause  shall  never  sutfer 
dear  blood,  for  sinners 

*  doleful  night  before  his 

*  favor  grant  to  us,  O 
grace  upon  us  all  bestow 
he  all,  who  in  hirn 
he,  as  man,  might 
he  who  ascended 
he  will  guide  us,  whom 
his  incarnation 

*  I  am  thine,  my  Lord 
I'm  an  honorable  vessel 
love  of  thine,  thou 
mighty  pow'r  thou  then 
mystery,  from  ages  seal'd 

*  our  Lord's  views  with  us 

*  peace  which  God  alone 
precious  fountain 
rich  atoning  blood 
soul  and  body,  on  thy 
spark,  enkindled  in  my 
this  redeemed,  happy 
thou  for  us  didst  live 
thou,  O  Lord!  wilt  stand 
thousands  by  our 
truth  and  mercy,  while 
way  is  holy,  christians 
we  never  should  forget 
were  a  grief  I  could  not 
which  is  by  the  world 
which  the  law  could 


INDEX. 

200 

The 

200 

133 

312 

298 

190 

221 

78 

123 

123 

123 

248 

306 

276 

* 

15 

127 

* 

255 

149 

196 

* 

91 

258 

212 

42 

261 

297 

277 

* 

67 

* 

18 

53 

* 

184 

319 

188 

* 

192 

145 

* 

237 

250 

* 

65 

66 

259 

* 

202 

* 

114 

163 

232 

3 

317 

232 

184 

89 

262 

189 

177 

116 

aim  and  purpose  121 

almighty  Former  of  the  138 
almighty  God  is  He  17 

almighty  Judge  condemned  9 
angels  at  his  birth  rejoice  15 
angels,  whom  his  breath  305 
answer  humble  thanks  134 
assembly  which  with  thee  54 
best  return  for  one  like  me  200 
blood  of  Christ  alone  can  78 
blood-sweat,  trickling  170 

blood,  which  thou  hast  140 
bread  of  life  we  eat  in  faith  49 
breath,  which  can  the  269 

Bridegroom  now  appears  320 
Bridegroom  of  our  souls  286 
cause  and  glory,  Lord  2 

cause  of  this,  I  know  it  12 
child  sweetly  rests  281 

church  above  no  other  325 
church,  his  ransom'd  bride  287 
church  of  Christ  who  views  216 
church  on  earth,  in  70 

church  submits  to  Christ  288 
church,  thro' all  her  bounds  195 
congregation,  while  below  265 
consecrated  house  we  love  213 
cov'nant  is  made  246 

cross,  the  cross!  Oh,  that's  41 
curses,  which  the  law  of  8 
daily  favors  of  my  God  59 
day  will  come  when  Jesus  247 
doctrine  of  Christ's  blood  99 
doctrine  of  our  dying  Lord  241 
dying  thief  rejoic'd  to  see  44 
earth's  the  Lord's  to  251 

elders'  holy  choir  149 

eye  of  faith  he  giveth  132 

eye  sees  water  257 

enjoyment  of  Christ's  148 

enjoyment  of  the  flesh  268 
eternal  and  almighty  God  11 
Father  from  eternity  112 

Father  in  heav'n  280 

Father  lov'd  us,  as  his  own  10 
Father  sent  his  Son  to  die  77 
Father's  Equal,  God  the  70 
Father's  garden  here  below  219 
Father's  kind  inspection  217 
feeble  he  makes  strong  292 
feeble  souls  he  doth  sustain  80 
fire  of  love  that  burns         143 


INDEX. 


The  fondest  mother  cannot  82 

genuine  mind  of  Christ  172 
gifts  of  Christ  are  so  116 

God  of  mercies  let  us  50 

God  of  peace  to  guilty  49 

God  of  peace  you  sanctify  238 
gospel  as  a  polishM  glass  3 
gospel,  in  these  blessed      250 

*  grace,  enjoy'd  by  faith  307 
grace  is  great,  unspeakable  119 

*  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus         66 

*  great  salvation  of  the  214 
ground  of  my  profession     181 

*  happy  church  of  Christ  223 
hearing  of  thy  precious  295 
heav'nly»hosts  with  awe  192 
high  and  mighty  ones  the  176 
highest  obligations  32 

*  holy  angels  306 

*  holy  bread  which  now        263 

*  holy  child  Jesus  279 
Holy  Ghost  had  long  10 
Holy  Ghost  he  sends  71 
Holy  One,  made  sin  for  us  9 
Holy  Spirit  hath  revealed  288 
holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  God  100 

*  hour  of  sleep  is  now  at       299 

*  hours'  decline  and  setting  299 
humble  sinner's  shame  100 
husbands  sanctify  and  bless  288 

*  impression  of  what  Christ  133 
joyful  sound  is  news  of         94 

*  just  made  perfect,  who  in  326 
Lamb  of  God  shed  all  his     47 

*  Lamb  of  God  unspotted       201 

*  Lamb  of  God  was  slain        94 

*  Lamb  of  God,  who  saves  us  167 
Lamb  was  slain!  both  day    197 

*  Lamb  Avas  slain!  let  us  197 
Lamb,  who  by  blood  our     201 

*  language  of  true  faith  98 
last  attention  due  demands  36 
law  condemns,  and  justice  8 
law  cried,  justice  must  5 
law  reveal'd  sin's  sinfulness  5 
load,  which  caus'd  us          183 

*  Lord  ascendeth  up  on  high    52 

*  Lord  be  with  me  ev'ry        303 

*  Lord  bless  and  keep  thee      66 

*  Lord  descended  from  90 
Lord  draws  near  us             259 

*  Lord  ere  he  appeared         212 


*The  Lord  first  empties  whom  90 
Lord  for  us  great  things  218 
Lord  hath  ever  to  his  flock  192 
Lord  hath  highly  favor'd  284 
Lord  hath  promis'd  good   123 

*  Lord  himself  gave  forth  250 
Lord  is  ris'n  again  51 

*  Lord  my  Portion  is  308 

*  Lord  my  Shepherd  is  and  136 
Lord's  joy  be  our  strength  244 
love  I  owe  for  sin  forgiv'n  145 
love  of  Christ  constraining  253 

*  love  of  Christ  to  me  is  203 
love  of  sin  departs  71 

*  love  which  Jesus  Christ  288 
loving  Jesus  passing  by        7 

*  Man  of  sorrows  whose  55 
many  drops  of  blood  205 
merits  of  thy  death  119 
message  as  from  God  85 
mighty  seraphs  join            195 

*  mist  before  my  eyes  92 

*  more  forgiveness  thou        105 

*  more  I  know  of  Jesus' gracel66 
more  the  Lamb  of  God  we  120 
more  thro' grace,  myself  115 
myst'ry  of  redeeming  love  114 
needy  share  thy  consol  ation  293 
nightly  watches  would  I    299 

*  one  thing  needful,  that  105 
op'ning  heav'ns  around  298 
patience,  love,  unwearfed  217 
peace  of  God  then  fills  the  117 

*  prayers  of  the  needy  203 
precious  flood  43 
Prince  of  life  reclin'd  his  50 
privilege  to  be  with  Christ  115 
promise  of  immortal  bliss  94 
purity  our  God  requires  286 
reproach  of  Christ  is  154 
root  of  David  here  we  find     18 

*  sabbath  is  for  man,  that  he  234 
Saviour!  Oh,  whatendless  138 

*  Saviour's  blood  and  100 
Saviour's  ransom'd  race  200 
Saviour,  whom  they  lov'd  280 

*  seraphim  of  God  306 
seraphim  with  sweetest  57 
sheep  of  Jesus,  which  80 
simple  heart  no  care  178 
Son  of  God,  who  fram'd  11 
soul,  from  sin  for  ever  free  325 


INDEX. 


The  souls  that  believe  153 

spirit  is  gone  281 

*  spirit  of  the  witnesses  224 
Spirit  which  anointed         211 

*  spirits  of  the  just  313 
Spirit's  witness  full  and     164 

*  springs  of  salvation  251 
stony  heart  dissolves  in       41 

*  suff 'ring  Lamb,  my  38 

*  suff'rings  of  this  life's         156 

*  Sun  of  grace  is  rising  16 
thieves,  expiring  on  each  41 
thoughtof  blood  and  water  27 
time  to  him  is  known  308 
time  will  come                   321 

*  unbounded  love  of  my  112 
unworthiest  of  his  friends  55 
venerable  train  195 
w^ak'ning  trumpet  all  shall  315 
water  flowing  from  thy  side  170 
water  is  in  baptism  seen  256 
whole  creation  join  in  one  198 
whole  salvation  of  thy  Son    67 

*  will  of  God  is  always  best  184 

*  wise  men  from  the  east 
Word  eternal  did  assume 
word  of  God  like 
word  of  Jesus'  bloody 
world  and  Satan  rage 
world,  sin,  death,  oppose 

*  worst  of  evils  we  can 
wrath  upon  thee  poured 

Thee  for  thy  care  we  bless 


God's  own  Son,  with  joy 
gracious  Lord!  we  now 
I  adore,  most  gracious 
I  exult  to  feel 
^        Lord!  Hove  with  sacred 
"         Lord,  th'  angelic  armies 
of  ourselves  we  could  not 
^        O  my  God  and  King 

the  angels  ceaseless  sing 
t'  approach  with  av/e  we 

*  we  address  in  humble 
we  approach,  most 

*  w^e  love,  and  long  to  see 

*  will  I  love,  my  Strength 
would  I  view  and  duly 

Then,  after  supper,  took  the 
after  walking  in  thy 
all  grief  is  drown'd 
&U  old  things  will  pass 


2 

9 
146 
216 
71 
72 
166 
31 
221 
283 
277 
153 
79 
139 
306 

81 

68 
198 
236 
302 
295 
310 
139 

56 
260 
275 
113 
319 


Then  at  the  end  of  all  distress  291 
ev'n  in  storms  I  thee  157 
his  own  hand  shall  wipe  316 
I  shall  be  supremely  305 

in  a  nobler,  sweeter  44 

let  our  humble  faith  56 

let  us  adore  him,  and  198 
let  us  follow  Christ,  our  154 
let  us  rise,  and  serve  the  283 
let  us  sit  beneath  his  42 

let  us  thank  him  for  his  276 
Love  brake  forth  '  Behold  9 
murmur  not,  but  be  193 

on  clouds  in  glory  seated  17 
renew'd  by  grace,  the  284 
shall  our  wo  and  grief  320 
shall  we  go  from  96 

shall  we  in  every  state  168 
so  refers  my  state  to  him  188 
sup  with  us  in  love  234 

then  to  have  recourse  to  304 
the  souls  we  join'd  148 

tho'  the  worms  my  flesh  316 
thro' his  enabling  grace  168 
to  your  great  Physician  165 
we  forget  distresses  230 

we  suit  ourselves  to  252 

we  with  pity  look  on  102 
will  be  of  ransom'd  260 

*There  hangs  the  Saviour  41 

hast  thou  us,  most  248 

is  a  fountain  fiU'd  with  43 
is  a  house,  not  made  325 
is  asserted  210 

is  no  good  at  all  in  my  31 
overwhelm'd  with  grief  24 
saith  the  Saviour  I  will  231 
shall  our  raptur'd  200 

sits  the  princely  324 

the  rich  bounties  of  our  267 
w^e,  to  all  eternity  326 


where  my  blessed  Jesus  325 
with  trimmed  lamps         169 
There's  but  a  small  beginning   249 
Therefore,  all  his  agony  and         25 
I'll  humbly  cleave        95 
I'll  thee  adore  19 

I'll  view  the  Lamb  of  129 
my  hope  is  in  God's  89 
my  Saviour's  blood  100 
my  soul,  delight  no  176 
this  be  our  concern  for  285 


INDEX. 


Therefore,we'll  follow  willingly  1 56 

whate'er  our  trials  be  292 

Thereto  the  church  of  Christ      306 

These  are  the  wounds  I  bore       266 

mine  eyes  most  certainly  310 


our  fault'ring  lays  194 

were  the  unrelenting  92 

They  are  objects  of  God's  152 

by  the  Father  are  82 

can  cast  by  faith  their        1 64 

praise  the  Lamb  who        305 

*  that  are  whole,  need  not  156 
that  mourn,  blest  is  their  151 
who  always  our  Saviour's  144 
who  feel  their  want  and    271 

*  who  for  true  consolation  291 
who  him  their  Saviour       164 

*  who  hunger  after  Christ  267 

*  who  Jesus'  foll'wers  are    146 

*  who  know  our  Lord  164 
who  search  their  hearts  84 
who  see  themselves  14 
who  simply  to  him  119 
with  patience  having         323 

They're  delighted,  when  146 

Thine  eye  observ'd  from  far  68 

eyes  be  open  on  this        232 
is  the  kingdom,  thine         68 
Think,  how  on  the  cross  he  85 

my  soul!  how  great         218 
not,  'tis  time  enough  83 

*  on  our  brethren,  Lord!       249 
This  alone  can  keep  us  steady  284 

awful,  blessed  27 

be  my  support  in  need  92 
be  our  aim  on  earth,  thy  291 
be  our  supreme  delight  205 
blessed  truth  I  firmly  42 

child  is  therefore  blessed  314 
confirms  me  when  I'm         92 

*  day  is  holy  to  the  Lord     233 

*  flock  of  Christ  receiveth  238 
gives  me  comfort  and  311 
gospel  cheers  the  poor  1 
grace  as  long  as  life  shall  125 

*  habitation  233 
holy  bread  and  wine  273 
infant  rests  now  happily  314 
is  my  blood,  of  which  265 
is  my  joy,  which  ne'er  188 
is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  49 
is  the  Man,  th'  exalted        70 


This  is  the  time;  no  more  85 

Lamb  is  God  omnipotent  34 

lamp  thro'  all  the  tedious  3 

Lord!  I  do  with  many  133 

makes  us  all,  with  one  273 

mysterious,  heav'nly  264 

myst'ry;  ev'ry  throne  70 

night  my  longing  soul  299 

now,  with  heav'n's  241 

one  thing  needful  grant  180 

precious  blood  is  full  of  256 

reflection  fills  us  322 
sacred  word  exposeth  sin       1 

territory  211 

transient  world  is  not  317 

unction  may  I  ever  feel  109 

while  on  earth  we  will  120 

will  I  do,  thou  Child  12 

wondrous  grace  to  place  257 

yields  me  joy  203 

yields  true  joy  and  167 


Though  all  earthly  joys  be  fled  119 

*  but  a  little  child  lam  274 

*  by  nature  I'm  defiled  166 
by  threat'ning  storms  184 

*  Christ  was  God,  and  all  274 
comforted,  they  still  102 
dark  be  my  way  yet  187 
distresses  still  attend  thee  186 
ev'ry  child  of  God  95 
foes  on  ev'ry  side  assail  212 
guilt  should  fill  my  soul  312 
hated,  tho'  despis'd  and  250 
heav'n's  his  throne  he  90 
he  was  dead  before  82 
his  majesty  be  great  85 
I'm  a  sinful  creature  still  128 
I'm  in  body  full  of  pain  304 
I  to  mercy  had  no  right  136 
in  the  very  form  of  God  137 
man,  by  sin  deceived  212 
often  of  encurnb'ring  297 
pinch'd  by  poverty  at  254 
press'd,  we  need  not  yield  71 
rough  and  stormy  be  the  187 
seated  on  thy  Father's  54 
sin  with  us  doth  much  89 
sins  exceed  a  mountain  34 
ten  thousand  ills  beset  186 
then  unborn,  tho'  not  in  82 
the  outward  mark  and  168 
thou  hast  but  little  218 


Though  thou'rt  unseen,  yet  we 
to  his  boundless  mercy 
vine,  nor  fig-tree  neither 
waves  and  storms  go  o'er 
we  are  feeble 

*  we  can't  see  our  Saviour 
we  feel,  that  soul  and 
weak  and  poor  I  am  thine 

*Those  are  partakers  of  our 
children  are  to  God 

*  souls  are  truly 
Thou  anxiously  complainest 

art  comingf  to  a  King- 
art  destruction  to  the  grave 
art  my  daily  Bread! 
art  my  faithful  Friend 
art  my  inward  Guide 
art  my  Life;  thy  pow'r 

*  art  our  comfort  blessed 
art  our  Father  and  our 
art  our  Shepherd 
art  the  earnest  of  his 
art  th'  eternal  Light 
art  th'  eternal  Source  of 
art  the  Loveliest 
art  the  only  Comforter 
art  the  Truth;  in  thee 
art  the  Way;  thy  Spirit 
art  thyself  the  Seal 

*  Bridegroom  of  the  soul 
cam'st  in  love,  to  my 
canst  alone  to  us  true 
canst  discern  our 
canst  not  by  our  eyes 
canst  true  comfort  to 
chosest  us  to  show  thy 

*  Comforter  and  Guide  of 
comfortest  the  heavy 
countenance 
count'st  thy  children's 
dost  deliver 
dost  thy  sanctifying 
drewest  me  with  cords 
explainest  unto  us 
fill'st  with  the  gospel-light 
for  our  griefs  didst 
for  their  sake  who  hated 
for  thy  foes  entreatest 

*  Friend  of  sinners,  hear 
Friend  of  sinners!  love 
God  of  mercy  thy 
God  of  my  salvation 


INDEX. 

235 

*Thou  gracious  Saviour!  for 

275 

L3 

*           great  Teacher,  who 

80 

62 

*           Guardian  of  thy  lambs 

276 

96 
121 

hast  a  tender  sympathy 
*           hast  cancel  I'd  my 

55 

38 

116 

hast  kindly  led  us 

226 

285 

hast  no  pleasure  in  the 

81 

176 

hast  o'erthrown  the  foe 

195 

177 

hast  promis'd  for  our 

292 

301 

*           hast  the  world  so  greatly    67 

267 

*           hast  thy  church 

207 

26 

hast,  with  shepherd's 

211 

202 

heav'nly  Teacher!  thee 

81 

39 

*           hidden  Source  of  calm 

115 

73 

*           holy,  spotless  Lamb  6  &  178 

111 

in  grace,  hast  look'd  on 

142 

79 

Jesus!  art  my  God  and 

27 

111 

*           Jesus!  art  our  King 

195 

293 

*           Jesus!  more  than  thirty 

169 

67 

know'st  her  wants,  and 

207 

278 

know'st  my  inmost  soul 

161 

79 
195 

know'st  my  insufficiency 
know'st,  0  God!  that  I 

313 

308 

193 

*           know'st,  the 

224 

149 

know'st  which  way  to 

160 

80 

Lamb  of  God  once  slain  226 

111 

*           Lamb  once  slain,  thy 

273 

111 

*           Lamb  once  sl«in,  whose  114 

79 

Light  divine,  most 

75 

287 

Lord!  art  good,  and 

58 

140 

Lord!  art  Light;  thy 

58 

227 

Lord!  art  Love:  from 

58 

62 
57 

Lord!  art  present  to 
*           Lord!  must  for  thy 

298 
105 

35 

Lord  of  life!  fix  thou 

46 

169 

Lord!  tho'  heaven 

15 

78 

Lord!  wilt  not  forsake 

161 

77 

loving  all-atoning  Lamb 

90 

30 

lov'st  whate'er  thy 

57 

193 

*           Maker  of  each  creature 

74 

210 

*           Master  of  thy  family 

247 

80 
106 

*  meek  and  patient  Lamb 

*  Monarch  of  all 

154 
-213 

76 

76 

195 

*           my  Light,  my  leading 
my  Rock,  my  Strength 
0  Christ,  art  all  I  want 

201 
300 
191      1 

6 

of  all  nations  the  desire 

204 

26 

*           0  Jesus!  art  a  gracious 

139 

98 

on  my  neck  didst  fall 

68 

160 

open'st  us  a  door 

223     ! 

295 
26 

*           promis'd  Comforter 
ransom'd  church  of 

79     1 
263     : 

J 
i 
1 

INDEX. 


*  Thou  ransom'd  church  of        219 

*  reig-n'st  above  on  71 
richly  dost  deserve  39 
river  of  life  dost  revive    186 

*  Saviour  of  the  world  249 
say'st,  dear  Jesus!  all  114 
seest  our  weakness  62 
shall  my  comfort  be  88 
shalt  see  my  g-lory  soon  145 
Source  of  love,  God  75 
Sourceof  love,  I  rest  in    117 

*  Source  of  love,  thou  134 
Source  of  love,  we  pray  227 
Source  of  my  salvation  26 
sov'reign  Author  of  all  302 
sovereign  Lord  of  earth  213 
stretchest  to  infinity  56 
the  good  Shepherd  art  73 
the  great,  victorious  153 
thy  table  spreadest  for  268 
to  purchase  our  124 
wast  more  spotless  than  274 
when  we  are  oppress'd  193 
who  a  divine  repast        272 

*  who  art  present  with  273 
who  didst  love  me  first  119 
who  in  heaven  art  176 

*  who  in  the  days  of  thy  257 
who  on  earth  the  sick     203 

*  who  so  graciously  didst  237 

*  wiiose  name  is  224 
who  the  nail-prints  dost  37 
wilt  be  our  Saviour  279 
with  great  tenderness       55 

'Thousand  times  by  me  be  32 

*Thrice  happy  are  the  feeble  188 

*  happy  congregation  217 

*  happy  I  esteem  my  174 
happy  they  who  by  121 
happy  they  who  in  309 

Thro'  all  eternity  to  thee  61 

ev'ry  period  of  my  life  61 

grace  afford  us  211 

hidden  dangers,  toils  61 

him  alone  we  live:  for  197 

his  atonements  powers  179 

his  poverty  the  poor  84 

many  dangers,  toils  and  122 

this  vain  world  he  58 

thy  atoning  blood  88 

thy  grace,  may  we  130 
li 


Thus  Abraham  was  sav'd  by    100 

all  who  wait  upon  thee    284 

by  thy  pow'r  I  here  shall    1 06 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  10 

hast  thou  bought  us  6 

in  communion  may  we  112 

in  number  and  in  grace  228 

maywe  as  thine  221 

might  I  hide  my  40 

our  bliss  will  last  for  236 

penitents  who  die  to  sin  257 

preserv'd  from  Satan's  62 

sav'd  by  God's  10 

shall  we  believing  323 

shall  we  with  willing  246 

strengthen'd  in  the  inner  246 

the  soul  at  once  obtain  102 

while  his  death  my  sin  104 

will  my  wants  be  well  313 

will  our  infant  tongues  277 

Thy  bitter  agony  28 

bitter  death  shall  sweeten  312 

blest  people  trusting  in  237 

blood  preserve  my  178 

blood  shall  wash  our  50 

*  blood  so  dear  and  precious  43 

*  blood,  thy  blood  the  deed  128 
blood  was  shed  for  me  128 
body  slain  for  me  265 
bounty  gives  me  bread  59 
chastisements  are  nought  193 

*  child  so  minded  ever  113 
children  laud  thy  name  221 
church,  great  Saviour  211 

*  church,  O  Lamb  of  God  216 
closet  enter,  pray  and  182 
communion's  celebration  264 
conversation  be  sincere  296 
countenance  divine  28 
cross  and  saving  name  119 
cross,  thy  shame,  thy  143 
dying  love  all  other  love  31 
dying  love  doth  justly  154 
faithfulness  eternal  60 
faithfulness  I  oft  have  163 
flesh  to  us  a  pledge  is  259 
former  misspent  time  296 
gifts,  blest  Comforter  79 
glorious  gospel  spread  249 
glory  be  to  all  the  world  220 
goodness,  as  thy  pow'r  is  205 
grace  thou  freely  dost  223 


INDEX. 


Thy  gracious  call  invites  me 
head  bow'd  down  in 


Holy  Spirit  with  us  leave  272 
holy  unction  pow'r  affords  80 
incarnation  claims  our 
incarnation,  wounds  and 
joyful  Spirit  give  me 
law,  O  Lord!  be  my 
love  and  mercies  all 
love  divine  is  perfect 
love  hath  always  been 
love  hath  thaw'd  my 
love  is  great,  beyond  all 
love  my  Saviour!  all 
love  unchanging  is  our 
love  uphold  me,  when 
love,  which  always  is  the 
majesty  how  vast  it  is 
mercies  and  thyfaithfulness  138 
mercy  is  our  only  stay  222 
mercy,  Lord,  to  us  dispense  248 
mercy  may  I  ne'er  forget  125 
mercy  ne'er  from  me 
mercy  sweetens  ev'ry  soil 
messenger,  who  storms 
name  be  hallow'd 
name  dispels  my  guilt 
pierced  hands  for  us 
pow'rful  aid  thou  gracious 


108 1  Thy  unction  freely  dost  impart 
28  unction,  0,  may  I  obey 


75 
101 

88 
173 
143 
140 
141 

92 
261 
141 
165 
141 
134 

70 


128 
253 
206 
303 
40 
233 
289 


pow'rful  presence.  Lord  243 

precious,  all-atoning  270 

precious  blood  for  sinners  272 

providence  is  kind  and  58 

providence  my  life  61 

purposes  of  love  remain  165 

sacred  body  thou  didst  272 

sacred,  meritorious  infancy  13 

sacred  word  is  all  our  2 

saving  name  be  hallow'd  124 

secret  hand  we  bless,  on  183 

servants  and  thy  206 

sighs  and  groans  32 

sighs,  thy  groans  in  312 

statutes  to  thy  church  235 

stripes  have  me,  a  sinner  312 

suff 'ring  life  I  cannot  22 

suff'rings,  Lord,  each  261 

suff'rings  then,  and  bitter  125 

sweet  communion  77 

thoughts  are  high  and  61 

thoughts  of  peace  o'er  136 

thoughts  of  peace  o'er  us  207 


80 
204 

wisdom  scatters,  Lord  61 

wondrous  love  to  39 

wounds  present  to  our  131 

youth  unspotted,  full  of  277 

Till  allow'd  to  join  the  322 

death's  pale  ensigns  o'er  40 

fleeting  time  shall  have  199 

'^       God  in  human  flesh  I  see  66 

I  shall  once  behold  thy  128 

''^       permitted  hence  to  go  196 

that  time  mine  eyes  I'll  196 

the  day  when  I  shall  196 

*  the  hour  shall  come,  with  263 
then,  I  would  thy  love  20 
then,  thou  wilt  call  over  309 
to  heav'n  I  go  in  peace  196 
to  that  happy  fold  I'm  166 
we  in  heav'n  shall  take  81 
we  shall  in  heaven  323 
we  the  Lord  our  149 
we, who  here  must  often  292 
we  with  angels  join  to  225 

*  Time's  undefin'd  dimensions  133 
'Tis  by  you  they  should  be  290 

*  done!  my  God  hath  died  129 
done!  the  precious  41 

*  evident  that  Jesus  loves  143 
faith  that  changes  all  95 
faith  that  conquers  earth  95 
finish'dl  Jesus  cries       28&44 

*  finish'd  now  43 
finish'd!  was  the  solemn  36 
heav'n  on  earth,  by  faith  114 
heav'n  on  earth  to  taste  114 
he,  my  Saviour  Jesus  311 
here  my  needy  soul  is  25 
his  almighty  love  20' 
his  body  and  his  blood  263 
Jesus  Christ,  who  taketh  181 
myst'ry  all,  my  Maker  103 
only  this  which  Christ  of  109 
our  desire  to  follow  thee  222 
pleasant  to  believe  thy  325 
sure,  that  awful  time  315 
sure,  that  by  his  bitter  94 
that  the  kindness  of  our  184 
the  desire  of  all  our  hearts  250 
the  most  blest  and  1 13 
the  most  lovely  attitude  37 
then  with  happy  John  I  130 


INDEX. 


'Tis  thine  alone  to  change  the  162 

thine  to  cleanse  the  heart  77 

*  thro'  the  grace  thou  dost  115 
true,  the  lonely  widow'd  292 
vain,  in  earthly  things  for  114 
well,  it  shall  my  glory  be  145 

To  all  my  weak  complaints  61 
all  those  who  have  confessed  315 

*  avert  from  men  God's  261 
be  his  priests  and  witnesses  197 

*  belong  to  Christ  our  179 
Christ  draw  nigh, — for  92 
Christ,  oh!  may  we  closely  292 
Christ,  th'  anointed  King  72 

I  *     Christ  we  homage  pay  236 

,        comfort  men  was  his  21 

,  *     day  we  celebrate  the  birth  15 

.*     earth  no  longer  cleaving  131 

*  follow  Jesus,  is  his  people's  156 

*  God  let  all  the  human  305 
,*  God  on  high  all  glory  be  63 
t*  God  our  Immanuel,  made  19 
!  God,  the  Father,  and  the  225 
«*  God  the  Lord  be  praises  302 
(*  God,  the  only  wise  200 
,*     God  we  render  praise  326 

*  God  we  render  thanks  and  9 


.       grant  us  pardon,  peace 
J       heav'n's  bright  realms  he 
J       him  I  wholly  give 


11 

199 
105 

him  I  yield  my  life  and  311 

him  poor  sinners  may  102 

him  we  owe  our  breath  296 

him,  who  ever  doth  abide  196 

his  name  give  thanks  and  227 

his  voice  attentive  be  228 

Jesus  Christ  is  due  167 

Jesus,  our  exalted  Head  199 

look  to  Jesus,  as  he  rose  96 

love  thee,  Lord!  ah,  this  129 

obtain  remission  of  our  89 

our  Redeemer  God  200 

*  our  Redeemer's  glorious  123 
redeem  us  from  the  fall  215 

■*     rest  I  now  again  retire  301 

save  mankind  from  ruin  12 

scorn  the  senses'  sway  297 

,       such  he  saith:  Arise  and  99 

f     that  Lord,  who  173 

the  dear  fountain  of  thy  7 

the  Father's  glory  53 

*  the  Father  thanks  and  64 


*  To  the  Father  thanks  are  due  64 
the  soul  that  seeks  him  171 
the  throne  go  undismayed  194 
thee,  almighty  God!  to  276 
thee,  God  Holy  Ghost  81 
thee  I  make  confession  93 
thee  I  send  my  fervent  171 
thee,  O  Lord,  in  faith  I  305 
thee,  0  Lord,  our  223 
thee,  our  Lord!  all  praise  54 
thee  our  Shepherd  ever  231 
thee  our  vows  with  sweet  288 
thee  the  Lord  of  all  I'll  192 
thee  with  guilt  oppress'd  136 
this  thy  handmaid  grant  289 
this  world  crucified  217 
those  the  Lord  will  deign  177 
thy  brethren  ever  be  283 
thy  care  we  now  ourselves  223 
thy  name  be  evermore  230 
world  and  sin  they  bid  102 
you  he  calls.  My  good ness  86 

*  Together  with  these  symbols  267 
Triumph  and  reign  in  me  71 
True  faith,  by  Jesus  in  us  5 

faith  obeys  its  Author's  95 

faith  receives  the  offer'd  94 

Truly  blessed  is  this  station  131 

*  that  eventful  day  16 
Trusting  his  mild  staff  always  271 

in  thy  Saviour's  314 

Tune  all  your  notes  to  songs  112 

Turn  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest  185 

us  to  thee  232 

Twas  by  an  order  from  the  2 

grace  that  taught  my  122 

he,  my  soul,  that  sent  198 

then  the  children  join'd  279 

to  save  thee,  child,  from  301 


U 


Under  sorrows  and  reproaches  315 

Unexampled  is  that  love  185 

*  Unfathom'd  wisdom  of  our  211 

Unfeigned  thanks  receive  119 

Unfold  thy  grace's  treasure  223 

Unhappy  those  who  turn  10 

United  firmly  by  thy  grace  147 

Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my  61 

Unspotted  robes  you  wear  258 


INDEX. 


Until  the  hour  shall  strike  at  313 

Unto  Christ's  congregations  78 

*  Jesus'  cross  I'm  now  44 
my  heart,  when  speech  312 
our  father  and  our  king-  209 
ourselves  no  praise  is  245 

*  ourselves,  with  deepest  323 

*  thee  most  gracious  284 
thee  we  render  68 

*  the  Lamb  of  God  105 
the  wives  that  grace  288 
thy  praise  my  all  I'll  31 
us  thy  name's  sweet  169 

Upon  that  dear  majestic  70 

*  our  kings  anointed  209 
the  cross  he  died  71 
the  cross  I  see  him  bleed  96 
thy  call  I'm  here  264 

*  Urg'd  by  love  on  ev'ry  253 
Us  deliver  from  the  world  287 

into  closest  union  draw  147 

thy  congregation  own  263 

to  Jesus  thou  hast  brought  76 


*  Vain  are  all  efforts  made  to  161 

are  all  other  helps  104 

are  our  fancies,  airy  95 

Vanquish  our  lusts,  our  77 

Vile  worm!  shouldst  thou  89 

*  Virgins  who  enjoy  our  285 
Virtue  goes  forth  from  him  101 
Vouchsafe  to  be  present  thou  257 

W 

Wait  still  on  God,  my  soul  ISl 
Walking,  speaking,  in  devotion    21 

*  Warrior,  on  thy  station  stand  253 
Was  ever  grace,  Lord,  rich  as  55 

*  ever  grief  like  thine  39 
it  for  crimes  that  I  had  40 
there  nothing  but  a  301 

Water  and  blood  in  streams  257 

the  body  laves  257 

Waters  of  life  hence  may  I  172 

Weak  are  the  efforts  of  my  20 

helpless  babes  'tis  true  135 

We  adore — thee  evermore  130 

all  at  thy  throne  159 

all  have  reason  to  rejoice  13 


We  all  in  spirit  are  agreed  219 
all  know  who,  and  what  134 
all  say,  Amen!  deeply  63 

are  baptiz'd  into  thy  death  277 
are  forgiv'n  and  reconcil'd  273 
are,  if  we  in  thee  believe  167 
are  redeem'd  43 

behold  in  him  our  Brother    171 

*  bow  before  thy  throne  74 
can  from  experience  trace  291 
can't  thy  boundless  302 
cast  ourselves  into  thy        229 

*  covenant  with  hand  and  156 
dead  in  sins  and  trespasses  9 
deeply  bow'd  can  nought  135 
eat  his  body  slain  for  us  266 
entreat.  Lord,  lift  up  thy  220 
feel  our  insufficiency,  to  243 
for  whom  thou  once  wast  261 
have  nought  good  in  us  to  271 
here  unite  in  pray'r  to  thee  230 
humbly  pray  support  the  211 
humbly  pray,  that,  with  271 
humbly  take  what  he'll  219 
humbly  thank  thee.  Lord  303 
humbly  thee  adore  and  63 

^  humbly  thee  adore,  O  Lord  288 
in  ev'ry  nation  will  boldly  154 

^  in  one  covenant  are  join'd  150 
in  this  world  no  city  have  309 
join  the  ransom'd  church  240 
join  together  heart  and  149 
know  his  boundless  love  215 
know  that  in  our  flesh  156 

know  that  we're  poor  159 

know  the  righteousness  102 
know  the  Shepherd's  love  102 
know  thou  never  canst  55 

love  the  Lamb  of  God  94 

magnify  thy  grace,  pure  61 
meet  at  thy  command  231 

now  no  longer  need  remain  282 
now  return  each  to  his  233 
now,  with  the  angels  280 

offer  gladly  unto  thee  242 

often  in  our  course  through  242 
Jesus  claim  thy  special  287 
one  Lord  and  Saviour  own  213 
praise  thy  name  that  we  278 
pray  thee  bless  them  all  244 
pray  thee,  fill  us  all  with  78  \ 
pray  thee,  let  the  hea  v'nly  305    ! 


INDEX. 


We  pray  thee,  O  Being  most        7  What 
*       pray  thee,  wounded  Lamb  107 
reply  Amen  thereto  228 

rest  in  Christ,  and  yet  100 
see  his  beauty  and  admire  255 
see  in  hearts  as  cold  as  ice  250 
shall  possess  for  ever  212 
shall  see  our  Lord  294 

sing,  and  we  hear  279 

*  sing  thy  praise,  exalted        55 

*  sing  to  God,  whose  tender   198 
sinners  humbly  crave  228 

*  sinners,  void  of  good  127 
stand,  unto  this  very  hour  240 
stedfastly  this  truth  241 
surely  are  a  work  of  thy  222 
thank  thee  for  thy  day  254 
thank  thee,  that  thou  wilt  279 
thee  entreat  with  one  242 
thirst,  O  Lord!  give  us  this  101 
this  offer'd  Saviour  needed  16 
thy  little  flock,  adore  198 
too  shall  join  the  choir  325 
tread  on  consecrated  150 
unite  to  render  praises  17 
walk  by  faith  of  joys  to      325 

*  who  here  together  are  234 
will  dwell  on  Calv'ry's  169 
will  of  Jesus'  passion  223 
wish  and  what  we  wish  229 
wish  to  afford  76 

*  with  joy  confess,  beloved  292 
worship  thee  with  filial  213 
would  not  live  by  bread      234 

We're  poor  and  needy,  but  284 
Weeping,  or  rejoicing  136 

*  Weep,  Zion,  weep  48 
Weigh  next  the  pardon  and  36 
Welcome,  all  by  sin  opprest        87 

*  among  thy  flock  of    235 

*  blessed,  heav'nly  18 
oh!  welcome,  noble  15 
thou  Source  of  ev'ry    14 

*  Well  art  thou  leading  61 

might  the  sun  in  40 

Were  health,  and  strength  190 

we  but  all  desirous  day    111 

*  What  affords  the  christian       253 

am  I,  Lord,  that  thou  22 
are  our  works  but  sin  107 
are  the  mines  of  3 

are  wel  what  do  we      193 
Ii3 


brought  us  together  150 

can  be  laid  unto  my  8 

can  from  Christ  me  183 

can  we  now  give  to  thee  130 
can  we  offer  thee,  O  239 
can  we,  poor  sinners,  do  261 
causeth  me  to  mourn,  is  145 
comfort,  what  supreme  214 
ecstatic  pleasure  319 

ever  I  do  246 

for  myself  I  thus  request  204 
gain'st  thou  by  thy  60 

glorious  pattern  for  the  282 
good  news  the  angels  14 
grace,  what  great  9 

happiness  326 

harm  can  I  from  death  35 
hast  thou,  Lord  Jesus  322 
heav'nly  joy  and  324 

heights,  what  depths  of  18 
here  sickens,  sighs  311&324 
human  mind  can  trace  23 
in  thy  love  possess  I  not  135 
is  created  by  our  God  192 
is  his  covenant  of  love  184 
is  it  keeps  me  back  91 

is  it  that  makes  us  stand  213 
is  my  anchor,  it  is  hope  183 
joy  or  honor  could  we  102 
love  can  be  compar'd  153 
my  soul  should  bow  185 
off'ring  shall  I  bring  to  12 
of  the  Father  and  the  78 

peace  divine  unutterable  121 
peace  divine, what  111 

peace  do  we  derive  204 

praise  to  thee,  my  303 

praise  unto  the  Lamb  is  130 
rich  returns  of  -217 

shall  I  feel  when  I  320 

shall  I  now  give  to  thee  17 
shall  we  pay  our  267 

shall  we  say  for  this  thy  55 
should  I  do,  a  sinner  93 

songs  of  everlasting  joy  312 
splendid  rays  of  truth  144 
strikes,  O  wounded  125 

sure  prophecies  foretold  17 
the  fathers  wish'd  of  old  14 
though  the  world  142 

thou  shalt  to-day  62 

tremblings  seize  the  183 


INDEX. 


What  true  disciple  e'er  would  248 
undeserved  favor  126 

welcome  shall  I  give         16 
wonder  in  the  soul  takes    134 

*  Whate'er  I  am,  whate'er  166 

I  ask,  I  surely  182 

is  carnal,  thro ug-h     168 

thou  wilt,  thou  57 

Whatever  honors  thee,  our         167 

*  When  a  sinner  in  affliction      102 

*  Adam  fell,  the  frame  4 
all  my  labors  o'er,  in  122 
all  our  labor  here  is      249 

»  all  thy  mercies.  Lord     201 

*  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  61 
all  with  awe  shall  315 
angels  by  306 

*  bemoaning  our  undone  284 

*  brethren  dwell  in  unity  150 

*  by  adversity  I'm  try'd    183 

*  children  bless'd  by  314 
children  honor  Jesus  276 
Christ  once  crucified  306 
Christ  our  life  shall  97 

*  Christ  our  Saviour  116 
Christ  in  majesty  70 

*  Christ  who  sav'd  us  by  68 
conscious  sinners  317 
doubts  and  fears  122 

*  duly  I  weigh  144 
earth  and  hell's  40 
e'er  by  faith,  our  Lord  291 
e'er  I  mourn,  and  144 
e'er  I  survey  245 
e'er  the  Holy  Ghost  22 
e'er  we  to  mankind  249 
ever  my  frail  nature  125 
ever  we  this  highest     271 

*  ever  we  with  ardent  205 
faith  and  hope  shall      271 

•  fill'dwith  humble  162 
first  before  his  mercy  186 
flesh  decays  when  304 
from  the  curse  he  sets    95 

*  having  been  with  guilt  162 
he  applies  his  healing  90 
he  had  prevailed  28 
he  in  like  manner  322 
he  liv'd  on  earth  abased  137 
heav'nlybread  he  gives  272 
his  hour  strikes  for  185 
his  name  was  quite       182 


*When  I  am  conscious  truly      159 

*  I  by  faith  my  Saviour      40 

*  I  Christ  in  spirit  trace  127 
I  depart  my  latest  38 
I  give  up  my  spirit  34 
I  hence  depart  73 
I  in  heav'n  shall  rest  35 
I  leave  this  world  in  322 
I  review  my  misspent     88 

*  I  shall  gain  permission  313 
I  shall  permitted  be  322 
I  shall  yield  my  dying  311 

*  I  survey  the  wondrous     43 

*  I  visit  Jesus'  grave  in  48 
in  our  blood  we  lay  296 
in  the  night  I  sleepless  299 
in  the  slipp'ry  paths        61 

*  Jesus  calls,  we  ready     304 

*  Jesus  had  to  his  322 

*  Jesus  hung  upon  the  35 
Jesus'  suff'ring  life  w^e   22 

*  justice  did  demand  its  8 
my  faith  is  faint  and  4 
my  Jesus,  from  the  132 
my  mind  pursues  this  112 
oh!  when  shall  I  have  324 
on  the  breast  we  hungr  296 
on  the  soul  this  blessed   101 

*  on  thy  goodness.  Lord    165 

*  our  great  Sov'reign        237 

*  pining  sickness  wastes  304 
pride  would  stir  within  176 

*  rising  from  the  bed  of   316 

*  rising  winds  and  rain       99 

*  shall  I  gain  the  97 

*  simplicity  we  cherish  177 
simply  we  obey  his         284 

*  the  due  tim*^  had  5 
the  Lord  appears            113 

*  the  Lord  of  glory  died  269 
the  Lord's  disciples  53 
the  true  believer's  mind  150 
thee  in  faith  addressing  203 
this  favor'd  creature  16 
this  we  felt  to  be  our  81 
thou  art  near,  I  must  143 
thou,  dear  Jesus,  wast  274 

*  thou,  dear  Saviour  54 

*  thou  in  death  didst  36 
thou,  my  Saviour,  shalt  33 
thou  revealest  Christ  to  76 
thou  shalt  give  to  me  a    31 


INDEX. 


When  thou  shalt  on  Zion  153 

thou  thy  unction  dost  76 

through  his  merits  we  168 

thus  I  cried  in  deep  97 

thus  the  blessings  of  his  102 

thus  we  contemplate  the  117 
to  the  cross  nailed 

*  we  baptize  a  sinner 


we  before  our  Saviour's 


28 
256 
266 
266 
120 
22 
23 


we  commemorate  his 

we  have  fail'd  and 

we  have  that  great  bliss 

*  we  in  spirit  Jesus  see 
we  like  wand'ring  sheep  159 
we  on  his  faithfulness     218 

*  we  rejoice,  that  Jesus  230 
we  see  our  names  enroll'd  168 
we  shall  see  our  Jesus  212 
we,  thy  boundless  love  135 
we  thy  mercy  weigh  127 
with  him,  my  Lord,  in  112 
with  sense  of  guilt  90 
worn  with  sickness,  oft     61 

*  Where  is  this  infant"?  it  is         314 

*  my  Redeemer's  blood     266 

*  shall  my  wond'ring  87 
should  I  turn]  or  how  190 
thou  hast  thy  work         255 

*  two  or  three  with  sweet  231 
Where'er  I  thee  this  day  299 

these  faithful  lab'rers  239 

we  look  around,  both     78 

*Wherein  is  for  children  279 

^Whether  the  period  of  this       309 

Which  of  all  our  friends,  to       137 

teacheth  me  what  is        109 

While  a  flood  of  tears  is  102 

he  doth  himself  reveal     230 

here,  I  live  by  faith         320 

here  on  earth  I'm  living    32 

here  on  earth  I  still  100 

here  on  earth  no  place     174 

*  here  on  earth  we  run  159 
human  nature  doth  exist  99 
I  draw  this  fleeting  270 
I  hear  this  grace  reveal'd  42 
I  know  his  providence  182 
like  a  tide,  our  minutes  61 
on  earth  we  tarry  53 
passing  through  this  184 
saints  in  glory  praise       124 

*  successive  years  are      294 


♦While  the  pilgrim  travels  307 

thus  thou  feed'st  the       258 

*  we  anticipate  the  day  324 
we  at  honest  labor  toil  183 
we  deeply  humbled  165 
we  partake  thereof  in     262 

*  we  take  our  seat  172 
we  the  kiss  of  peace  238 
we  thy  past  dealings  158 
with  her  fragrant  1 1 
with  repenting  tears       258 

Whither  should  I  sinner  flee      309 
*Who  can  condemn  49  &  183 

can  describe  the  21 

*  can  rehearse,  most  295 

*  can  the  love  of  Christ  215 
can  thy  kindness  prove  131 
can  thy  operations  trace  80 
can  to  love  his  name  40 
doth  not  turn  to  him  317 
doth  preserve  our  life  193 
early,  by  a  living  faith  280 
finds  that  sin  hath  quite  82 
hath  thee  thus  abused  31 
in  Jesus  Christ  abideth  177 
in  the  Spirit's  light  can  216 
is  so  full  of  tenderness    164 

*  overcometh,  shall  abide  190 
sincerely  loveth  Jesus  177 
spreads  the  lofty  193 

*  through  Christ's  blood  169 
to  Jesus  humbly  cleaveth  177 
would  not  now  pursue  147 
would  still  such  mercy  84 
would  venture  to  explain    16 

*Whoe'erin  Jesus  doth  believe    176 

this  truth  believeth       170 

to  me  will  come  87 

would  spend  his  days  117 

*Whom,  dear  Redeemer!  134 

Why  art  thou  afraid  to  come        84 

is  his  body  rack'd  with       40 

need  we  mourn,  as  in         193 

should  I  complain  187 

should  we  fear  to  trust      313 

was  thy  soul  with  pains     30 

Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  254 

Widows  are  objects  of  his  care   292 

Will  he  forsake  his  throne  102 

Wisdom  and  faithfulness  afford    288 

*  and  pow'r  to  Christ        19 

With  a]  lour  errors  and  mistakes  120 


INDEX. 


With  a  mind  from  earthly  cares    45 

*  ardent  longing-,  at  thy        204 

*  awe  and  deeply  bow'd  19 
awe  and  reverence  'fore  71 
cheerful  heart  I  close  300 
contrite  tears  I  thee  125 

*  deep  devotion  259 

*  deeply  humbled  hearts  93 
deep  rev'rence  we  draw  263 
each  of  us  obtain  thy  243 
fervor  all  thy  people's       222 

*  fire  and  with  spirit  252 
gladness  they  obey  his      305 

*  ,  gladness  we  will  follow    247 

*  glorious  clouds  102 
God  my  habitation  38 

*  grateful  heart's  38  &  132 

*  grateful  hearts  we  all         119 

*  grateful  hearts  we  humbly  66 
great  desire  he  long'd  259 
heart  and  hand  you  now  238 
heav'nly  wisdom  me  246 

*  holy  awe  we  sing  201 
his  ransom'd  people  53 
humble  faith  on  thee  I  162 
joy  I  still  discover              297 

*  joy  we  contemplate  the       56 

*  joy  we  hasten  to  the  place  254 
longing  eyes  thy  creatures  57 
love's  ardor  to  be  fired  148 
maternal  faithfulness  76 
mouth  and  hand  I  give  245 
my  Jesus  I  will  stay          143 

*  my  sin's  heavy  load  26 
my  whole  heart  I  cleave  140 
new  grace,  dear  Lord         166 

*  new  life  endow'd  by  170 
pining  sickness  I  decay  305 
pity  view  me  at  thy  feet  3 
pleasing  grief  and  104 
power  from  on  high            232 

*  sin  oppress'd  and  wearied  165 
tears  interceding  28 
thanks  before  his  throne    215 

*  thanks  before  the  Lord  200 
thanks  we  call  to  mind  216 
the  depest  adoration  32 

*  thee.  Lord,  while  I  325 
the  same  faith  our  bosom  155 
these  my  happy  lot  is  cast  188 
thirsty  souls  we  drink  the  262 
this  desire  'fore  thee  I  bow  178 


*With  thy  presence,  Lord,  our  66 

us  in  Jesus  to  be  one  238 

what  unwearied  163 

♦Without  a  consciousness  164 

beginning  or  decline  69 

thy  aid  we  nought  can  242 

thy  blessing  how  249 

thy  favor  while  I  live  163 

Witness  here  to  all  around  thee  220 

true  and  faithful  158 

Wo  then  to  him  that  hath  315 

Wonders  without  end  we  see  164 

♦Worship,  honor,  praise,  and  201 

♦Worthy,  O  Lord!  art  thou  71 

the  Lamb  that  died  198 

the  Lamb  that  ev'ry  200 

♦Would  our  youth  grow  in  281 

♦  the  world  our  251 
the  world  with  gay  33 

♦  we  by  our  behaviour  179 
we  for  these  things  286 

♦  we  inward  peace  enjoy  175 

♦  we  sinners  needy  178 

♦  you  know  the  grace  285 
Wounded  head!  back  plough'd     36 

Saviour  full  of  grace     45 


Yea,  all  his  works  in  ev'ry  306 

Amen!  pardon'd  sinners  322 

an  obedient  simple  mind  281 

by  thy  blood  once  shed  269 

he  supports  us  ev'ry  day  291 

he  with  uplifted  hands  230 

his  condition  211 

his  own  he  guideth  137 

his  Son  his  heart  paternal  59 

his  sympathizing  heart  228 

I  give  my  heart  to  thee  29 

Lord!  we  wish  to  cast  296 
midst  failings  numberless  168 

only  he  who  feels  72 

should  it  e'en  to  man  155 

this  be  our  concern,  to  147 
tho'  th'  eternal  Son  of  God  174 
when  all  creatures  here 
when  I  see  in  spirit 
with  joy  ourselves 

Ye,  alas,  who  long  have  been 


angels  round  the  throne 


192 
159 
194 

87 
66 


INDEX. 


♦Ye  angels,  who  excel  in  pow'r  306 

*  bottomless  depths  of  God's      7 

*  brethren  sav'd  by  Jesus'  283 
chosen  people  of  the  Lord  282 
fearful  saints  fresh  courage   180 

*  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb  269 
heavy-laden,  sin-sick  souls  86 
mourning  souls  look  54 

*  people  of  the  Lord!  250 
pilgrims  on  the  road  199 
purchas'd  souls,  Christ's  282 
saints  in  glory,  who  with]  oy    72 

*  servants  of  God!  your  great  197 
servants  of  our  God  221 

*  sinners!  in  the  gospel  trace  86 
sinners!  who  with  grief  7 
sons  of  men!  this  doleful  47 
spirits  of  the  just  above  195 
that  feel  quite  poor  and          12 

*  the  Lord's  redeemed  53 

*  virgins!  be  318 
who  believe  on  Jesus  262 

*  who  called  to  Christ's         242 

*  who  freely  offer  praises  221 
who  from  Jesus  Christ  have  235 
who  in  Christ  believe  258 
who  Jesus'  death  proclaim  215 

*  who  Jesus'  patients  are  308 
who  love  him,  cease  to  51 
who  profess  his  sacred  193 
who  see  the  Father's  grace  87 
who  with  deep  contrition       1 1 


Ye  with  your  Lord  are  ris'n  258 

*Year  after  year  commenceth  293 

Yes,  gracious  Saviour!  I  274 

Lord!  we  will  remember  260 

mydear  Lord!  infoll'wing  188 

*         since  God  himself  hath  187 

thou  art  precious  to  my  20 

we  feel  indeed  our  own  282 

when  this  flesh  and  heart  122 

with  grateful  hearts'  221 

Yet  amidst  our  songs  of  praise  221 

countless  are  his  promises  184 

faintly  to  us  mortals  here  74 

'fore  thee,  Jesus,  I  must  107 

I  enjoy  thy  grace  79 

let,  by  faith,  my  penetration    98 

letme  not  thy  grace  abuse  160 

0!  how  faithless  is  my  160 

O  rejoice  48 

onethingwilllaskof  thee  305 

since  the  Lord  forgave  my  144 

tears  of  grief  at  times  23 

the  warmest  mutual  love  148 

this  acknoAvledgment  200 

this  is  confest  153 

we  are  of  defects  aware  299 

w^hen  my  Saviour  I  shall  100 

while  we  with  joy  adore  221 

Your  crimes  arid  self-made  10 


'^Zion  where  God  records  his      255 


TABLE    OF    TUIVES. 


Note.— The  number  affixed  to  every  line  in  this  Table,  con-esponds  with  the  Tune-book, 
which  is  an  extract  from  the  Tune-book  used  in  our  congregations  abroad,  with. the  addition 
of  a  few  original  English  tunes. 


Tune. 
1 


10 


11 


14 


15 
16 


Ko.  of  the  Hymn. 
721. 

255,  367,  402,  470,  524,  617, 
853,  936. 

256,  636.  668,  734,  790,  795, 
856,  921,  926,  1042. 
51,  431,  615,  698,  796,  1061, 
1070,  1099. 

17,  44,  45,  75,  78,  133,  155, 
162,  286,  299,  319,  356,  391, 
467,  474,  479,  482,  483,  496, 
497,  508,  542,  562,  613,  673, 
697,  835,  897,  899,  965,  967, 
983,  985,1052,  1102,  1135. 
11,  13,  25,  27,59,61,62,71, 
72,  76,  79,  80,  83,  115,  123, 
124,  125,  127,  130,  140,  165, 
169,  180,  181,  183,  189,  193, 
194,  206,  213,  220,  227,  237, 
242,  257,  258,  264,  266,  290, 
291,  293,  298,  313,  316,  320, 

QOT       0-'^1       <^o,-)      rtoo      o.->»-      t-ij(-\ 

OZ^)^   ool,  OJ^,  ooo,  ooo,  o4J, 

353,  369,  372,  373,  374,  398, 

405,  406,  433,  434,  448,  450, 

453,  473,  475,  481,  488,  507, 

528,  52,7,  543,  549,  563,  579, 

590,  599,  601,  620,  623,  629, 

633,  660,  675,  677,  678,  683, 

702,  738,  739,  741,  816,  842, 

855,  866,  889,  898,  908,  937, 

938,  939,  975,  980,  981,  982, 

984,  987,  988,  994,  995,  996, 

1003,  1004,  1021,  1050, 1063, 

1077,  1079,  1084,  1087,1091, 

1092,1098,1113,  1122,1136, 

1151,  1154,1157,  1164,  1190, 

1191,  1192,  1193,  1194. 

359,  418,  468,  607,  798,  934, 

7,  49,  56,  301,  330,  426,  505, 

509,  523,  582,  603,  637,  701, 

703,  751,  755,  758,  760, 1022, 

1029, 1030, 1041, 1096, 1155, 

1168, 


Tune,  No,  of  the  Hymn, 

22        2,  5,  6,  8,  12,  28,  29,  32,  36, 

46,  47,  48,  58,  81,  84,  121,  : 
126,  128,  131,  164,  176,  184, 
185,  187,  216,  217,  219,  221,   ? 
233,  235,  248,  251,  254,  267,  1 
270,  277,  278,  279,  310,  311,   f 
317,  318,  327,  340,  344,  346, 
377,  400,  466,  480,  487, 
502,  506,  518,  526,  532,  533, 
536,  544,  550,  558,  561,  570, 
597,  598,  605,  612,  621,  627, 
630,  641,  648,  651,  674,  676, 
713,  714,  715,  729,  730,  781, 
801,  805,  832,  833,  839,  846, 
857,  867,  870,  875,  893,  895, 
896,  901,  906,  911,930,943, 
947,  968,  977,  979,  986,  989, 
990,  991,  992,  993,  1034, 
1036,  1043,  1048, 1049, 1053, 
1054,  1069,  1073,  1078, 1083, 
1085,  1086,  1097, 1104,  1105, 
1109,  1115,1116,1117,1118, 
1119,  1145,  1146,  1166. 
23    554,  583,  927,  928,  959, 1009. 
26    173,  499,  501,  72,7,  743,  750, 
763,  803,  848,  948,976, 1071, 
1110. 
30    522,  765,  1179. 

36  89,  101,  120,  305,  306,  371, 
445,  545,  705, 1082. 

37  314,  456,  516,  812,  1008, 
1141. 

39  69,  204,  464,  492,  642,  672, 
693,  852,  909,  1000,  lOOl, 
1002. 

45    148,151,471,1016,1182. 

50  35,  160. 

51  110. 
54    90,  511. 
56    455,  510, 770,  841, 941, 1018, 

1025,  1032. 
58   16,  39,  73,  171,  178,  207, 


66 

68 

69 
70 

n 

74 

75 
79 


Tune.  No,  of  the  Hymn, 

208,  223,  225,  249,  253,  260, 

261,  341,  363,  408,  512,  529, 

559,  687,  761,  766,  845,  903, 

923,  1012,  1176,  1184. 

302. 

201,  234,  245,  366,  435,  578, 

655,  753,  830,  1095. 

611,  727,  811,  914. 

397,  1120. 

96,  410,  5X6,  810,  929,  1035, 

1177. 

354,  451,    872,    1056,  1058, 

1130. 

288. 

23,    30,    43,    82,    86,    102, 

163,    174,    230,    265,     304, 

347,  357,  375,  378,  381,  456, 
442,  443,  535,  557,  577,  580, 
589,  635,  647,  649,  664,  704, 
707,  708,  723,  747,  772,  820, 
825,  860,  886,  958,  1010, 
1031,1072,1076,  1081,1093, 
1094,  1103,1106,  1107,1156, 
1172,1189. 
595,  838,  961. 

14,  52,  170,  403,  465,  500, 
594,  638,  685,  706,  962,  973, 
978,  1046,  1144,  1180. 

o 
O. 

15,  21,  447,  643,  1075. 

90  see  96  }  228,  271,  283,  334,  350, 
and  106.  5  376,  441,  449,  452,503, 
646,669,835,837,900,1100. 

87,  132,  222,  244,  292,  324, 
338,538,681,733,972,1139. 
9,  10,  31,  200,  239,  285,  326, 
399,  417,  439,440,  469,  551, 
556,  722,  732,  799,  827,  854, 
863,  873,  874,  949,  956, 1019, 
1066,  1112,  1137,  1174. 

88,  97,  944. 
665,  794,  806. 
571,  1153. 
4,192,195,229,281,312,315, 

348,  349,  459,  531,  534,  606, 
773,  1080. 

107  (see  T.  599)  913. 

114       85,  146,  386,   591,  691,  709, 

754,787,871,1196. 

387,  395. 

1,74,149,404,527,756,946, 
1132,  1181. 

309,  519,  686,  777,  780,  876, 
1057. 


82 
83 


84 
89 


96 


97 


99 
101 
102 
106 


115 

119 

121 


Tune.  No.  of  the  Hymn. 

123  322. 

124  98,  490,  957,  1142. 

125  232,  250. 

126  (oi-  597)  41, 106,  116,  428,  429, 
560,  569,  731,  752,  924. 
99. 

19,  157,  166,  175,  199,  218, 
226,  287,  289,  362,  394,  444, 
659,  671,  769,  1133,  1147, 
1160. 

142,  700,  804,  881,  1178. 
420,  520,  521,  546,  602,  782, 
940,  1125,  1127. 
639. 

70,  172,  379,  414,  416,  666, 
828,  847,  862,  935,  953,  1129. 
427,  489. 

415,  954,  1131,1187. 
34,  92,  100,  118,  138,  191, 
197,  282,  303,  337,  339,  413, 
457,  462,  530,  565,  593,  610, 
622,  724,  774,  793,  933,  942, 
969,  1128,1149,1167. 
109,  950. 

60,  203,  355,  484,  515,  688, 
744,  748,  759,  783,  789,  858, 
891.  ' 

463. 
37,  1090,  1108. 

65,  368,  424,  493,  494,  514, 
539,  540,  541,  624,  670,  719, 

814,  817,  998,  1037,  1173, 
1199,  1200. 
915. 

749,  778,  786,  890. 
388,  513,  746,  1007,  1089. 
103,  105,  491,  1088. 

20,  38,  135,  182,  186,  211, 
231,  358,392,425,  566,592, 
684,  718,  728,  745,  792,  797, 

815,  822,  831,  834,  840,  844, 
851,  859,869,946,920,  952. 
1011,  1015,  1017,  1045,  1065. 
1114,  1126,  1138,  1186. 

66,  94,  107,  152,  209,  307. 
308,  382,  407,  472,  485,  486. 
609,  614,  632,  690,  726,  800. 
808,  1051,  1064. 
77,  104,  HI,  112,  119,  345. 
740,  1023,  1026,  1060,  1140. 
42. 
236. 

184  (see  594)  136,  321,  325,  360, 
458,  604,  955,  1059,  1067. 


127 
132 


136 
141 

142 
146 

147 
149 
151 


152 
155 


156 
157 
159 


160 
161 
164 
165 
166 


167 


168 

169 
172 


Tune.  No.  of  the  Hymn. 

185  91,  143,  153,  167,  212,  214, 
S65,  383,  409,  430,  564,  568, 
572,  374,  616,  712,  717,  720, 
791,802,  813,  821,826,  849, 
888,  945,  970,  1014,  1020, 
1024,  1027,  1055. 

189   654. 

195   645,  662,  894. 

200  461,  575. 

201  910. 
203   252. 

205  67,  154,  168,  274,  280,  294, 
300,  401,  423,  432,  656,  716, 
742,  818,  865,  880,  883,  887, 
917,  1039,  1169,  1185,  1195. 

206  205,  370,  422,  667,  877. 
208   144,  147,  446,  608,  650,  682, 

775,  1183. 

211  932. 

212  18,  634. 
214   188,  555,  807. 

216  108. 

217  113,273. 

218  389,548. 
221   24,  736,  779,  878,  882. 

227  661,  762. 

228  364,  419,  437,  477,  517,  588, 
618,  619,  850. 

230   202,  269,  380,  495,  695,  809, 

823,  829. 
232   137, 460,  476,  864, 925,^1150. 

234  438,  652,  735. 

235  657. 
237  581. 
240   63,  141. 

242  931. 

243  95,  504,  999. 

244  117,  384,  411,  525,  547,  587, 
644,  764,  1134,  1148,  1171. 

249   68,247,  692,  694,  1121,  1198. 
341   224,  238,  246,  262,  421,  663, 
784,  788,  824,  1040.       j 


f  Ttine.  No,  of  the  Hymn, 

376      351, 352. 
483   1158. 

519  156. 

520  725. 

581  145, 198,  295,  922,  960, 1044, 
1161. 

582  (see  T.  595)  26,  54,  122,  129, 
259,  263,  284,  296,  297,  336, 
343,  390.  696,  757,  767,  836, 
884,  907,  912,  951,  963,  974, 
1074,  1152. 

583  134,  268,  272,  329,  478,  584, 
600,  653,  658,  699,  710,  711, 
768,  785,  843,  879,  964,  966, 
1028,  1111,  1124. 

585  50,  53,  55,  57,  275,  567,  573, 
640,  902,  1033,  1062,  1159, 
1162,  1175. 

586  64,  385,  586,  776, 1006, 1047. 

587  (or  596)  498,  1005. 

588  139,  1170,  1197. 

590  (see  593)  22,  33,  40,  158,  159, 
177,  190,  210,  528,  561,  393, 
412,  454,  552,  553,  585,  596, 
625,  628,  631,  689,  771,  819, 
861,  868,  892,  904,  905,  919, 
971,  997,  1013,  1038,  1123, 
1143,  1163. 

591  276,  626. 

592  1165. 

593  (see  T.  14.) 

593  B.  (see  T.  590.) 

594  (see  T.  184)  93,  114,  396,  918, 
1188. 

595  (see  T.  582)  161,  179, 196,  215, 
240,  241,  243,  679,  680, 1068, 
1101. 

596  (see  T.  587.) 

597  (see  T.  126.) 

598  150. 

599  (or  rather  T.  107)  913. 


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FINIS. 


